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Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

By Safari Experts Crete
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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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What's included, what's not

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    Experienced and informative drivers
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    Pick-up and Drop-off
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    Lunch with wine and water included
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    Tour with 4WD vehicle & fuel
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    any private expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee (over 25 years old), Cave of Zeus

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Don't forget : Walking shoes, Sunscreen, 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 15€
  • We provide child seats just let us know when you book your tour
  • Not recommended for travelers 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.
Ano Kera
  • 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!
Dikteon Cave
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our next stop is on the Lassithi plateau where you will have free time for coffee or optionally to visit the impressive cave of Zeus (ticket to the cave not included).of Zeus! The birthplace of the God Zeus!
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
Krasi
  • 1h
We will have our lunch in the most traditional Tavern of the area enjoying food from the wood oven & local wine!
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
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    Potamies
    • Potamies, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Potamies
    • Potamies, Greece

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