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Private Psiloritis The mountain of Gods & Cooking Lesson

Location Heraklion, Crete, Greece, Europe
$767.14
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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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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
  • (wine, soft drinks, water)
  • Specialized guides for museums and archaeological sites
  • Private expenses (coffees, alcoholic drinks etc.)
  • 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 experience. (pass by)
  • Mount Ida
    Our last stop is Psiloritis Chalet Retreat where we will live the experience of cooking – preparing traditional cheese and local specialties, that we will taste, soon after.
  • Anogia
    Anogia is a famous traditional and historical village of Crete. There you can taste a traditional greek coffee or walking around the village.
  • Our first 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.

  • 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
    $767.14
    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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