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The 15 Best Lasithi Plateau & Zeus Cave Tours

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A ring of stone windmills, a fertile mountain plain, and the cave where myth says Zeus was born. These are the best Lasithi Plateau tours: which include the climb to the Dikteon cave, which stop at a village weaver or a taverna lunch, how long the mountain drive takes, and what each costs.

Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit - Lasithi Plateau windmills: the photo stop that teaches a little

1.Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,099 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

4WD Crete tour with Potamies farm, Aposelemis Dam, Lasithi windmills, and optional Zeus Cave. Pickup and lunch with wine.

“We booked this tour last minute not knowing exactly what to expect, but it ended up being one of the best experiences we had during our entire trip to Greece! Our guide was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Crete, but also hilarious, energetic, and passionate. He brought so much life to the tour and made the day unforgettable. The off-roading was a blast and such a refreshing change from the usual tours. Every stop was full of fun, from feeding and milking goats, to watching a pottery demonstration, to a live cooking demo followed by a delicious traditional meal. The views throughout the day were stunning. Although the…”

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Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour - 4x4 Pickup and the Ride: Defender Energy, Mountain-Air Reality

2.Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

4x4 safari across Crete’s highlands to Potamies farm life, Aposelemis Dam villages, and the Cave of Zeus, with lunch included.

“We had a brilliant day out with Vangelis. He was very professional and friendly, full of information. We went high up into the mountains, tremendous views over the island. The Lasithi plateau is simply amazing surrounded by mountains. Fabulous taverna for lunch, they served the best orange juice! Highly recommend.”

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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - Lasithi Plateau windmills: water pumping and flour-making history

3.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136

Crete countryside day from Heraklion: olive oil press, Mochos village coffee, Lasithi windmills, Aposelemis views, Zeus cave, optional Knossos.

“My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour. Our tour guide, Stavros, was knowledgeable, flexible and went out of his way to ensure that we had a “true picture of Cretan life”. We got to experience the itinerary as described but as an added bonus went to a cucumber and strawberry farm where we got to pick our own cucumbers and berries while enjoying a lovely glass of wine. Stavros even took us to try authentic Cretan yogurt and honey plus he gave us a bottle of olive oil from his own olive farm. My husband and I had an amazing time and recommend this particular tour…”

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Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm

Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm - Morning pickup and the drive uphill (what the day feels like early on)

4.Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 451 reviews · 450 - 630 minutes · from $47

Lassithi Plateau day trip from Crete: Vidiani Monastery, Psychro Cave of Zeus, Krasi plane tree, and an olive mill farm tasting.

“good way to get to see some of the countryside if you don't rent a car. pickup/drop off went smoothly, the stops are a bit on the short side compared to the driving around but you get to see what you come for”

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Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour - Morning pickups, coach time, and how to survive 10.5 hours

5.Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 404 reviews · 10.5 - 11 hours · from $58

Lassithi Plateau highlights, Zeus Cave, Vidiani Monastery, olive mill tasting, then a guided Knossos visit in one long day.

“Guide was excellent. Very informative. Good value for money. Be aware that the walk up to the cave of Zeus may be difficult for people who are not normally very active/fit. There is the option of going up/down on a donkey if the walk is too hard for you.”

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Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery - Pickup and getting around from Agios Nikolaos (and nearby areas)

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour - Omalia Olive Press: liquid gold, explained with a light touch

7.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $127

A door-to-door Heraklion day trip to Knossos and the Lasithi Plateau, with an olive oil tour, villages, and myth-heavy stops.

“We were six people total in the group, and the experience was amazing! Niko was a wonderful guide who was not only courteous and kind but also shared informative fun facts throughout our journey. The views were spectacular and the food at the restaurant we stopped at was delicious! Our tea/coffee stop in the village of Krasi was a special gem (the mountain tea was simply divine!). The visit to the Palace of Knossos was great as well. I completely recommend this tour :)”

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Crete: Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, and Olive Factory Tour

Crete: Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, and Olive Factory Tour - The Mountain Climb: Olive Groves, Villages, and Goat-Watching Moments

Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus

Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus - Lasithi Plateau windmills: a quick photo moment worth the detour

9.Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $544

Private day trip from Heraklion to Mochos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus, and Knossos, with honey and raki tasting plus museum time.

