Zeus Cave and Lassithi Plateau Day Tour

Highlights

• Visit Psychro Cave, Zeus' birthplace
• Offroad through the mountains
• Enjoy delicious local food at a Greek taverna
• Take in the beauty of the Lassithi Plateau

Description

Start your tour with pick up in an air-conditioned Land Rover from your accommodations (Hotel or Villas) and head into the Dikti Mountain Range. You'll pass through several traditional and very picturesque mountain villages. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop for photos or to have a coffee at a real taverna. At the Lassithi Plateau, you might see eagles and vultures, as both nest around this area. Next, you’ll reach the base of Mount Spathi. The Psychro Cave, the birth place of the Greek god Zeus, is located on the north face of Spathi. You’ll walk 15 minutes up the steep hill to the entrance of the cave and from there follow the path down into the spectacular cave.   Next, enjoy a traditional Cretan meze lunch with local wine. After lunch, you'll continue around the plateau and then descend taking in views of the north coast and the impressive Aposelemis Dam. You will then visit a 2400-year-old plane tree, the oldest on the island, as well as the Selinari Monastery.

Includes

Hotel pickup from Elounda, Malia, Gouves, Ierapetra, and surrounding areas Transportation in an air-conditioned Land Rover with an experienced driver Refreshments/water Cretan lunch

Important Information

• Entering the cave is not possible for those with limited mobility, but the rest of the tour can still be enjoyed for those with limited mobility Usually there is no pickup from Heraklion and more east (Direction Chania) A shuttle can be provided by request for an additional cost as this location is 1 hour away

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund