Private Guided Tour to Lassithi Plateau and Zeus Cave

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Private Guided Tour to Lassithi Plateau and Zeus Cave

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Earliest available date: September 13, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English, French, Italian, German
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Discover Crete's heart with a private tour to Lassithi Plateau and Zeus Cave. Experience history, hospitality, and cuisine with a knowledgeable guide. Perfect for cruise ship visitors.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This is going to be a very busy day but very excited. This tour has everything you need to take a taste of Crete. It is suitable for visitors with the cruise ships also. I, with the help of the Experienced Licensed Professional Tourist Guide, who will be with you in the whole tour,

Crete is an island full of treasures, you need a lifetime to discover.

With the help of our Experienced Professional Licensed Tourist Guide, who will be with you in the whole tour, and admire the signs of all the different civilizations that stopped by the island through the ages . Then you will visit the Knossos Palace

Get in touch with the Cretan History, the famous Cretan Hospitality, the Culture, the Cretan Cuisine, the base of the Mediterranean Diet.

This tour is very flexible, being a Strictly Private Tour.

With this tour you take back home nice feelings, beautiful impressions for a lifetime and you look forward to come back

What You Get

Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide on other languages can be provided upon request
Entrance fees
Zeus Cave entrance fee must be paid on-site
Entrance fees
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery entrance fee must be paid on-site
Entrance fees
GREEK MYTHOLOGY PARK entrance fee must be paid on-site

Good To Know

  • Any diasability or any other health problem should be disgussed before the tour
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

1

Omalia Olive Press

On this olive mill, you will see the machines and how olive oil is extracted today and in the past. You will learn about the different types of olive oil and you will experience the difference between olive oils.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Mochos

Going to the village of Mochos we see another face of Crete, the traditional villages. At this traditional village we stay for approximately 30 minutes to have a Greek coffee at a traditional kafenion and admire the old Venetian architecture while wandering around the alleys.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Krasi

Going to our next destination we start our second leg of climbing and get in touch with another face of Crete the harsh wild mountainous nature. Krasi is another traditional village we visit. The monumental plane tree and a sign of monumental architecture the fountain are the main points of interest. We take some pictures and we continue to our next destination.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

Our next stop is the monastery of Kera. Why visit this Christian Orthodox monastery? To learn the history of this more than 1000 years old monastery and its association with the revolutions to free Crete from the conquerors. Also the history of the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary is fascinating. Admission is 2€ per person
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
5

Aνεμόμυλοι Λασιθιού

At the end of our climbing we arrive at the entrance of the Lassithi Plateau. We stop for pictures of the mixed view with the wild mountains, the countryside and the sea in the background. On the other side lies the Lassithi Plateau. Also we learn the history of the venetian stone built windmills, that were used to grind the wheat that was cultivated in the plateau
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Lassithi Plateau (Pass By)

Driving towards our next destination through the Plateau we experience another face of Crete, the fertile land in an altitude of 3000 ft, surrounded by high mountains. We learn the history of the plateau and the important role it played from the old times.
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Dikteon Cave

The main "Birthplace of Zeus" is the Dikteon Cave in the Lasithi Plateau. The impressive Cave of Zeus, is located above the village of Psychro in the Lassithi Plateau, at an altitude of 1025 meters. It is generally considered worth visiting for its mix of mythology, impressive stalactites, and panoramic valley views. It is a significant archaeological site and a "must-do" in Crete for many. Αfter, a roughly 15–20 minute walk, in a steep, sometimes uneven path, requiring decent fitnesss, you get to the entrace. Inside is a large, impressive cavern, often described as a "cathedral of stalactites", offering a cool, dramatic interior. The cave, spans 2200 square meters and is adequately illuminated. The paths inside are well-maintained, with a total length of 250 meters. The famous “Dictaean Cave” mentioned in mythology, is where Zeus was born and raised by the Curetes of Dicte, with the care of the goat Amalthea and the nymph Melisse. Admission is 15 €
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
7

Greek Mythology Thematic Park

You can visit the mythology thematic park This activity is optional.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
8

Family Pitarokilis

Ceramics workshop. You can see the traditional way of making pottery. You can also test your skills by making your own pottery.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Lagou

Lunch break at the restaurant that they cook the traditional way on wood oven. All the ingredients they use are cultivated at their own farm.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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We can pick up outside the range of 10 miles at an extra cost, depending of the place.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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