Between the Myths & Locals: Zeus Cave & Lassithi Plateau Villages

By Crete Private & Luxury Tours by Snami Travel

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Features

Free cancellation available
10h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Join us on this private day tour and discover all of Eastern Crete's unspoiled beauty. Unearth the mystery of the sacred Psychro Cave in Lasithi and feel its ancient energy. Then immerse yourself in the vivid Cretan culture of the authentic villages of Mochos, Krasi, and visit the iconic town of Agios Nikolaos.

Venture through the mountainous region of the Lasithi Plateau on your way to the emblematic villages. Explore the charming streets of Mochos and Krasi, interact with local people, and engage with dramatic nature.

Let's take the sacred Minoan path to reach the ancient Psychro Cave fuelled with stalactites and stalagmites. Add a guided wine tasting with a ceramic workshop or a delicious Cretan lunch if you'd like to upgrade your experience.

Our favourite people, myths, and places from the land of Lassithi.

Activity location

Krasi
- Krasi, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Georgioupoli
- Georgioupoli, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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VIP Minibus 9-seats in Multilingual

10h
Opening hours: Sat 07:00-12:00
English

Luxury Small Private Group
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€1,150.00 x 1 Traveller€1,150.00

Total

VIP Minibus 15-seats in Multilingual

10h
Opening hours: Sat 07:00-12:00
English

Personalised Private Group
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€1,250.00 x 1 Traveller€1,250.00

Total

Premium Minivan 6-seats in Multilingual

10h
Opening hours: Sat 07:00-12:00
English

Luxury Small Private Group
Minivan/Minibus VIP Class
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€850.00 x 1 Traveller€850.00

Total

Premium Vehicle 3-seats in Multilingual

10h
Opening hours: Sat 07:00-12:00
English

Luxury Private Tour
Premium Vehicle/SUV Class
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€730.00 x 1 Traveller€730.00

Total

VIP Limo 3-seats in Multilingual

10h
Opening hours: Sat 07:00-12:00
English

Luxury Private Tour
Mercedes-Benz
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

€750.00 x 1 Traveller€750.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Our concierge support before & during your day trip
Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
Private guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
Personal pick-up & drop-off (flexible pick-up time)
VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
A chauffeured premium vehicle
Vehicle amenities: mineral water, Cretan fruits & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
Drinks and meals
Admission fees

Know before you book

Specialised infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Chania Prefecture

2h

Enjoy a personal hotel, villa, or cruise pick-up with a premium vehicle at full-day disposal, at any defined time of the day. Your private tour will start with a memorable journey to the picturesque Lassithi region via bespoke itineraries of East Crete.

Krasi

1h

On the way, you will visit Cretan authentic villages, where you will truly connect and engage with local unspoiled lifestyles and culture. In one of the most ancient villages, you will also enjoy coffee and a light breakfast under the shade of an ancient plane tree, surrounded by breezy fresh springs. Not to mention that you will have the opportunity to taste the well-known local snails’ dish, called Chochlioi, which is simply scrumptious!

Dikteon Cave

2h

On the way to the majestic Zeus Cave, you will visit an ancient Byzantine monastery, renowned for its beautiful frescos and a “miraculous” icon, and a ceramic workshop, one of the oldest Cretan craftsmanship. When you finally arrive at the Cave of Zeus you can have a ride on donkeys until the entrance, before exploring the cave with its stalactites and stalagmites, where, according to the mythology, titan Rhea gave birth to Zeus.

Lassithi Plateau

1h

Next, you will be taken to an authentic place in the heart of the Lassithi Plateau, where you will deeply understand what Cretan “philoxenia” (hospitality) means. There you will enjoy delicious Cretan dishes cooked in an outdoor oven accompanied by a unique selection of Cretan wine tastings, which are perfectly paired with local delicacies. This tour will excite your senses!

Agios Nikolaos

1h

At the end of this day trip, you can also visit the city of Agios Nikolaos, where you will have a guided walking tour to get familiar with the place and its attractions. Last but not least, you should not miss the chance to take memorable photos of the ancient lake with a panoramic view of this breathtaking town!