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Crete: Journey Through Myth, Tradition, and Flavor
Neapoli
Explore Crete's wonders: Olive Oil Mill, Kera Monastery, Cave of Zeus, and Krasi's historic plane tree. Savor tradition and myth on this unforgettable tour.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vassilakis Estate - Olive Tour Crete - First stop to an olive oil mill, a tour to the olive groves and olive oil tasting. You will learn about the olive oil production now and in the past and enjoy tour in the facilities.
- Kera Kardiotissa Monastery - Next, delve into the spiritual heart of Crete as you explore the serene Monastery of Kera, with centuries of religious tradition and beautiful frescoes.
- Dikteon Cave - From there, you will be guided to the island’s mythological past with a visit to the legendary Cave of Zeus in Lasithi Plateau, the mythical birthplace of god Zeus.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - A stop at the windmills, where you can enjoy amazing views and take pictures.
- Krasi - You will have the chance to see first hand the monumental plane tree of Krasi. Its trunk has got perimeter of 24 meters and it is said that each meter corresponds to 100 years! It is among the 5 largest European trees.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Informative English speaking driver guide
- All fees and/or taxes
- Small group up to 8
What's Not Included
- Zeus Cave , entrance fee 6 Euro per person
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
This tour will take you to Lassithi Plateau, where you will explore its wonders. First stop in an Olive Oil Mill as in Crete we have great tradition with olive oil production. We will continue to the Monastery of Kera, with centuries of religious tradition. From there, you will be guided to the island’s mythological past with a visit to the legendary Cave of Zeus and then to the countryside. Next stop for lunch in a Traditional Restaurant and the plane tree in Krasi that witnessed many historical events and the presence of the famous Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis.
Location
Vassilakis Estate - Olive Tour Crete
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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