ZEUS TRAILS – THE CAVE OF ZEUS
Description
TOUR TYPE: Private or Semi-Private
TOUR TIME: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
DURATION: ~8Hours
STARTING POINT: From your hotel in selected areas
Highlights:
Explore the traditional shepherd’s farm and experience cheese tasting.
Visit the mythological Cave of Zeus, where legend meets reality.
Enjoy panoramic views and off-road adventures through the wild landscapes of Crete.
Discover the Aposelemis Dam and the sunken village of Sfendili.
Taste authentic Cretan cuisine in a traditional tavern.
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the rugged terrain of Crete with our “Zeus Trails – The Cave of Zeus” tour. Start your adventure in the lush village of Potamies, where you will visit a traditional shepherd’s farm. Experience local life firsthand as you participate in goat milking and cheese making, followed by a tasting of freshly made cheese.
Continue your journey to the Aposelemis Dam, the largest water supply project in Crete. Witness the surreal sight of the submerged village of Sfendili, where old houses seem to float on the water’s surface. Ascend the dirt roads to the Embassa Gorge, a natural wonder teeming with wildlife and unique herbs.
As you reach the Lassithi Plateau, you have the option to explore the legendary Cave of Zeus, a site steeped in mythology. Alternatively, you can relax and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the plateau.
Conclude your day with a sumptuous traditional Cretan lunch, served in one of the best taverns in the region, and visit the picturesque village of Krasi. Here, you’ll marvel at the ancient plane trees, some of which are up to 2,000 years old, before returning to your hotel filled with unforgettable memories.
Inclusions:
- Land Rover Defender/Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle & fuel
- Pick-up and return to your hotel
- Experienced and multilingual drivers
- Traditional Cretan lunch with local wine and water
- Adventure, fun, dust, and excitement
Exclusions:
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to the Cave of Zeus (€6)
What to expect::
- The Cave of Zeus / entrance fee €6 (optional)
- Shepherd’s farm / goat milking / cheese tasting
- Aposelemis dam / sunken village of Sfendili
- Embassa Gorge / picking wild herbs
- Traditional Cretan lunch with local wine and water
- Up to 2,000-year-old plane tree (the oldest in Crete) / village springs
- Wildlife / Vultures Griffon
- Impressive panoramic views
Pick-up areas:
Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Sissi, Milatos, Malia, Stalida, Chersonissos – Koutouloufari – Piskopiano, Anissaras – Analipsi, Gouves – Kokkini Hani, Heraklion, Ammoudara.
Recommended:
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat & sunglasses
- Camera
- Jacket
Note:
- No drinking/eating/smoking inside the vehicles
- The use of seat belts is mandatory
€87.00