Lasithi Plateau Tour in Crete | Olive Oil, Crafts & Zeus Cave
➢Visit the scenic Lasithi Plateau surrounded by the Dikti Mountains
➢ Guided olive oil tasting at a traditional Cretan estate
➢ Discover the art of handmade Cretan knife craftsmanship
➢ Enjoy coffee in the charming village of Krasi beneath its ancient plane tree
➢ Taste authentic Cretan cheeses at a local dairy
➢ Experience traditional pottery making at a ceramics workshop
➢ Optional visit to the legendary Zeus Cave (Dikteon Cave)
➢ Small group or private tour with relaxed pace and personalized attention
- Price:From €432 Private Tour
- Offer:Book Direct & Save 10%
- Tour time:7-8 hours
- Months:may - september
- Days:except sunday
- Pickup:For private tours, we offer pick-ups from other areas also upon consultation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private knowledgeable local guide
- Transport by luxury air conditioned minivan or SUV (up to 3 person)
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel harbor or designated meeting points
- Bottled water
- Liability insurance
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch ( Optional )
- Entrance to Zeus Cave 15€ (Optional)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
- Prefer comfortable shoes
UNVEILING THE TRADITIONS OF CRETE IN THE LASITHI PLATEAU & LAND OF ZEUS
Lasithi Plateau Cultural Tour – Authentic Crete Experience
Experience the authentic heart of Crete on this immersive Lasithi Plateau cultural tour, combining local craftsmanship, gastronomy, mythology and breathtaking landscapes.
Your journey begins with a guided visit and olive oil tasting at the renowned Omalia Olive Oil Factory, where you will discover why Cretan extra virgin olive oil is considered among the finest in the world.
Continue to a traditional Cretan knife workshop and learn about this centuries-old craft, deeply rooted in the island’s history and identity. Enjoy a relaxing coffee stop in the charming village of Krasi, home to one of Crete’s oldest and most impressive plane trees.
Drive through the stunning Lasithi Plateau, surrounded by the Dikti Mountains, and visit a local cheese dairy to taste authentic Cretan cheeses while learning about pastoral traditions. Discover the art of Cretan pottery at a traditional ceramics workshop, where skilled artisans keep this heritage alive.
For those who wish, an optional visit to the legendary Zeus Cave (Dikteon Cave), believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, adds a fascinating mythological dimension to the day.
The experience can conclude with an optional traditional lunch at Selí Ampélou, offering panoramic mountain views and authentic Cretan flavors.
Available as a private tour, this experience is ideal for travelers seeking authentic villages, local crafts, traditional food and the true spirit of inland Crete.
