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A road trip out in the countryside in beautiful “old world” East Crete filled with culture


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- 48 Hour Cancellation in advance for a full refund
- Personalized tours avoiding big groups, multiple pick-ups and waiting times
Highlights
- Seeing the rural beauty of Crete - the must see spots from olive oil making, hiking into Zeus' Cave, driving through rural villages, walking through a traditional ancient village and tasting Cretan dishes
- Enjoy a traditional Cretan Lunch with stunning views overlooking Lassithi Plateau
- Hike into the famous Dikteon Cave- Zeus' Cave - as mythology states, the birthplace of Zeus himself!
- Hug the oldest plane tree of Europe at Krasi Village
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The Cave of Zeus - "Dikteon Cave"
According to the myth, this magnificent cave was the birthplace of Zeus. It is one of the most sacred sites of the Minoan period. With an easy hike you walk back in time to explore the cave and enjoy breathtaking scenery.
Traditional Village
A visit to the mountainous village of Krasi filled with history with narrow streets and old stone houses. A visit to the oldest plane tree in the town square that is at least 2,400 years old. The famous plane tree has a perimeter of aproximately 24 meters, they say one meter for each one hundred years of the tree’s existence. A walk around the village to see the roman aquaducts, local traditional life and much more.
Lassithi Plateau
A drive around the well known Lassithi Plateau filled with the ancient windmills. See the everyday culture, local architecture in the villages.
Olive Factory Visit
A quick stop to learn how olive oil is produced from start to finish at a local Cretan family factory. Taste local virgin olive oil and meet the local family that maintains the olive picking tradtions from the past.
More Questions or Clarifications...
Please contact us and a local Cretizen expert will answer any of your questions on this day out! If you would like a private day out with your group, a Cretizen Local Expert will contact with details of itinerary and pricing.
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