Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete & the paths of Zeus Cave
INTO THE PATHS OF THE GODS Discovery to the traditional life of Crete and visiting the cave of Zeus! Start by visiting to a traditional paddock where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making and taste traditional products! Impressive off Roading through mountains and wildlife nature with unique views! Visit the cave of Zeus and then enjoy a tour through traditional small villages and taste Crete in the most traditional restaurant of the area! Don’t miss it! ∙Full-day off-road adventure ∙Visit the Cave of the god Zeus , the mythological birthplace of Zeus. ∙Visit the local farm, taste traditional shepherd’s products and learn the traditional activities such as Goat milking ,Cheese making ,Feeding animals ∙Off-Road the imposing Cretan mountains with safety ∙Visit the Dam of Aposelemis with the sunken village of Sfendyli ∙Learn the history, local life & Mythology of Crete ∙Panoramic views & photos ∙Lunch cooked in the wood oven with wine & water
Options
From Heraklion CruiseShip 8:30
PickUp Heraklion Cruise Ship: This is the shared option for pick up from Heraklion port passenger station for the Cruise Ships 8:30
Pickup included
What's included in Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete & the paths of Zeus Cave
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Potamies
Our first stop is the verdant one and one of the representative villages of Crete, Potamies. We will be guided to a traditional farm where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making. There we will taste traditional products such as fresh cheese, olive oil & rakomelo!
Aposelemis Dam
Next stop is the Aposelemis dam, the largest water supply project in Crete. The village of Sfendili is submerged in the waters of the dam with its impressive old houses fading on the surface of the water. Also a natural wetland with a variety of birds.
Then we will start our ascent using dirt roads, we will pass through the gorge Of “Ebassas”. The view of the imposing mountains and the wild beauty of nature will reward you. At the short stop, the guide will collect various local herbs (oregano, thyme, sage) as the Cretans used to do.
Inclusions
- Experienced and informative drivers
- Pick-up and Drop-off
- Lunch with wine and water included
- Tour with 4WD vehicle & fuel
- any private expenses
- Entrance fee EU Union citizens (under 25 years old), Cave of Zeus
- Entrance fee (over 25 years old), Cave of Zeus
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Don't forget : Walking shoes, Sunscreen, Hat & Sun glasses, Jacket, Water
- In the case that the Cave of Zeus is closed for works or any other reason, free time is available for an optional visit to the café nearby or any other activities/visits suggested by the tour guide.
- Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes or stops for safety reasons
- The ticket to the cave of Zeus - Normal (6€) / for students (free) / Over 65 years old (3€) | Those fee prices are for EU Union citizens | For all the rest is Normal (6€) / for students (3€) / Over 65 years old (3€) | For any change of those prices, Safari Experts is not responsible.
- We provide child seats just let us know when you book your tour
- Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
* Pickup service from the wider areas of Heraklion meeting points, Amoudara, Analipsis - Anissaras, Chersonissos - Piskopiano - Koutouloufari, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Gouves - Kokkini Hani, Malia, Sisi, Stalis between 07.45am to 09.00am & drop-off time 4.30pm-5.00pm. * For all the rest areas we will ask you to come to a meeting point. * 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.
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Ticket Redemption
This ticket (electronin or physical) form is required for the excursion. Please show it to your driver before departure. We wish you have a nice excursion with us
