Small Group Tour to Authentic Villages Lasithi Plateau&Olive Mill
About This Tour
Discover the traditional side of Crete on this small-group journey through the Lasithi Plateau and its authentic villages. Over the course of the day, you’ll ex...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Heraklion, Lasithi · Languages: English
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; 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.
About Heraklion
Heraklion
Come to Heraklion for a mix of history and hedonism between the party bars and the palaces of Knossos. Local guides from Everest Global Hub can help navigate the Venetian harbors and Cretan streets.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from accommodation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English speaking driver guide
- Liability Insurance
- Coffee or Refreshments
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Lunch (optional)
- Knossos Palace tickets 20 euros per person
- Zeus Cave Entrance
Itinerary
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1Day 01
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.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 stoppingHere 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.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 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 stoppingPass by without stoppingYou can't leave from Lasithi Plateau without tasting their delicious cuisine with their fresh product.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Heraklion. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Heraklion. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
