7 Hour Tour From Elounda Zeus Cave to Lasithi Plateau
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Overview
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Take a journey through history and culture on this day tour. See the epic views of the Lasithi Plateau and explore all points of interest in one single tour.
See incredible panoramic views of the Lassithi Plateau from Agios Georgios with lunch. Visit a pottery establishment and see ceramic art being made. Explore local products in little mama's shops. Learn the history of the Kera Kardiotissa Monastery and see the Virgin Mary icon.
Explore Aposelemis Dam, the biggest Dam on the island of Crete. Discover the Dictaean Cave, learn its deep history, and explore its mythology. Embrace with the others one of the biggest and oldest trees on the island of Crete.
Take a journey through history and culture on this day tour. See the epic views of the Lasithi Plateau and explore all points of interest in one single tour.
See incredible panoramic views of the Lassithi Plateau from Agios Georgios with lunch. Visit a pottery establishment and see ceramic art being made. Explore local products in little mama's shops. Learn the history of the Kera Kardiotissa Monastery and see the Virgin Mary icon.
Explore Aposelemis Dam, the biggest Dam on the island of Crete. Discover the Dictaean Cave, learn its deep history, and explore its mythology. Embrace with the others one of the biggest and oldest trees on the island of Crete.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch - Traditional Cretan Lunch overlooking Lasithi Plateau
- Entry/Admission - Lasinthos Eco Park
- Entry/Admission - Assargiotakis Yannis Olive Oil S.M.P.C
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aposelemis Dam, Chersonisos, Potamies, Crete 700 05 Greece
Aposelemis Dam is an earthen embankment dam on the Aposelemis River near the villages of Potamies and Avdou, 32 kilometers (20 mi) southeast of Heraklion, Greece. The dam is the largest water management project in Crete. It creates Aposelemis lake, a reservoir that serves as the primary fresh water supply for the cities of Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos plus 6 smaller municipalities and 19 communities along the touristically developed north coast of Crete with a combined population of 300, 000 inhabitants
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Assargiotakis Yannis Olive Oil S.M.P.C, Avdou, Crete 70005 Greece
The company was founded in December 1996 as an extra virgin olive oil exporting business.
In 2009 we introduced the standardization/packaging of extra virgin olive oil, acquiring our own new facilities at the birthplace of company owner Yannis Assargiotakis in Avdou Village, Hersonissos.
Since then, the company has had a continuous upward trend in the exporting business and we now market our products in 9 countries.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Heraklion, Crete Greece
The Keras Kardiotissas Monastery or simply Keras Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary that is situated near the village of Kera of the Heraklion regional unit in Crete, Greece. It is built on the north slopes of Mt. Dikti, at an altitude of 650 m, and a location that is approximately 50 km east of Heraklion, next to the road to the Lasithi Plateau.
Admission at Kera Monastery 3.00 Euros
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cave of Diktaion Andron, Psichro 720 52, Greece
Psychro Cave is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete. Psychro is associated with the Diktaean Cave, Diktaion Antron), one of the putative sites of the birth of Zeus.
The Dictaean Cave is famous in Greek mythology as the place where Amalthea, nurtured the infant Zeus with her goat's milk. The archaeology attests to the site's long use as a place of cult worship. The nurse of Zeus, who was charged by Rhea to raise the infant Zeus in secret here, to protect him from his father Cronus (Krónos) is also called the nymph Adrasteia in some contexts.[2] It is one of a number of caves believed to have been the birthplace or hiding place of Zeus.[3] The mountains, of which the cave is part, are known in Crete as Dikte.
Admission: 6.00 Euros for Adults and 3.00 Euros for kids
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Greek Mythology Thematic Park, Zeus Cave parking, Psychro, Crete 720 52 Greece
The Park of Greek Mythology is located in the village of Psychro in the Municipality of Lassithi Plateau. Near the Dikteo Cave, according to the Myth was born Zeus, the God of the ancient Greeks. Includes topics related to the tradition of Greek mythology, Minoan civilization and rural life of Crete.
The creation of this park was made to meet the needs of thousands of visitors who sought to find and learn more about the Myth and culture of the ancient Greeks.
The park has an area of 3000 sq.m. Its construction started by the Pitarokili family, Nikos and Kaliopi in the year 2014 and was completed in the year 2020.
