Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Tour from Heraklion
Overview
Discover the magic of the Lassithi Plateau, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. Surrounded by mountains and traditional villages, this fertile plain offers stunning scenery and an authentic taste of rural Crete.
Visit Vidiani Monastery, a peaceful Orthodox monastery at the foot of Louloudaki Mountain. Continue to the legendary Psychro Cave (Cave of Zeus) and admire its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Next, explore Lasinthos Eco Park, featuring traditional workshops such as pottery and candle making, along with a small animal farm. Then stop at the picturesque village of Krasi, famous for its natural springs and the oldest plane tree in Crete.
End your journey at an Olive Mill Farm, where you'll discover local products and enjoy optional Cretan cuisine with beautiful mountain and Aegean Sea views.
What's Included
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for all our tour participants
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide / Leader
- Lunch Olive Mill Farm Buffet (optional - 15€ per person)
- Cave of Zeus
- Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
We offer pick-up from specific meeting points in the following areas: Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia, as well as from selected centrally located meeting points in Heraklion town.When making your booking, please select the pick-up option that includes the area where your hotel or accommodation is located.After you make your booking, we will contact you with the exact pick-up location and time, choosing the meeting point closest to your accommodation.Please make sure to check your email, Viator/booking platform messages, and WhatsApp after booking, as we will send your pick-up details through one or more of these channels.
What To Expect
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Heraklion
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Monastery Vidiani
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cave of Diktaion Andron
1 hour 50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lasinthos Eco Park
1 hour 5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Krasi
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lyrakis Family S.A.
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The visit to the Cave of Zeus is the most physically demanding part of the excursion. Access involves an uphill walk and a considerable number of steps, including uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces. The cave itself is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Travellers with limited mobility should take this into consideration before choosing to enter the cave.
- Accessible restroom facilities are not guaranteed at every stop. Restroom breaks are normally available at designated stops, cafés or tavernas along the route.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for all our tour participants.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Driver.
- Tour Guide / Leader.
- Lunch. Olive Mill Farm Buffet (optional - 15€ per person).
- Cave of Zeus.
- Drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Tour from Heraklion is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The visit to the Cave of Zeus is the most physically demanding part of the excursion. Access involves an uphill walk and a considerable number of steps, including uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces. The cave itself is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Travellers with limited mobility should take this into consideration before choosing to enter the cave.
- Accessible restroom facilities are not guaranteed at every stop. Restroom breaks are normally available at designated stops, cafés or tavernas along the route.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Tour from Heraklion 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
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for all our tour participants
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide / Leader
- LunchOlive Mill Farm Buffet (optional - 15€ per person)
- Cave of Zeus
- Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The visit to the Cave of Zeus is the most physically demanding part of the excursion. Access involves an uphill walk and a considerable number of steps, including uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces. The cave itself is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Travellers with limited mobility should take this into consideration before choosing to enter the cave.
- Accessible restroom facilities are not guaranteed at every stop. Restroom breaks are normally available at designated stops, cafés or tavernas along the route.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
