Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete & the cave of Zeus
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
INTO THE PATHS OF THE GODS
Discovery to the traditional life of Crete and visiting the cave of Zeus! Start by visiting to a traditional paddock where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making and taste traditional products! Impressive off Roading through mountains and wildlife nature with unique views! Visit the cave of Zeus and then enjoy a tour through traditional small villages and taste Crete in the most traditional restaurant of the area!
Don’t miss it!
∙Full-day off-road adventure
∙Visit the Cave of the god Zeus , the mythological birthplace of Zeus.
∙Visit the local farm, taste traditional shepherd’s products and learn the traditional activities such as Goat milking ,Cheese making ,Feeding animals
∙Off-Road the imposing Cretan mountains with safety
∙Visit the Dam of Aposelemis with the sunken village of Sfendyli
∙Learn the history, local life & Mythology of Crete
∙Panoramic views & photos
∙Lunch cooked in the wood oven with wine & water
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Don't forget : Walking shoes, Sunscreen, Hat & Sun glasses, Jacket, Water
In the case that the Cave of Zeus is closed for works or any other reason, free time is available for an optional visit to the café nearby or any other activities/visits suggested by the tour guide.
Safari Experts Crete reserves the right to change routes or stops for safety reasons
The ticket to the cave of Zeus - Normal (6€) / for students (free) / Over 65 years old (3€) | Those fee prices are for EU Union citizens | For all the rest is Normal (6€) / for students (3€) / Over 65 years old (3€) | For any change of those prices, Safari Experts is not responsible.
We provide child seats just let us know when you book your tour
Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Experienced and informative drivers
Pick-up and Drop-off
Lunch with wine and water included
Tour with 4WD vehicle & fuel
any private expenses
Entrance fee EU Union citizens (under 25 years old), Cave of Zeus
Entrance fee (over 25 years old), Cave of Zeus
What To Expect
Potamies
Our first stop is the verdant one and one of the representative villages of Crete, Potamies. We will be guided to a traditional farm where we will see the milking of animals and local activities such as cheese making. There we will taste traditional products such as fresh cheese, olive oil & rakomelo!
Aposelemis Dam
Next stop is the Aposelemis dam, the largest water supply project in Crete. The village of Sfendili is submerged in the waters of the dam with its impressive old houses fading on the surface of the water. Also a natural wetland with a variety of birds.
Options
From Heraklion CruiseShip 8:30
PickUp Heraklion Cruise Ship: This is the shared option for pick up from Heraklion port passenger station for the Cruise Ships 8:30
Pickup included
PickUp 8:00-9:30am/read more
From the wider areas of: Heraklion,Amoudara,Analipsis,Anissaras,Chersonissos,Elounda,Ag. Nikolaos,Gouves,KokkiniHani,Malia, Sisi, Stalis.08.00-09.30am
Pickup included
Reviews
998 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolute MUST Do Experience in Crete- Exceeded All Expectations
Brett H,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00We booked this tour last minute not knowing exactly what to expect, but it ended up being one of the best experiences we had during our entire trip to Greece! Our guide was absolutely fantastic. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Crete, but also hilarious, energetic, and passionate. He brought so much life to the tour and made the day unforgettable. The off-roading was a blast and such a refreshing change from the usual tours. Every stop was full of fun, from feeding and milking goats, to watching a pottery demonstration, to a live cooking demo followed by a delicious traditional meal. The views throughout the day were stunning. Although the Cave of Zeus was closed, our guide was transparent about it from the start and did a great job adding in other experiences that more than made up for it. This tour was packed with culture, fun, and breathtaking scenery. It was hands down one of our favorite activities, and I truly cannot recommend it enough. Also shout out to Mario who led the group traveling with us and did a great job explaining production of olive oil at the factory.
Fun tour for everyone
Sandra G,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonder tour of authentic Crete. Nico our guide was personable and charming. Enjoyed all the stops on the tour,
No Cave of Zeus: Undergoing Multi-year Renovation
Ronald K,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
2.00Lots of off-roading, lots of snack/eating time - little sightseeing. Replacing Cave of Zeus with roadside ceramic shops a joke.
Excellent trip - The...
Linda R,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent trip - The tour guides were great, Yasser and Ilias, who were very knowledgeable & always went the extra mile. Interesting to see how the Cretan people live.
A must-do
S M,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00My son and I took this in summer of 2024 and it was a fantastic experience! Mario and his team were amazing. I highly recommended this.
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