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Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$597.88
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This is a private tour. The mountainous, provincial road climbs the eastern slopes of Psiloritis and offers incredible views of Heraklion and the Cretan Sea. Soon we reach Krousonas and through a dirt road, which runs parallel to the homonymous gorge, to the plateau. The place is beautiful with thousands of pear and apple trees scattered all over. The dirt road will lead us tothe plateau of Nida, where we will visit Idaion Andron, the cave where Zeus was raised. From there, we will head to Anogia for a stop in a traditional kafenion. After we will go to Axos village and have free time in woodcraft museum. Our trip continues to Livadia and Psiloritis Chalet Retreat where we will have our cooking lesson – preparing traditional cheese and local specialties. The return to Heraklion will be through the provincial road Heraklion – Anogia.
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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
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Agia Irini Monastery at KroussonasOur 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.
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ZominthosIn this part, we pass through Zominthos, the ancient Minoic site, to enjoy a fully off-road 4X4 experience.
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Nida PlateauOur route continues to the Nida Plateau, home to the Idaion Andron cave, where mythology says Zeus was raised.
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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.
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AnogiaAnogia is a famous traditional and historical village of Crete. There you can taste a traditional greek coffee or walking around the village.
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Psiloritis MountainOur 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.
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Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson
Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$597.88
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!