7-Hour Crete Cave and Village Tour with Diktaean Andron and Krasi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the historic Diktaean Andron, a cultural treasure and legendary cave
• 02 Visit well-preserved Cretan architecture in picturesque Ano Kera village
• 03 Discover Krasi village's 2,400-year-old plane tree in its central square
• 04 Travel through a protected Natura zone on Crete's oldest and most historic mountain

Ascend to the oldest and most historic mountain of Crete on a journey through myth, architecture, and village life. Explore the Diktaean Andron, one of Europe's most important caves and a historical and cultural treasure for the Cretans, where legend says Rhea entrusted the upbringing of Zeus to the Diktaean Curetes while fleeing Kronos. Continue through picturesque villages framed by well-preserved monasteries and churches of Cretan architecture, then visit Krasi, a protected Natura area, to see the oldest tree in Crete - a 2,400-year-old plane tree dominating the village square.

Explore the Diktaean Andron, one of Europe's most important caves and a historical and cultural treasure for the Cretans, where legend says Rhea entrusted the upbringing of Zeus to the Diktaean Curetes while fleeing Kronos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Heraklion, Crete

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Diktaean Andron Cave on Crete's Historic Mountain

• We begin our ascent to the oldest and most historic mountain of Crete.
• Let us start in reverse: Diktaean Andron is one of the most important caves in Europe and, at the same time, a historical and cultural treasure for the Cretans, because Rhea entrusted the upbringing of Zeus to the Diktaean Curetes while being chased by Kronos.
• According to legend, the cave was once forbidden to mortals. Feel awe and emotion before the enormous cultural heritage that Crete has raised since ancient times.

2

Day 02

Ano Kera's Monasteries and Cretan Architecture

• Well-preserved monasteries and churches of Cretan architecture compose the scenery of this place among the picturesque villages.

3

Day 03

Krasi Village and Crete's Oldest Plane Tree

• The entire place is protected by a Natura zone, which partly shows the importance of the area.
• And since we are talking about a protected area, it is worth mentioning that during our stop in the village of Krasi, we will encounter the oldest tree in Crete - a 2,400-year-old plane tree that dominates the central square of the village.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Certified English-speaking driver
• A bottle of water for each passenger
• Meet-and-greet services
• Liability insurance
• Private transportation with premium-category vehicles
• Free stops during the tour
• Baby seats

What's Not Included

• Tickets and entrance fees
• Certified guide
• Once we receive your booking, support will contact you to arrange the tickets, the certified guide, and the entrance fees for you.

Know before you go

• In case your pick-up point is the port or the airport of Heraklion, you must provide us with the appropriate information (flight number or ship name, respectively) when booking. In this case, our driver will wait for you in the arrivals area with your name written on a tablet screen. Any delays or changes in your arrival time should not concern you, as our company's customer service department monitors the progress of your flight or cruise and constantly updates the schedule of drivers and cars.
• If the pick-up point is a hotel, our driver will arrive promptly at the reception area to pick you up. The procedure is the same when your pick-up point is an accommodation or a villa.
• The starting time is completely flexible and is determined after consultation with you based on your schedule.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Heraklion, Ελλάδα

Tour start

Psichro 720 52, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.