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Lassithi Plateau and Zeus Cave Day Trip

Cross the mountain villages of the Lassithi Plateau and visit the Diktaean (Zeus) Cave on a scenic inland Crete tour with TouristLine hotel pickup from selected resort areas.

Lassithi Plateau Tour — Crete excursion with TouristLine

Quick facts

  • From €38 per adult
  • Hotel pickup from selected resort areas between Sisi and Agia Pelagia

Lassithi Plateau mountain villages

The Lassithi Plateau is a wide, fertile mountain plain ringed by the Dikti range, dotted with farming villages and famous (historically) for its windmills. The drive up is one of the most scenic in central Crete.

Diktaean Cave — the Zeus Cave

According to mythology, Zeus was born and hidden in the Diktaean Cave above the village of Psychro. The walk down into the cave reveals dramatic stalactite and stalagmite formations and is one of the most atmospheric sites on the island.

Pickup areas

Hotel pickup from Hersonissos, Malia, Stalis, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves and the Heraklion area.

What's included

Included

  • Transportation in air-conditioned bus
  • Professional driver
  • Tour guide
  • All legal taxes
  • Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ

Not included

  • Lunch at Olive Oil Mill Farm
  • Personal expenses

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