Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson
Overview
This is a private tour.
Experience Crete from a unique perspective on this all-day Land Rover safari, combining mythology, culture, and authentic local flavors. Begin with a hotel pick-up in Heraklion and enjoy a scenic off-road drive through the eastern slopes of Psiloritis, Livadi Plateau, and Nida Plateau, with stunning mountain views along the way. Visit the legendary Idaion Andron cave, where Zeus was rased, and explore the resilient mountain village of Anogia with a traditional Greek coffee. The highlight is a hands-on cheese-making class at Psiloritis Shalet, tasting fresh local dairy and regional delicacies. The day concludes with a comfortable return, leaving you with lasting memories of Crete’s landscapes, traditions, and myths.
What's Included
- Lunch (meal, soft drinks, water)
- Experienced, English speaking driver
- Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)
- Bottled water
- Anything that it is not mentioned at the "Price includes" list
- Specialized guides for museums and archaeological sites
Meeting and Pickup
Free transport from/to your hotel as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area.
What To Expect
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Agia Irini Monastery at Kroussonas
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Zominthos (pass by)
Nida Plateau
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cave Ideon Antron
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Anogia
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Psiloritis Mountain
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Lunch. (meal, soft drinks, water).
- Experienced, English speaking driver.
- Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area).
- Bottled water.
- Anything that it is not mentioned at the "Price includes" list.
- Specialized guides for museums and archaeological sites.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson 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(meal, soft drinks, water)
- Experienced, English speaking driver
- Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)
- Bottled water
- Anything that it is not mentioned at the "Price includes" list
- Specialized guides for museums and archaeological sites
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
