Tour

Lassithi Plateau excursion

The Lasithi Plateau, sometimes spelt Lassithi Plateau, is a high endorheic plateau, located in the Lasithi regional unit in eastern Crete, Greece. 

This tour will give travelers the opportunity to explore interesting places at the Plateau of Lassithi such us the historical Cave of Zeus* in 2025 – traditional eco-park Lassinthos, the Monastery of Vidiani, and the traditional village of Krasi. Following, the participants will be guided in an Olive Mill Farm and see the production of olive soap, olive oil and honey etc. and enjoy an unforgettable meal made from local products, at your own expense at the Olive Mill Farm, with unique aromas from the surrounding wild mountain and view to the Aegean Sea.

Highlights:

  • Get the most out of Lasithi Region

  • Visit the Village of Krasi with its water springs and home of the biggest tree of Crete and enjoy time in nature.

  • Visit the Historical Monastery of Panagia Vidiani

  • Explore the mythical birthplace of Zeus at the Dikteon Cave* in 2025 – traditional ethno-park Lassinthos

  • Wonder in the Olive Mill Farm and explore the Cretan nature and culture.

Included

  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus

  • Professional Driver

  • Tour Guide

  • All the legal taxes

  • Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ

Not Included

  • Cave of Zeus Entrance: — euros * in 2025 is closed

  • Lunch in Olive Mill Farm

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes for walking to the cave

  • A jacket for the cave (it’s always cold inside)

Know before you go,

  • We offer pick-up from various points such us hotels and bus stops.

While completing the booking, the agent will explain you the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of stay.Timetable Information:Total Duration of the tour:7-9 hoursStart at: 8:00Ends at: 16:00Full Description:Morning Pick up:We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.Bus Drive from the last pick up: 50 minutes1st stop: Psychro Cave (Cave of Zeus)* – Ethno museum Lassinthos – 1 hour 40 minutes*Explore the mythical birth place of the king of gods Zeus. Admire the unique site decorated with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.Bus Drive: 10 minutes2nd stop: Vidiani Monastery – 25 minutesA small, Greek Orthodox monastery located at the foot of Louloudaki Mountain will be our next stop.Bus Drive: 15 minutes3rd stop: Village of Krasi – 25 minutesThis little traditional village with the beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest and biggest tree on Crete, will be our first stop for about 20 minutes. Enjoy our time in Cretan nature!Bus Drive: 25 minutes4th stop: Olive Mill Farm – 2hoursGuided tour and lunch in a very interesting Olive Farm with unique view to the mountains and the Agean Sea.End of the tourReturn to resorts:Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Price: 40 EUR