Semi-Private Psiloritis the Mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson




Explore Psiloritis' scenic routes, visit Zeus' cave, and enjoy a cooking lesson at Psiloritis Chalet Retreat. Discover local culture in Anogia, Axos, and Livadia on this semi-private tour.
Experience Details
The mountainous, provincial road climbs the eastern slopes of Psiloritis and offers incredible views of Heraklion and the Cretan Sea.
Soon we reach Krousonas and through a dirt road, which runs parallel to the homonymous gorge, to the plateau. The place is beautiful with thousands of pear and apple trees scattered all over.
The dirt road will lead us tothe plateau of Nida, where we will visit IdaionAndron, the cave where Zeus was raised. From there, we will head to Anogia for a stop in a traditional kafenion. After we will go to Axos village and have free time in woodcraft museum. Our trip continues to Livadia and Psiloritis Chalet Retreat where we will have our cooking lesson – preparing traditional cheese and local specialties. The return to Heraklion will be through the provincial road Heraklion – Anogia.
Note: This is not a private tour. Other travellers may also participate.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
What You’ll Experience
Agia Irini Monastery at Kroussonas
Livadi (Pass By)
Nida Plateau (Pass By)
Cave Ideon Antron
Anogia
Psiloritis Mountain (Pass By)
Psiloritis Retreat Chalet
Meeting & Pickup
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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