Our first stop is at the 4th generation Olive Oil Mill in Malia town to learn about the olive oil making and taste different extra olive oil of their production.Next, we'll visit Krasi village and the 2400 years old Platanus tree.Time to explore old windmills of Lasithi and to learn the significance for the locals. Entering Lasithi Plateau, you'll meet 26 stone mills dating back to the 1800s, operated until the end of WWII.Pass by without stoppingHere you can visit Zeus Cave with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the mythology, the father of the Greek ancient Gods, Zeus, was born.Time to enjoy Greek coffee in a traditional (Kaffeneio) Cafe, combined with Cretan raki.As we drive and explore the traditional villages of Lasithi Plateau, the driver guide will give you information and facts about the history and tradition of the area. Here, in this village, we'll pick up and enjoy some fresh strawberries from our garden.Next stop is in this village to learn about our diary products that we produce in Lasithi Plateau and will taste a Cretan yoghourt with honey.Pass by without stoppingPass by without stoppingYou can't leave from Lasithi Plateau without tasting their delicious cuisine with their fresh product.
Greece · Village Tours
Small Group Tour to Authentic Villages Lasithi Plateau&Olive Mill
The journey
- 01 Visit a 4th-generation olive oil mill in Malia
- 02 Explore traditional villages of the Lasithi Plateau
- 03 See the 2400-year-old Platanus tree in Krasi
- 04 Learn about the old windmills and historic stone mills
- 05 Hear local history and traditions from an English-speaking driver guide
- 06 Enjoy tastings of olive oil, Greek coffee, Cretan raki, and yoghurt with honey
- 07 Pick fresh strawberries from the garden
- 08 Travel in a small group with pickup and drop-off included
Discover the traditional side of Crete on this small-group journey through the Lasithi Plateau and its authentic villages. Over the course of the day, you’ll explore a region known for its mountain scenery, local traditions, and rural way of life, with stops that bring together history, culture, and food.
Visit a 4th-generation olive oil mill in Malia, see the ancient Platanus tree in Krasi, and learn about the old windmills and stone mills that once shaped daily life on the plateau. Along the way, enjoy local tastes including olive oil, Greek coffee, Cretan raki, fresh strawberries, yoghurt with honey, and the chance to sample the area’s fresh local cuisine.
With hotel pickup and drop-off included, plus a local English-speaking driver guide to share the history and traditions of the area, this is a relaxed and rewarding way to experience the villages of Lasithi.
Visit a 4th-generation olive oil mill in Malia, see the ancient Platanus tree in Krasi, and learn about the old windmills and stone mills that once shaped daily life on the plateau.
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What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from accommodation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English speaking driver guide
- Liability Insurance
- Coffee or Refreshments
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch (optional)
- Knossos Palace tickets 20 euros per person
- Zeus Cave Entrance
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats available on request
- We pick up and drop off from your hotel/port/airport. We pick up and drop off all travelers from Heraklion, Hersonissos and Malia region. We don't pick up travelers from Chania, Rethimno, Ierapetra, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Sitia region.
- We don't pick up from Rethimno,Chania,Souda port, Agios Nikolaos,Sitia and Ierapetra areas.
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