This tour will give travelers the opportunity to explore many places at the Plateau of Lassithi such As the historical Cave of Zeus, the male Vidiani Monastery, and the traditional village of Krasi. Participants will also attend an interesting and very picturesque Olive Mill farm, where they will have guided tour of the area, getting acknowledged how olive oil, soap and local honey are being produced. Here we will continue with delicious lunch (extra cost) which will be prepared for the group.
8:00 – 16:00
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.
Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.
Bus Drive from the last pick up: 50 minutes
Explore the mythical birth place of the king of gods Zeus. Admire the unique site decorated with
impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Bus Drive: 10 minutes
A small, male monastery located at the foot of Louloudaki Mountain will be our next stop.
Bus Drive: 15 minutes
This little traditional village with the beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest and biggest tree on Crete, will be our first stop for about 20 minutes. Enjoy our time in Cretan nature!
Bus Drive: 25 minutes
There will be a short tour of the area to show how local products are being made followed by delicious lunch with big variety of local dishes.
Please NOTE: The meal is not included.
Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
Bus Drive from Olive Mill Farm: 20 minutes – 1 hour