Admission Fee (11-99):8.00 Euros
Admission Fee (4-10): 4.00 Euros
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lasinthos Eco Park, Ag. Georgios 720 52, Greece
A shelter of nature and Cretan Tradition
Lasinthos offers numerous interactive activities and attractions. The main goal of the park is to revive techniques of Cretan traditional art. Around a scenic square, you can find spots where artisans are sharing their knowledge and skills with you. Doing so, you will watch artisans, who enjoy giving out their knowledge, manufacture traditional woven, clay pots, and much more. Guests will have the chance to taste olive oil, Cretan wine, and “raki” – the traditional spirit of Crete. The whole visit can combine culture and taste, fun, action, and pleasure.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Krasi, Krasi, Crete
Krasi is a traditional mountain village famous for its picturesque central square, which has stone fountains and a huge plane tree thought to be 2, 400 years old. The streets are dotted with cozy taverns and cafes, and there are several small stone churches.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aposelemis Dam, Chersonisos, Potamies, Crete 700 05 Greece
Aposelemis Dam is an earthen embankment dam on the Aposelemis River near the villages of Potamies and Avdou, 32 kilometers (20 mi) southeast of Heraklion, Greece. The dam is the largest water management project in Crete. It creates Aposelemis lake, a reservoir that serves as the primary fresh water supply for the cities of Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos plus 6 smaller municipalities and 19 communities along the touristically developed north coast of Crete with a combined population of 300, 000 inhabitants
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Assargiotakis Yannis Olive Oil S.M.P.C, Avdou, Crete 70005 Greece
The company was founded in December 1996 as an extra virgin olive oil exporting business.
In 2009 we introduced the standardization/packaging of extra virgin olive oil, acquiring our own new facilities at the birthplace of company owner Yannis Assargiotakis in Avdou Village, Hersonissos.
Since then, the company has had a continuous upward trend in the exporting business and we now market our products in 9 countries.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Heraklion, Crete Greece
The Keras Kardiotissas Monastery or simply Keras Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary that is situated near the village of Kera of the Heraklion regional unit in Crete, Greece. It is built on the north slopes of Mt. Dikti, at an altitude of 650 m, and a location that is approximately 50 km east of Heraklion, next to the road to the Lasithi Plateau.
Admission at Kera Monastery 3.00 Euros
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cave of Diktaion Andron, Psichro 720 52, Greece
Psychro Cave is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete. Psychro is associated with the Diktaean Cave, Diktaion Antron), one of the putative sites of the birth of Zeus.
The Dictaean Cave is famous in Greek mythology as the place where Amalthea, nurtured the infant Zeus with her goat's milk. The archaeology attests to the site's long use as a place of cult worship. The nurse of Zeus, who was charged by Rhea to raise the infant Zeus in secret here, to protect him from his father Cronus (Krónos) is also called the nymph Adrasteia in some contexts.[2] It is one of a number of caves believed to have been the birthplace or hiding place of Zeus.[3] The mountains, of which the cave is part, are known in Crete as Dikte.
Admission: 6.00 Euros for Adults and 3.00 Euros for kids
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Greek Mythology Thematic Park, Zeus Cave parking, Psychro, Crete 720 52 Greece
The Park of Greek Mythology is located in the village of Psychro in the Municipality of Lassithi Plateau. Near the Dikteo Cave, according to the Myth was born Zeus, the God of the ancient Greeks. Includes topics related to the tradition of Greek mythology, Minoan civilization and rural life of Crete.
The creation of this park was made to meet the needs of thousands of visitors who sought to find and learn more about the Myth and culture of the ancient Greeks.
The park has an area of 3000 sq.m. Its construction started by the Pitarokili family, Nikos and Kaliopi in the year 2014 and was completed in the year 2020.
Admission Fee (11-99):8.00 Euros
Admission Fee (4-10): 4.00 Euros
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lasinthos Eco Park, Ag. Georgios 720 52, Greece
A shelter of nature and Cretan Tradition
Lasinthos offers numerous interactive activities and attractions. The main goal of the park is to revive techniques of Cretan traditional art. Around a scenic square, you can find spots where artisans are sharing their knowledge and skills with you. Doing so, you will watch artisans, who enjoy giving out their knowledge, manufacture traditional woven, clay pots, and much more. Guests will have the chance to taste olive oil, Cretan wine, and “raki” – the traditional spirit of Crete. The whole visit can combine culture and taste, fun, action, and pleasure.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Krasi, Krasi, Crete
Krasi is a traditional mountain village famous for its picturesque central square, which has stone fountains and a huge plane tree thought to be 2, 400 years old. The streets are dotted with cozy taverns and cafes, and there are several small stone churches.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.