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Full-Day Crete Caves, Monastery & Park Tour
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Religious, Cave

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Greek

Description

Spend a day exploring the highlights of Crete, the largest and most populous Greek island on the southern border of the Aegean Sea. Visit Monastery Panagia Kera Kardiotissa, an Eastern Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary near the village of Kera in Crete, Greece. Head to the Diktaion Andron, commonly known as the Zeus Cave by the locals, which is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in the Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete. Stroll through the Eco Park and taste authentic Cretan cuisine baked in the wood oven at a local restaurant.

Highlights
  • Explore Monastery Panagia Kera Kardiotissa, a sacred Eastern Orthodox monastery
  • Discover the ancient Minoan Zeus Cave on the Lasithi plateau
  • Immerse in the natural beauty of the Eco Park
  • Indulge in authentic Cretan cuisine at a local restaurant
  • Crete Caves, Monastery & Park Tour expand_more
    • Meet the guide at the agreed-upon location and travel to Monastery Panagia Kera Kardiotissa.
    • See the ancient frescoes designed in the 13th and 14th centuries and continue to the Psychro village to discover the famous Cave of Zeus. 
    • Arrive at the Dictean Cave, a cave of mystic atmosphere, impressively adorned by large columns, stalactites and stalagmites, which is considered the birthplace of Zeus, the father of the Greek Gods.
    • Move to Eco Park, an excellent combination of a natural and traditional village that offers numerous interactive activities and attractions. 
    • Head to a local restaurant to try authentic Cretan cuisine. 

    End of the tour.

What's Included
  • English-speaking Greek driver
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Liability insurance certified services ISO:9001
  • All taxes
  • Child seats (if requested)
What's Excluded
  • Entrance fees
  • Tour guide
  • Food and drinks
What to bring
  • Sunscreen 
  • Hat 
  • Comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 5EUR 435 Per Group

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 483 / group