Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson

This is a private tour. Experience Crete from a unique perspective on this all-day Land Rover safari, combining mythology, culture, and authentic local flavors. Begin with a hotel pick-up in Heraklion and enjoy a scenic off-road drive through the eastern slopes of Psiloritis, Livadi Plateau, and Nida Plateau, with stunning mountain views along the way. Visit the legendary Idaion Andron cave, where Zeus was rased, and explore the resilient mountain village of Anogia with a traditional Greek coffee. The highlight is a hands-on cheese-making class at Psiloritis Shalet, tasting fresh local dairy and regional delicacies. The day concludes with a comfortable return, leaving you with lasting memories of Crete’s landscapes, traditions, and myths.

1. 1

   Agia Irini Monastery at Kroussonas

   30 min

   Our first stop is the popular monastery of Ag.Irini located in Krousonas village. We’ll pass through the charming village of Krousonas and follow an off-road trail parallel to the impressive Krousonas Gorge, eventually reaching the fertile Livadi Plateau, a peaceful landscape dotted with thousands of pear and apple trees.

2. 2

   Zominthos

   Pass by

   In this part, we pass through Zominthos, the ancient Minoic site, to enjoy a fully off-road 4X4 experience.

3. 3

   Nida Plateau

   10 min

   Our route continues to the Nida Plateau, home to the Idaion Andron cave, where mythology says Zeus was raised.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   45 min

   Our stop is Ideon Cave, which is famous for being the place where Zeus, the Father of the Gods, was born and grew up. The Ideon Cave is one of the greatest cave sanctuaries in Crete, as important as the major Greek temples.

5. 5

   Anogia

   45 min

   Anogia is a famous traditional and historical village of Crete. There you can taste a traditional greek coffee or walking around the village.

6. 6

   Psiloritis Mountain

   1.5 hours

   Our final stop is Livadia and the Psiloritis Chalet Retreat, where you’ll enjoy an exclusive, hands-on cooking experience — preparing traditional Cretan cheeses and local delicacies alongside experienced village cooks.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.