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Explore the wild side of Crete on a guided tour and safari. Follow the mythical trails of the Greek Gods by visiting the cave of Zeus and reaching one of the highest mountains of Crete.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Russian
- Pickup included
- Please be waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 10 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Private group available
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Our guide Vagelis was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. The cave of Zeus is currently closed so we were unable to visit. The Lasithi Plateau was a beautiful area to visit. The lunch provided was delicious and enjoyed by our entire group. Would highly recommend if you are looking for an authentic tour of Crete.
This trip is excellent value for money. The guide was friendly, informative and fun, and the trip packed a lot in - visit to a goat herd, a pottery making demonstration where guests got to make and take away their own pottery, lunch with a cooking demonstration, multiple stops with beautiful views and a trip to the olive oil factory. I don't think you could recreate this with all the knowledge easily yourself. There were three toilet breaks (coffee, lunch and at the olive oil factory) and it went at a pleasant pace. The vehicles are well used with no air con but with the windows open, this didn't matter. The off roading part uphill was especially fun, and the playlist matches it brilliantly! This was a real highlight for our holiday and would definitely recommend anyone trying it.
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Itinerary
7 pickup location options:
Agia Pelagia, Analipsi, Agios Nikolaos, Paralia Fodele, Malia, Crete, Heraklion, Elounda
Potamies
Visit, Off-road adventure (45 minutes)
Aposelemis Dam
Photo stop, Sightseeing (15 minutes)
Avdou
Pass by
Gorge of Embasa-Virgin Mary
Off-road adventure, Scenic views on the way (40 minutes)
Gorge of Embasa-Virgin Mary
Photo stop (10 minutes)
Windmills of Seli Ambelou
Photo stop, Sightseeing, Off-road adventure, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)
Diktaion Andron
Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (80 minutes)
Diktaion Andron
Break time, Coffee, Walk
Lasithi Plateau
Pass by, Off-road adventure (30 minutes)
Krasi, Crete
Break time, Lunch (70 minutes)
Platanus Tree
Sightseeing, Walk (20 minutes)
Mochos
Pass by
Viewpoint over Malia
Photo stop, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)
7 drop-off locations:
Analipsi, Agia Pelagia, Malia, Crete, Agios Nikolaos, Paralia Fodele, Heraklion, Elounda
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Have a thrilling off-road adventure through the gorge of Embassa
- Trek to the plateaus of Lassithi
- Get a remarkable insight to Greek mythology in the cave of Zeus
- Visit Sfendili village which is submerged in the waters of Aposelemis
- Witness the oldest plane tree in Crete that's over to 2000 years old
Full description
Discover traditional life in rural Crete by witnessing the daily activities of the locals and visiting the sites where Greek myths were born. Enjoy a tour of Potamies, Aposelemis dam, Empasa, the cave of Zeus, and the beautiful scenery of the plateau.
Start with pickup from your accommodation. Visit one of the most characteristic Cretan villages, Potamies, for a tour of a traditional local farm. See the process of milking and cheese-making, meet the animals, and sample their fresh cheese.
Next, head to the Aposelemis dam, the largest water supply project in Crete. See the village of Sfendili submerged in the waters of the dam with its impressive old houses fading on the surface of the water. Explore the natural wetlands and spot a unique variety of birds.
Continue uphill on the dirt roads to the gorge of Empasa. Enjoy the views of the mountainous landscape and thriving wildlife. Try your hand at foraging for native herbs or relax and take in the panoramic views.
Take a trip to Lassithi Plateau to enter Psychro Cave, the fabled birthplace of the Greek God Zeus. Follow the trails of the gods and after that take a tour around the plateau to get a sense of local life.
Finally, enjoy authentic food baked in the wood oven in one of the most celebrated taverns in the picturesque village of Krasi. Admire the town square filled with fountains and see imposing plane trees that are up to 2000 years old. Return to your hotel full of unforgettable memories of Crete.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off to your hotel
- Land rover Defender/Toyota Landcruiser and fuel
- Experienced and informative drivers
- Traditional Cretan lunch with local wine and water
- Personal expenses
- The ticket to the cave of Zeus
Not suitable for
- People with heart problems
- People with recent surgeries
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Jacket
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Drinks in the vehicle
- Food in the vehicle
Know before you go
- * We will inform you of the exact pickup time after your booking.
- * If your location is on a street our vehicles can't access, we'll arrange a nearby meeting point for pickup.
- * The activity provider reserves the right to change routes and stops for safety reasons or due to the weather conditions
- * Cave of Zeus ticket prices for EU citizens general (6€)/for students (free)/over 65 years old (3€). For non-EU citizens general (6€)/for students (3€)/over 65 years old (3€)
- * In the event that the Cave of Zeus is closed for maintenance or any other reason, we will promptly notify our guests. During this time, guests will have the opportunity to visit nearby cafés or take part in alternative activities suggested by the tour guide.
- * Please note that Safari Experts is not responsible for any changes to entrance fees or schedules, as these are determined by the management authorities of the sites.
