Small Group Cultural Tour of Krasi and Lasithi Plateau

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Small Group Cultural Tour of Krasi and Lasithi PlateauSmall Group Cultural Tour of Krasi and Lasithi PlateauSmall Group Cultural Tour of Krasi and Lasithi Plateau
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Why we love it?

The Small Group Tour to Authentic Villages in the Lasithi Plateau offers a unique opportunity to explore the traditional lifestyle and stunning landscapes of Crete. Over the course of seven hours, participants will visit picturesque villages such as Krasi, known for its ancient plane tree and local olive mills. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking an immersive cultural experience, as it combines scenic drives in an air-conditioned vehicle with insights from a local English-speaking driver guide. The small group setting ensures a more personalized experience, allowing for deeper engagement with the local culture and history. Refreshments are provided, enhancing the overall experience of this authentic Greek adventure.

Inclusions

  • Pick up and drop off from accommodation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local English speaking driver guide
  • Liability Insurance
  • Coffee or Refreshments
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Lunch (optional)
  • Knossos Palace tickets 20 euros per person
  • Zeus Cave Entrance

Itinerary

Our first stop

Our first stop is at the 4th generation Olive Oil Mill in Malia town to learn about the olive oil making and taste different extra olive oil of their production.

Next, we'll visit Krasi village and the 2400 years old Platanus tree.

Next, we'll visit Krasi village and the 2400 years old Platanus tree.

old windmills of Lasithi and to learn the significance for the locals

Time to explore old windmills of Lasithi and to learn the significance for the locals.
Entering Lasithi Plateau, you'll meet 26 stone mills dating back to the 1800s, operated until the end of WWII.

Pass by without stopping

Pass by without stopping

Zeus Cave with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites

Here you can visit Zeus Cave with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the mythology, the father of the Greek ancient Gods, Zeus, was born.

Time to enjoy Greek coffee in a traditional (Kaffeneio) Cafe, combined with Cretan raki.

Time to enjoy Greek coffee in a traditional (Kaffeneio) Cafe, combined with Cretan raki.

traditional villages of Lasithi Plateau

As we drive and explore the traditional villages of Lasithi Plateau, the driver guide will give you information and facts about the history and tradition of the area.
Here, in this village, we'll pick up and enjoy some fresh strawberries from our garden.

Next stop

Next stop is in this village to learn about our diary products that we produce in Lasithi Plateau and will taste a Cretan yoghourt with honey.

Pass by without stopping

Pass by without stopping

Stop 11

You can't leave from Lasithi Plateau without tasting their delicious cuisine with their fresh product.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats available on request
  • We pick up and drop off from your hotel/port/airport. We pick up and drop off all travelers from Heraklion, Hersonissos and Malia region. We don't pick up travelers from Chania, Rethimno, Ierapetra, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Sitia region. We don't pick up from Rethimno,Chania,Souda port, Agios Nikolaos,Sitia and Ierapetra areas.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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