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Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson

Location Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$589.44
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Overview

This is a private tour.
Experience Crete from a unique perspective on this all-day Land Rover safari, combining mythology, culture, and authentic local flavors. Begin with a hotel pick-up in Heraklion and enjoy a scenic off-road drive through the eastern slopes of Psiloritis, Livadi Plateau, and Nida Plateau, with stunning mountain views along the way. Visit the legendary Idaion Andron cave, where Zeus was rased, and explore the resilient mountain village of Anogia with a traditional Greek coffee. The highlight is a hands-on cheese-making class at Psiloritis Shalet, tasting fresh local dairy and regional delicacies. The day concludes with a comfortable return, leaving you with lasting memories of Crete’s landscapes, traditions, and myths.
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Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Bottled water
  • Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)
  • Experienced, English speaking driver
  • (meal, soft drinks, water)
  • Specialized guides for museums and archaeological sites
  • Anything that it is not mentioned at the "Price includes" list

  • Agia Irini Monastery at Kroussonas
    Our first stop is the popular monastery of Ag.Irini located in Krousonas village. We’ll pass through the charming village of Krousonas and follow an off-road trail parallel to the impressive Krousonas Gorge, eventually reaching the fertile Livadi Plateau, a peaceful landscape dotted with thousands of pear and apple trees.
  • In this part, we pass through Zominthos, the ancient Minoic site, to enjoy a fully off-road 4X4 experience. (pass by)
  • Nida Plateau
    Our route continues to the Nida Plateau, home to the Idaion Andron cave, where mythology says Zeus was raised.
  • Our stop is Ideon Cave, which is famous for being the place where Zeus, the Father of the Gods, was born and grew up. The Ideon Cave is one of the greatest cave sanctuaries in Crete, as important as the major Greek temples.
  • Anogia
    Anogia is a famous traditional and historical village of Crete. There you can taste a traditional greek coffee or walking around the village.
  • Psiloritis Mountain
    Our final stop is Livadia and the Psiloritis Chalet Retreat, where you’ll enjoy an exclusive, hands-on cooking experience — preparing traditional Cretan cheeses and local delicacies alongside experienced village cooks.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson

    Location Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
    $589.44
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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