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Zeus Cave Lasithi Tour From Heraklion

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Heraklion

Discover Crete's hidden gems: Zeus Cave, Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Lasithi Plateau, and more. Unveil history and scenic beauty on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery - Our first stop is at the historical monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, a monastery inhabited and run by nuns, which is located in an idyllic landscape. Here you can admire the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, plenty of frescoes and a variety of other icons, dating back to the 14th century. - Lasithi Prefecture - Then we drive south and reach the Plateau of Lassithi, which may have been the crater of an ancient volcano. It numbers nearly ten thousand windmills. The Plateau is a wonderfully cool and fertile area where you will see small towns and a very warm welcome. - Dikteon Cave - After the lunch break in one of the local villages in Lassithi, we will visit the Dicti Cave where Zeus, the father of Greek Gods, was born. - Lasithi Prefecture - While crossing the villages of the Plateau, we pay a short visit at a traditional potter’s factory, seeing an ancient ceramic art, which completes today more than 8.000 years of history. Leaving the Plateau we will see the views down to Pediada Plain which are truly magnificent.

What's Included

Air Conditioned Bus
Pick up/Drop Off

What's Not Included

Kera Entrance 2euro
Zeus Cave 6 euro

Additional Information

Embark on a historical journey as we delve into Crete’s most famous landmarks and picturesque spots. Discover the hidden gems of Crete, such as the Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Lasithi Plateau, and Psychro village. The Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, also known as Keras Monastery, is an Eastern Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The Cave of Zeus is among several caves thought to be the birthplace or refuge of Zeus.