Excursions & day trips

Crete highlights day-tour with Cave of Zeus

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

Fast track

Local touch

Meal included

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

E-Voucher

Instant confirmation

Why you’ll love this…

Discover the traditional village of Kritsa and more
Admire an amazing view of Gulf of Mirabello from 1000m altitude
Visit the Katharo and Lassithi Plateaus
Admire the mountain wildlife like eagles and goats
Visit the Birth Cave of Zeus with a guide

What to expect

The road trip from Agios Nikolaos to Lassithi Plateau is a scenic and beautiful journey through the Cretan countryside.

Starting from Agios Nikolaos, the road trip to Lassithi Plateau begins with a drive through the town and then onto the winding mountain roads that lead to the plateau. As you leave the town, you will be greeted with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.

While driving through the mountains, you will pass through small villages and towns, each with its own unique charm and character. The road is surrounded by beautiful scenery, with lush greenery and rugged mountainsides. The route to Lassithi Plateau takes you through a series of hairpin bends, which can be challenging at times. But the stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the quaint villages along the way make the journey worth it. As you approach Lassithi Plateau, you will be amazed by the vastness of the plateau and the stunning views that it offers. The plateau is dotted with traditional Cretan villages, and the landscape is a patchwork of fields, orchards, and olive groves.

The road trip from Agios Nikolaos to Lassithi Plateau is a journey through some of the most beautiful and unspoiled landscapes in Crete. It is a journey that will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

What's included

Drinks
Lunch
Water
Hotel pick-up
Hotel drop-off

What's not included

Entrance fees
Tips (optional)

Where

Meeting point:

Pick-up service available from hotels in the areas of Plaka Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Sissi or Hersonissos. Please make sure to be ready 10 minutes before pick-up time.

What to remember

Please remember to bring: a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen and wear light clothing and sneakers
Keep in mind that entrance tickets are not included, and you must pay a fee of €6 at the entrance. You can pay with cash or using a credit card
Lunch is included, for any dietary requests, please contact the local operator directly using the contact details in the booking voucher
You will be picked up from your hotel or accommodation from the areas Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Hersonissos, Malia, Plaka, Sissi. Please insert your pickup location in the dedicated field at checkout

Provider

CRETE EXPERIENCE EVENTS

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Cancellation policy

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