Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

Experience the mythological heart of Crete on our full-day Land Rover adventure to Zeus Cave and Lassithi Plateau. Unlike crowded coach tours with 40+ passengers, we accommodate maximum 6 guests in air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery vehicles with forward-facing leather seats—no cramped sideways benches. Your professional guide leads you through traditional mountain villages. Visit a local olive oil factory for tastings of premium extra virgin oils and local products. Explore the legendary Zeus Cave (Dikteon Cave) where the king of gods was born—descend into impressive caverns with stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes. Experience the breathtaking Lassithi Plateau at 840m elevation, once famous for thousands of windmills. Walk through authentic villages, meeting local artisans and seeing the ancient 2,400-year-old plane tree. Enjoy traditional Cretan lunch at a family-owned taverna with local wine. Stop at a pottery workshop to watch craftsmen demonstrate ancient techniques.

1. 1

   Agios Nikolaos

   Pass by

   We pass the village of Agios Nikolaos with the well known lake

2. 2

   Agios Nikolaos

   30 min

   Visit of a family factory for olives and olive products, tasting of different quality and sorts of olive oil

3. 3

   Panagias Keras Church

   10 min

   We will stop at this church. As it is not open 5-6 days a week we cannot guarantee that you can see it from inside. But if its open its fresco from 17th century are breathtaking

4. 4

   Stop 4

   30 min

   A walk into the romantic very old village of Kritza

5. 5

   Katharo Plataeu

   30 min

   Enjoy the fantastic views to both, the Libyan Sea and the Aegean Sea at the same time and climb to mountains to the Plateau of Katharo

6. 6

   Lassithi Plateau

   15 min

   we pass all the plateau and you will have a good impression of the live on this high altitude

7. 7

   Dikteon Cave

   1 hour

   We bring you to the entrance of the Zeus Cave. If you like, you can visit the cave. Its impressive and beautiful to see. There is some walking included and stairs (up and down)

8. 8

   Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

   20 min

   Have a look at the wonderful windmills of the plateau

9. 9

   Malia

   Pass by

   On the way back we pass the touristic village of Malia

10. 10

    Selinari

    15 min

    The old Monastir of Selinary on the way back is one of the nicest on the Island. If you like, you can light a candle there.

11. 11

    Krasi

    15 min

    A small very old town with a platens tree which is immense and thousands of years old

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• none

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