INTO THE PATHS OF THE GODS
Discovery to the traditional life of Crete and visiting the cave of Zeus! Start by visiting to a traditional paddock where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making and taste traditional products! Impressive off Roading through mountains and wildlife nature with unique views! Visit the cave of Zeus and then enjoy a tour through traditional small villages and taste Crete in the most traditional restaurant of the area!
Don’t miss it!
∙Full-day off-road adventure
∙Visit the Cave of the god Zeus , the mythological birthplace of Zeus.
∙Visit the local farm, taste traditional shepherd’s products and learn the traditional activities such as Goat milking ,Cheese making ,Feeding animals
∙Off-Road the imposing Cretan mountains with safety
∙Visit the Dam of Aposelemis with the sunken village of Sfendyli
∙Learn the history, local life & Mythology of Crete
∙Panoramic views & photos
∙Lunch cooked in the wood oven with wine & water
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Experienced and informative drivers
✔ Pick-up and Drop-off
✔ Lunch
✔ Tour with 4WD vehicle & fuel
✖ any private expenses
✖ The ticket to the cave of Zeus - Normal (6€) / For students (FREE) / Over 65 years old (3€)
Pickup Locations
1. Pela
2. Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
3. Hotel Kallia
4. Lili Hotel
5. Miramare Hotel
6. MariRena Hotel
7. El Greco Hotel
8. Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
9. Castello City Hotel
10. Karteros Hotel
11. Hotel Irini
12. Hersonissos Maris Hotel
13. Metropole Urban Hotel
14. Sofia Hotel
15. Arina Beach Resort
16. Hotel Ilios
17. Sweet Memory Apartments
18. Saradari Apartments
19. Tsalos Beach
20. Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Additional Info: * Pickup service from the wider areas of Heraklion meeting points, Amoudara, Analipsis - Anissaras, Chersonissos - Piskopiano - Koutouloufari, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Gouves - Kokkini Hani, Malia, Sisi, Stalis between 07.45am to 09.00am & drop-off time 4.30pm-5.00pm.
* For all the rest areas we will ask you to come to a meeting point.
* We will inform you of the exact pickup time after your booking.
* If your location is on a street our vehicles can't access, we'll arrange a nearby meeting point for pickup.
Itinerary
1
Potamies
Our first stop is the verdant one and one of the representative villages of Crete, Potamies. We will be guided to a traditional farm where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making. There we will taste traditional products such as fresh cheese, olive oil & rakomelo!
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Aposelemis Dam
Next stop is the Aposelemis dam, the largest water supply project in Crete. The village of Sfendili is submerged in the waters of the dam with its impressive old houses fading on the surface of the water. Also a natural wetland with a variety of birds.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Then we will start our ascent using dirt roads, we will pass through the gorge Of “Ebassas”. The view of the imposing mountains and the wild beauty of nature will reward you. At the short stop, the guide will collect various local herbs (oregano, thyme, sage) as the Cretans used to do.
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
After that, we'll make a stop at the longest windmill line in Crete, located at the entrance of Lasithi Plateau. Here, we'll have a panoramic photo opportunity and learn about the history of windmills in Crete!
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Cave of Zeus
We proceed to the Lassithi Plateau, where the cave of the god Zeus is located. Whether you choose to visit it or simply relax with a walk or enjoy a coffee in one of the local cafeterias offering a panoramic view of the plateau.
(ticket to the cave not included).
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Tour the plateau of Lasithi through the gardens, meet the locals and explore the small villages!
7
Ano Kera
Immediately after we will enjoy delicious authentic food, baked in the wood oven in one of the best traditional taverns.
Including Food with wine and water.
Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs
Duration: 1.5 hours
8
Platanus Tree
The last stop will be in the traditional village of Krasi, reaching the village square, one will see the three huge planees and Vryses dominate. Among them stands the largest and perennial plane tree aged over than 2000 years.
Duration: 20 minutes
9
Mochos
Our journey culminates with a spectacular panoramic view stretching from Sissi to Analipsi. Don't miss the opportunity to capture stunning photos that encapsulate the scenic beauty of this unforgettable experience.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Don't forget : Walking shoes, Sunscreen, Hat & Sun glasses, Jacket, Water
• Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes or stops for safety reasons
• We provide child seats just let us know when you book your tour
• The ticket to the cave of Zeus - Normal (6€) / for students (free) / Over 65 years old (3€) | Those fee prices are for EU Union citizens | For all the rest is Normal (6€) / for students (3€) / Over 65 years old (3€) | For any change of those prices, Safari Experts is not responsible.
• Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions
