This is the best way to explore central Crete with plateaus, ancient Minoan paths, and wildlife. Visit the Aposelemis basin reservoir and an ancient Roman aqueduct, Kastamonitsa, shepherds' Mitato, plateau of Lassithi, Diction cave, the birth place of Zeus.
Visit the Lassinthos Eco park where traditional handicrafts and the local way of life can be experienced and Krassi with the famous for a 2,000-year-old plane tree and also has a natural spring water source.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Hotel pick-up/Drop off
✔ Guiding
✔ Land Rover Car
✖ Any food, drinks or services not specified above
Pickup Locations
1. Galini Apartments
2. Ida Village
3. Athena Apartments
4. Pela Sofia Apartments
5. Miramare Hotel
6. Ariadne Beach Hotel
7. Angelos Village
8. Alai Crete
9. Anemi Hotel
10. Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
11. Hotel Oassis
12. Papas Beach Apartments
13. Karteros Hotel
14. Hotel Irini
15. Stelios Apartments
16. Hersonissos Maris Hotel
17. Paloma Garden Hotel
18. Hotel Ilios
19. Sweet Memory Apartments
20. Saradari Apartments
Additional Info: Free Hotel Pick up from hotels in Chersonissos, Stalida, Kokkini Chani, Gouves, Gournes, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia
Itinerary
1
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
This is the best way to explore central Crete with plateaus, ancient paths, and wildlife. Our journey begins from your hotel making our way through the spectacular mountains of Crete we visit the
Aposelemis basin reservoir and an ancient Roman aqueduct. From here, we will visit the village of Kastamonitsa nestling in the foothills of the Afendi mountains where you will experience breakfast Cretan style and be introduced to a local product, Raki.
Now brace yourselves for dirt tracks, following the Minoan path going through mountain passes, experiencing spectacular wildlife, unbelievable scenery, mythology, history and enjoy seeing the local nature at its best. Here, up high in the mountains we stop at a shepherds' Mitato where we can feed the animals whilst seeing shepherds produce cheese the traditional, old fashioned way and even taste this fresh, rich delicacy. Next stop is a birds-eye view of the plateau of Lassithi and the North coast, a great photo opportunity not to be missed. We continue towards the Diction cave, the birth place of Zeus.
There is a 4€ entry charge and walking shoes are recommended. After building up and appetite we head for lunch at a local tavern where you will have the opportunity to try a selection of traditional local starters and main courses (vegetarian option available) and enjoy a glass or two of the unlimited wine!
Once refreshed we continue on to Lassithi visiting the Lassinthos Eco park where traditional handicrafts and the local way of life can be experienced. Then on to Lassithi plateau where time has virtually stood still, the local people are mainly farmers. You
will also see many donkeys at work. We then make our way to Seli, where once again we have an opportunity to take photos of this unique scenery. As we continue driving, we reach the village of Krassi, which is famous for a 2,000-year-old plane tree and also has a natural spring water source. Leaving Krassi, meandering down the mountain roads and past just some of the many olive tree farms on the island you will again see the spectacular coastline and deep blue sea. This is a day full of many surprises.
Duration: 7 hours
2
Aposelemis Dam
See the sunken village of Sfedoni at the dam of Aposelemis and take some amazing pictures
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Visit the quaint village of Kastamonitsa and join the locals to taste wine and the famous Cretan olive oil. Drive afterwards into the mountains to visit a local shepherd and have the chance to feed some goats and try some of the home made cheese.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The Zeus Cave on the Lassithi Plateau will be closed for construction from October 1st and will remain inaccessible until the end of the year. As an alternative, a visit to the Vidiani Monastery is planned.
