Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery
Overview
Experience the mythological heart of Crete on our full-day Land Rover adventure to Zeus Cave and Lassithi Plateau. Unlike crowded coach tours with 40+ passengers, we accommodate maximum 6 guests in air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery vehicles with forward-facing leather seats—no cramped sideways benches.
Your professional guide leads you through traditional mountain villages. Visit a local olive oil factory for tastings of premium extra virgin oils and local products. Explore the legendary Zeus Cave (Dikteon Cave) where the king of gods was born—descend into impressive caverns with stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes.
Experience the breathtaking Lassithi Plateau at 840m elevation, once famous for thousands of windmills. Walk through authentic villages, meeting local artisans and seeing the ancient 2,400-year-old plane tree. Enjoy traditional Cretan lunch at a family-owned taverna with local wine.
Stop at a pottery workshop to watch craftsmen demonstrate ancient techniques.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Eintrittsgebühr in die Zeus Höhle
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up at your hotel villa or apartment. We dont pickup from Chania or Rethimno. We pickup for normal tours from the regions of Chersonissos, Malia, Sissi, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Istron and Ierapetra. For VIP Tours only we also pickup from Heraklion.
What To Expect
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Agios Nikolaos
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panagias Keras Church
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Katharo Plataeu
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Lassithi Plateau
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dikteon Cave
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Selinari
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Krasi
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- None
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-40057P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities.
- Eintrittsgebühr in die Zeus Höhle.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Eintrittsgebühr in die Zeus Höhle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- none
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
