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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

4.8 (402 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation
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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

About this activity

Experience the mythological heart of Crete on our full-day Land Rover adventure to Zeus Cave and Lassithi Plateau. Unlike crowded coach tours with 40+ passengers, we accommodate maximum 6 guests in air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery vehicles with forward-facing leather seats—no cramped sideways benches.

Your professional guide leads you through traditional mountain villages. Visit a local olive oil factory for tastings of premium extra virgin oils and local products. Explore the legendary Zeus Cave (Dikteon Cave) where the king of gods was born—descend into impressive caverns with stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes.

Experience the breathtaking Lassithi Plateau at 840m elevation, once famous for thousands of windmills. Walk through authentic villages, meeting local artisans and seeing the ancient 2,400-year-old plane tree. Enjoy traditional Cretan lunch at a family-owned taverna with local wine.

Stop at a pottery workshop to watch craftsmen demonstrate ancient techniques.

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Russian, English, French, Romanian, Dutch
Operated by
Adventure Crete

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Admission fees: Eintrittsgebühr in die Zeus Höhle

Itinerary

  1. Agios Nikolaos

    Passing by

    We pass the village of Agios Nikolaos with the well known lake

  2. Agios Nikolaos

    30 min

    Visit of a family factory for olives and olive products, tasting of different quality and sorts of olive oil

  3. Panagias Keras Church

    10 min Admission not included

    We will stop at this church. As it is not open 5-6 days a week we cannot guarantee that you can see it from inside. But if its open its fresco from 17th century are breathtaking

  4. Stop 4

    30 min

    A walk into the romantic very old village of Kritza

  5. Katharo Plataeu

    30 min Admission included

    Enjoy the fantastic views to both, the Libyan Sea and the Aegean Sea at the same time and climb to mountains to the Plateau of Katharo

  6. Lassithi Plateau

    15 min

    we pass all the plateau and you will have a good impression of the live on this high altitude

  7. Dikteon Cave

    one hour Admission not included

    We bring you to the entrance of the Zeus Cave. If you like, you can visit the cave. Its impressive and beautiful to see. There is some walking included and stairs (up and down)

  8. Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

    20 min Admission included

    Have a look at the wonderful windmills of the plateau

  9. Malia

    Passing by

    On the way back we pass the touristic village of Malia

  10. Selinari

    15 min

    The old Monastir of Selinary on the way back is one of the nicest on the Island. If you like, you can light a candle there.

  11. Krasi

    15 min

    A small very old town with a platens tree which is immense and thousands of years old

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Pela
  • Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
  • Hotel Kallia
  • Miramare Hotel
  • El Greco Hotel
  • Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
  • Castello City Hotel
  • Karteros Hotel
  • Irini Hotel
  • Jasmine by Checkin
  • Hersonissos Maris Hotel
  • Metropole Urban Hotel

and 659 more pickup points

We pick you up at your hotel villa or apartment. We dont pickup from Chania or Rethimno. We pickup for normal tours from the regions of Chersonissos, Malia, Sissi, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Istron and Ierapetra.

For VIP Tours only we also pickup from Heraklion.

Using your ticket

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • none

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 402 reviews
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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

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