Heraklion · ZEUS CAVE & THE LASITHI PLATEAU
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The plateau climbs into the mountains to a ring of old windmills, stone villages and the cave where myth places the birth of Zeus. These 15 tours pair the Dikteon cave with the plateau and usually an olive farm or winery, with the drive, the walking involved, and lunch.
Small-group Crete trip from Heraklion: olive oil press, village walks, Lasithi windmills, Zeus cave, optional Knossos.
“Stavros was an AMAZING guide!! He took us off the beaten path and showed us SO MUCH and gave us incredible experiences!”
Full-day Crete tour from Heraklion hitting Knossos, Vidiani Monastery, Lasithi Eco Park, Krasi springs, plus an olive mill farm.
“This trip is amazing, especially if you have limited time in Crete. Our guide was great, knowledgeable and handy with information. On the description of this tour, it should note there is a steep 25min walk up to the Zeus caves and you will need suitable footwear. Lunch at the olive farm was also great however it was quite late in the day. Should maybe re-areange so lunch is earlier than 2pm however was great regardless! Highly recommend!”
A guided day from Heraklion to Knossos and the Lassithi Plateau, with an olive oil tasting, village time, and Zeus myth sites.
“This was a great tour. The perfect mix of seeing local cuisine and shops and tourist spot must sees. Marinos was an amazing guide. Our group of 6 loved it!”
Private Crete day: Mochos, Krasi, Lasithi windmills, Cave of Zeus, Knossos, optional museum, honey and raki tastings.
“We had an amazing tour. Kostas was the best...very personable, outstanding service, and really care about making sure we had a great time. It was as if you visited your favorite cousin who lives and Crete and he took off from work to tour you around. We learned a lot from him, more than just about the tour itself. The private tour is the best way to explore these important sites at your own pace, and having Kostas as your guide you will learn a lot about the culture and know where you will find the best food. We highly recommend this tour, worth every penny... Not to mention it's…”
Full-day Heraklion tour to Kera Monastery, Lassithi Plateau windmills, Psychro ceramics, and a Cretan lunch above 800m.
“Our guide was impressively bilingual, and alternate quickly to accommodate relevant info for everyone on the tour. She was informative and shared interesting details about ancient and recent history, and present day. The drivers were excellent! Those hairpin mountain roads they took carefully but at a good pace, really impressive driving skills! The Plateau is beautiful and so peaceful, the taverna so very accommodating whether eating or not, the views are exceptional, and the experience of Diktaion Cave was impressive, although I would have liked to have spent a little more time there, however it was quite busy and best to keep moving. The nunnery was likewise so peaceful and…”
Private Crete tour from Heraklion with Lasithi Plateau villages, olive oil mill tastings, pottery, windmills, Aposelemis Dam, and Knossos.
“Long drive but with great spots. To take great pictures. Driver was very helpful, knew the best spots and was very informative about history and where we went.”
Private 4x4 Zeus Cave day from Heraklion: Potamies mitato cheese, Lasithi windmills, Ano Kera lunch, villages and views.
“Our Jeep tour was such a fun adventure! We loved our private group experience. It worked great for our cruise excursion. Dimitri spoke great English and made the whole experience entertaining from start to finish. It was the perfect way to explore the area with plenty of laughs and great stories along the way. Highly recommend!”
Private day tour from Heraklion mixing Aposelemis Dam, Lassithi Plateau windmills, Vidiani Monastery, Mochos, and Knossos with Zeus Cave.
“Our driver Leonides was very personable, spoke excellent English, and kept us entertained between sites with stories about Cretan culture and his personal experiences. Highlight of the trip was the Knossos Palace. The whole trip took 7.5 hours as advertised. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone staying in Heraklion.”
Heraklion day tour with Zeus myths, Knossos time, Lasithi windmills, villages, and olive oil and raki tasting.
“Ed was superb. We loved hearing about the 'real' Crete, he is very passionate about the culture, history, food of his home. Seeing the beautiful villages, meeting people who run businesses, and enjoying the dramatic views higher up above all the tourist areas gave us a much more genuine experience of Crete. Definitely book a trip with Ed, you'll laugh, learn and enjoy yourself.”
Air-conditioned day trip from Heraklion to Vidiani Monastery, Zeus Cave, Krasi village, and an olive mill farm with tastings.
“the tour was good. I'd definitely recommend it. The guide was detailed in his descriptions, the bus was on time and the sites were stunning.”
Private day trip from Heraklion to Lassithi Plateau, Zeus Cave, and Knossos, with skip-the-line help, pottery, and local food stops.
“We had a wonderful time with Stella and Karis - Stella was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time with our family. Thank you!”
Spend a full day from Heraklion with Vidiani Monastery, Zeus Cave, Krasi, an olive mill farm, and Knossos—guided and great value.
“Thank you, Cretan Odyssey, for one of the best tours ever. Soula is an amazing guide, very professional, fun and knowledgeable. A lot of fantastic places and experiences in one day! Special thanks to our driver.”
Small-group Crete day trip from Heraklion to Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, the Greek Mythology Park, Krasi village, olive press, lunch.
“If you like history , you’ll love this . Couldn’t fault your guide who was very knowledgeable and friendly .”
Private day tour from Heraklion mixing Knossos, the Heraklion Museum, Krasi village, Lasithi Plateau windmills, and an olive press tasting.
“We booked Aggeliki’s services for a girls trip and it was the best decision. Honestly, the day we spent with her was the most memorable one of our entire trip. She reached out to us to introduce herself prior to our trip, so we can discuss any arrangements. She picked us up from our Airbnb, which was not in Heraklion. She is very knowledgeable and has great tips that made the tour so much fun. Furthermore, she took us to restaurant with delicious Greek food and beautiful view of the mountains. She’s detail oriented, very attentive and caring. Honestly, the way she took care of us made me feel like…”
Small-group Knossos skip-the-line plus Archanes olive oil, wine and raki tastings, with easy Heraklion pickup and a licensed guide.
“An unmissable tour. Katarina was so enthusiastic, deeply knowledgable and kind. We really appreciated the information and stories she presented about the rich past of Crete and the Minoan Civilization. Being at Knossos really surprised me and was truly one of the most special places I've ever visited, but a great guide is essential here. Going into the second part of the tour we felt we couldn't get any better -- Ary was so knowledgable about Heraklion and it's more recent past and truly took us to some great spots all over the city. One of the best tours I've ever taken.”
