Overview
Discover the traditional village of Kritsa, Panagia Kera Byzantine Church, and the Ancient Lato.
Admire amazing view of Gulf of Mirabello from 1000m altitude
Visit the Katharo and Iassithi Plateaus
See mountain wildlife including eagles and goats
Visit the Birth Cave of Zeus
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
sightseeing entrance fee
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Kritsa
1 hour
The traditional village of Kritsa, a historic village rich in legends, gorges, archeological and religious monuments and monuments.
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Katharo Plataeu
1 hour
The Lower Plateau (altitude 1250m), a plateau famous for the Cretan dwarf hippopotamus fossils found in the area. The plateau has a wonderful landscape surrounded by many legends and stories dating back to the Ottoman era.
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Dikteon Cave
1 hour
Lassithi Plateau (altitude 1150m). More than 10,000 traditional windmills operated in the area until a few decades ago. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Plateau was actually one of the first wind farms in Europe. The Diktaio Cave, that is, the birthplace of Zeus, is located in the village of Psychro (altitude 840m).
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Krasi
30 min
As we descend, we make a short stop in the village of Krasi and photograph the favorite plane of the famous Cretan writer Nikos Kazantzakis. The perimeter of the plane tree is about 24 meters and is estimated to be 2400 years old. It is also said that each measure of its perimeter corresponds to the age of 100 years.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Cave Of Zeus
Can I cancel Cave Of Zeus for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- sightseeing entrance fee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Kritsa, Katharo Plataeu, Dikteon Cave, Krasi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, English, Italian, French.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Safari Crete Experience
