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Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete & the cave of Zeus

By Safari Experts Crete
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$154 and current price is AU$138 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

INTO THE PATHS OF THE GODS
Discovery to the traditional life of Crete and visiting the cave of Zeus! Start by visiting to a traditional paddock where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making and taste traditional products! Impressive off Roading through mountains and wildlife nature with unique views! Visit the cave of Zeus and then enjoy a tour through traditional small villages and taste Crete in the most traditional restaurant of the area!
Don’t miss it!
∙Full-day off-road adventure
∙Visit the Cave of the god Zeus , the mythological birthplace of Zeus.
∙Visit the local farm, taste traditional shepherd’s products and learn the traditional activities such as Goat milking ,Cheese making ,Feeding animals
∙Off-Road the imposing Cretan mountains with safety
∙Visit the Dam of Aposelemis with the sunken village of Sfendyli
∙Learn the history, local life & Mythology of Crete
∙Panoramic views & photos
∙Lunch cooked in the wood oven with wine & water

Activity location

  • Potamies
    • Potamies, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Potamies
    • Potamies, Greece

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PickUp 8:00-9:30am/read more
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

From the wider areas of: Heraklion,Amoudara,Analipsis,Anissaras,Chersonissos,Elounda,Ag. Nikolaos,Gouves,KokkiniHani,Malia, Sisi, Stalis.08.00-09.30am
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$153.30
AU$137.97 x 1 AdultAU$137.97
Total
The previous price was AU$153.30 and current price is AU$137.97
10% off
Until Sun, 30 Mar
From Heraklion CruiseShip 8:30
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

PickUp Heraklion Cruise Ship: This is the shared option for pick up from Heraklion port passenger station for the Cruise Ships 8:30
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$153.30
AU$137.97 x 1 AdultAU$137.97
Total
The previous price was AU$153.30 and current price is AU$137.97
10% off
Until Sun, 30 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedExperienced and informative drivers
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick-up and Drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch with wine and water included
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour with 4x4 vehicle & fuel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedany private expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe ticket to the cave of Zeus - Normal (6€) / For students (FREE) / Over 65 years old (3€)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Don't forget : Walking shoes, Sun cream, Hat & Sun glasses, Jacket, Water
  • In the case that the Cave of Zeus is closed for works or any other reason, free time is available for an optional visit to the café nearby or any other activities/visits suggested by the tour guide.
  • Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes or stops for safety reasons
  • The ticket to the cave of Zeus - Normal (6€) / for students (free) / Over 65 years old (3€) | Those fee prices are for EU Union citizens | For all the rest is Normal (6€) / for students (3€) / Over 65 years old (3€) | For any change of those prices, Safari Experts is not responsible.
  • We provide child seats just let us know when you book your tour
  • Not recommended for travellers with serious medical conditions

Activity itinerary

Potamies
  • 45m
Our first stop is the verdant one and one of the representative villages of Crete, Potamies. We will be guided to a traditional farm where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making. There we will taste traditional products such as fresh cheese, olive oil & rakomelo!
Aposelemis Dam
  • 20m
Next stop is the Aposelemis dam, the largest water supply project in Crete. The village of Sfendili is submerged in the waters of the dam with its impressive old houses fading on the surface of the water. Also a natural wetland with a variety of birds.
Gorge of Embasa-Virgin Mary
  • 45m
Then we will start our ascent using dirt roads, we will pass through the gorge Of “Ebassas”. The view of the imposing mountains and the wild beauty of nature will reward you. At the short stop, the guide will collect various local herbs (oregano, thyme, sage) as the Cretans used to do.
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
  • 15m
After that, we'll make a stop at the longest windmill line in Crete, located at the entrance of Lasithi Plateau. Here, we'll have a panoramic photo opportunity and learn about the history of windmills in Crete!
Cave of Zeus
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
We proceed to the Lassithi Plateau, where the cave of the god Zeus is located. Whether you choose to visit it or simply relax with a walk or enjoy a coffee in one of the local cafeterias offering a panoramic view of the plateau. (ticket to the cave not included). *In the case that the Cave of Zeus is closed for works or any other reason, free time is available for an optional visit to the café nearby or any other activities/visits suggested by the tour guide.
Lasithi Plateau (Pass by)
Tour the plateau of Lasithi through the gardens, meet the locals and explore the small villages!
Ano Kera
  • 1h 30m
Immediately after we will enjoy delicious authentic food, baked in the wood oven in one of the best traditional taverns. Including Food with wine and water. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs
Platanus Tree
  • 20m
The last stop will be in the traditional village of Krasi, reaching the village square, one will see the three huge planees and Vryses dominate. Among them stands the largest and perennial plane tree aged over than 2000 years.
Mochos
  • 15m
Our journey culminates with a spectacular panoramic view stretching from Sissi to Analipsi. Don't miss the opportunity to capture stunning photos that encapsulate the scenic beauty of this unforgettable experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPotamies
    • Potamies, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPotamies
    • Potamies, Greece

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