1-Day Crete Cave and Monastery Tour with Eco Park Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Monastery Panagia Kera Kardiotissa and see ancient 13th- and 14th-century frescoes
• 02 Discover the famous Cave of Zeus at the Dictean Cave on the Lasithi Plateau
• 03 Explore the Eco Park, where a natural park meets a traditional village
• 04 Taste authentic Cretan cuisine baked in a wood oven at a local restaurant

Spend a day exploring the highlights of Crete, the largest and most populous of the Greek islands 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. Continue to the Diktaion Andron, commonly known by locals as the Zeus Cave, an ancient Minoan sacred cave on the Lasithi Plateau in eastern Crete. Stroll through the Eco Park and taste authentic Cretan cuisine baked in a wood oven at a local restaurant.

Arrive at the Dictean Cave, a cave of mystic atmosphere impressively adorned with large columns, stalactites, and stalagmites, and considered the birthplace of Zeus, the father of the Greek gods.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Crete

Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Monastery Frescoes, Zeus Cave and Eco Park

• Meet the driver at the agreed-upon location and travel to Monastery Panagia Kera Kardiotissa.
• See the ancient frescoes from the 13th and 14th centuries, then continue to Psychro village to discover the famous Cave of Zeus.
• Arrive at the Dictean Cave, a cave of mystic atmosphere impressively adorned with large columns, stalactites, and stalagmites, and considered the birthplace of Zeus, the father of the Greek gods.
• Continue to the Eco Park, an excellent combination of a natural park and a traditional village that offers numerous interactive activities and attractions.
• Head to a local restaurant to try authentic Cretan cuisine.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

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 Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Tour guide
• Food and drinks

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Comfortable walking shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Παναγία Κερά Πεδιάδος, Moni Kardiotissis 700 05, Greece

Tour start

Παναγία Κερά Πεδιάδος,, Moni Kardiotissis 700 05, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.