“Booked this private tour for our family during our cruise thru the Greek Islands. Kostas(tour operator) was very communicative thru email and we knew exactly where and when to meet upon disembarking from the ship. Maria was our tour guide for the day. She was very personable, knowledgeable and overall fun to be around. The tour was outstanding. She had a plan for the day but was flexible with the older people in the group. This was probably one of the best tours that anyone in my family had ever experienced in all of our travels. At the end of the tour Kostas introduced himself to us and we received…”

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Crete: Lassithi Plateau & Kera Monastery Tour with Ceramics

Crete: Lassithi Plateau & Kera Monastery Tour with Ceramics - Panagia Kera Kardiotissa Monastery: icons, nuns, and mountain calm

10.Lassithi Plateau & Kera Monastery Tour with Ceramics

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 169 reviews · 10 hours · from $44Best value

Crete full-day tour from Heraklion: Kera Monastery, Lassithi Plateau villages, ceramics workshop, views, and Cretan lunch. $44

“First we drove through the mountains and we got told so much information about the myths, people of greece and the land. We visited the monastery and had a guided tour round the little old church. We then drove up to near the cave. From the car park, the cave was roughly a 15 mins walk (if you walk fast) up a very steep path, but you have the option to ride a donkey for €10 each way. The cave was big and well lit. Around the area there were food and drink places. The Cave is free to enter if you are a european citizen with a valid id…”

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Knossos & Lassithi Private Tour–Discover Zeus’s Land with a Local

Knossos & Lassithi Private Tour–Discover Zeus’s Land with a Local - Price and value: what you’re really paying for

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine - Mesa Lasithi coffee time: how villagers actually slow down

12.Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Private Heraklion day to Lasithi Plateau and Knossos with olive oil tastings, pottery tryout, windmills, coffee stops, and wine.

“Realizing that there are two cruise ports in Crete and make sure that your ship is coming into the right on for the tour. Apparently they are 2 hours apart and the tour company doesn’t verify which port your ship is coming.”

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Private Jeep Tour – Zeus Cave – Cretan villages

Private Jeep Tour - Zeus Cave - Cretan villages - Potamies Mitato: Cheese, Flour, and Tastings in a Real Shepherd Stop

13.Private Jeep Tour – Zeus Cave – Cretan villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $385

Private 4x4 Zeus Cave villages tour from Heraklion with authentic mitato cheese-making, Lasithi windmills, sunken Atlantis, and wood-oven lunch.

“Our Jeep tour was such a fun adventure! We loved our private group experience. It worked great for our cruise excursion. Dimitri spoke great English and made the whole experience entertaining from start to finish. It was the perfect way to explore the area with plenty of laughs and great stories along the way. Highly recommend!”

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Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour

Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour - Pickup, comfort, and why the vehicle setup matters

14.Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 7.5 - 8 hours · from $135

Small-group Crete day from Heraklion: olive oil tasting, village walks, Lasithii Zeus views, optional Zeus Cave, and Knossos.

“Despite any delays with hiccup Stavros kept me informed which was brilliant you don't usually get that sort of service. The guide Mike was funny, knowledgeable and expert driving made me feel safe add more likely to travel with this company again. Even though zeus's cave was closed at the time of visitation or the other stops on the way including the photography sessions were amazing.”

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Crete: Lasithi Plateau Zeus Cave Guided Jeep Safari Tour

Crete: Lasithi Plateau Zeus Cave Guided Jeep Safari Tour - Pickup to Aposelemis Dam: Sfentili’s sunken village moment

15.Lasithi Plateau Zeus Cave Guided Jeep Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Jeep safari from Crete to the Lasithi Plateau and Zeus Cave, plus olive oil, cheese, Aposelemis Dam, and a hearty village lunch.

“The trip was great! Our guide was very funny and he made me feel comfortable the whole trip. What I liked the most was that we went offroad and the view we saw after that!”

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