Crete Caves, Monastery & Park Day Tour
Highlights
nature, religious, Cave
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English, Greek
Description
Spend a day exploring the highlights of Crete, the largest and most populous of the Greek islands situated on the southern border of the Aegean Sea. Visit Monastery Panagia Kera Kardiotissa, an Eastern Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary near the village of Kera in Crete, Greece. Head to the Diktaion Andron, commonly known as the Zeus Cave by the locals, which is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete. Stroll through the Eco Park and taste authentic Cretan cuisine baked in the wood oven at a local restaurant.
Itinerary
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Crete Caves, Monastery & Park Tour
- Meet the guide at the agreed-upon location and travel to Monastery Panagia Kera Kardiotissa.
- See the ancient frescoes designed in the 13th and 14th century and continue to the Psychro village to discover the famous Cave of Zeus.
- Arrive at the Dictean Cave, a cave of mystic atmosphere, impressively adorned by large columns, stalactites and stalagmites, which is considered the birthplace of Zeus, the father of the Greek Gods.
- Move to the Eco Park, an excellent combination of a natural park and a traditional village that offers numerous interactive activities and attractions.
- Head to a local restaurant to try authentic Cretan cuisine.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.