Enjoy a full day trip up to the Lassithi Plateau with majestic views and off-roading thrown in!

All Ages

Duration

7 hours

About

A full day trip up to the Lassithi Plateau with majestic views and off-roading thrown in. Keep your eyes open for eagles & vultures. Explore Greek mythology and visit the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. Also, visit a 2000-year-old plane tree at Krassi.

This tour takes you high up into the Dikti Range of mountains to the Plateau of Lassithi (850 meters above sea level).

Itinerary

We will pick you up from your accommodation in the morning and then go on our way onwards and upwards into the Dikti range. On a steady climb, the views will be outstanding and you'll pass through several traditional and very picturesque mountain villages, there will be plenty of opportunities to stop for photos or maybe coffee at a real taverna.

At the Lassithi Plateau, you may well see Eagles and Vultures as both nests around this area. You will begin to circle the plateau, soaking up the scenery until we reach the base of Mount Spathi (2,140 meters above sea level) second highest on the island. On the north face of Spathi is the Psychro Cave , the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus.

From here you have a 15-minute uphill walk to the entrance to the cave, it's a fairly steep climb and may not suit very elderly or disabled people. At the cave, there is a small entrance fee to be paid (Children €0) and from there follow the defined path down into the spectacular cave. Again it's steep in and out but there are handrails and proper steps. The cave is beautifully lit and photos are a must, but please note, No Flash Photography.

After the cave, you shall be taken for your traditional Cretan meze lunch which includes local wine. Please inform us if you have special dietary requirements.

After lunch, you'll continue around the plateau and then descend taking in views of the north coast and the impressive Aposelemis Dam Which holds 27,000,000 cubic meters of water, again plenty of photo opportunities. You will then visit the oldest plane tree on the island (2400 yrs old) as well as the male monastery at Selinari.

Included

Land Rover Discovery with air-conditioning, experienced driver, refreshments/water, Cretan Lunch.

Note
This tour contains many outstanding views therefore there are a number of stopping points on route, but the driver will be happy to stop anywhere you choose provided it's safe to do so.