Enjoy a full-day trip up to the Lassithi Plateau with majestic views and off-roading. Explore Greek mythology and visit Psychro Cave, Zeus' birthplace and enjoy a traditional meze lunch.

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Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French, German, Dutch, Russian
Pickup included: For pick up, look out for our orange Land Rover Discovery.

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

Full description

Start your tour with pick up in an air-conditioned Land Rover from your accommodations at 10 AM 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 Monestary.

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

Gratuities
6 entrance fee for adults to the Psychro Cave; entrance for children is free of charge

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Important information

Know before you go

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

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 45 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
5/5

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Had a very nice tour and saw many "secrets" of the island. Nice dinner with a local shepherd. We were with an Italian and a German and she really took the time to explain everything in 3 languages, English, German and Dutch. If you are a Dutch person, I recommend asking about Petra! Thank you :)

July 22, 2021

Good trip. We drove in comfort into the hills in the south, visiting little villages, Zeus Cave and viewing spots. Lunch was copious, fresh and really pleasant. Amin who runs Crete Adventures who run the trip was extremely pleasant. A good day out and a great chance to see a bit more of this pretty Island.

May 24, 2021

Petra was the perfect tour guide and driver in one. Very competent and always detailed information on every question, plus a pleasant and safe driving style. We saw a lot in a small group, even off the beaten track, with small stops in local shops and a delicious meal in a tavern. Pick-up on time, arrival to the door and what also stood out, a very well-kept Land Rover, where Safety and cleanliness left a good feeling, in short: highly recommended!

October 22, 2020

Zeus Cave and Lassithi Plateau Day Tour

Zeus Cave and Lassithi Plateau Day Tour

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