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8-Hour Crete Discovery Tour with Zeus Cave and Olive Oil Tasting

8 Hours Round trip from Crete Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stop at Aposelemi Dam and learn about the drowned village of Sfedili
02 Pause at Lasithi Pass to see old windmills and admire breathtaking views
03 Explore Zeus Cave, the mythological birthplace of the ancient Greek god Zeus
04 Enjoy the beauty of the Lasithi Plateau's villages and natural scenery
05 Visit the charming village of Krasi for a glimpse of local life
06 Taste different kinds of extra virgin olive oil at a factory in Malia

Embark on a captivating small-group tour of Crete's highlights, with pickup from your accommodation or port, a welcome coffee, and scenic stops at Aposelemi Dam and Lasithi Pass. Explore the impressive Zeus Cave, known in mythology as the birthplace of Zeus, and enjoy the beauty of the Lasithi Plateau's villages and nature along the way. The experience also includes time in Krasi village and a visit to an olive oil factory in Malia, where you will learn about local olive oil production and taste different kinds of regional extra virgin olive oil.

According to mythology, Zeus, the father of the ancient Greek gods, was born here.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Lasithi, Crete

Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave and Olive Oil Tasting

The tour starts with pickup from your accommodation, hotel, or port.
On the way to the Lasithi Plateau, we will make our first stop for a welcome coffee and then visit Aposelemi Dam for a while. The driver-guide will share information about the dam and the drowned village of Sfedili, and you will have time to take some photos.
At the entrance to the Lasithi Plateau, at Lasithi Pass, we will stop to visit the old windmills, admire the breathtaking view, and take amazing photos.
As we drive through the Lasithi Plateau on the way to Zeus Cave, you will enjoy the beauty of the villages and nature.
You will visit an impressive and historic cave called Zeus Cave. According to mythology, Zeus, the father of the ancient Greek gods, was born here. Please note that you need to walk for 10-15 minutes to reach the cave.
On the way back, we will stop at a traditional taverna to enjoy a Cretan lunch.
After lunch, we will continue the tour with a visit to Krasi village. Our last stop will be an olive oil factory in Malia, where you will have the opportunity to learn how local people have produced olive oil for thousands of years and, of course, taste different kinds of extra virgin olive oil from the region.