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Lassithi plateau half-day tour with transfer and lunch
Excursions & day trips

Lassithi plateau half-day tour with transfer and lunch

Free cancellation
Place: Heraklion
Duration: from 5 hours to 6 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Enjoy an off-road driving in the easternmost side of Crete
  • Take the chance to discover the "Cretan Atlantis"
  • Visit a local olive oil factory
  • Admire the windmills which characterize the Lassithi plateau
  • Have lunch in a traditional restaurant

What to expect

Experience a journey into the easternmost region on the island of Crete.

After getting acquainted with your guide and following a short briefing, you'll head south towards Lassithi. The road will first lead you to the dam of Aposelemi, where, depending on the waters' level, it coul be that you'll be able to see the ruins of the abandoned village of Sfendili. You'll then continue up to another picturesque village, Avdou, to stop for a visit at an olive oil factory. There you'll discover the local varieties and have a closer firsthand look at the olive oil making process. At this point of the tour, you'll eventually be able to reach Lassithi and take some souvenir photos of the plateau with its windmills. You'll end this experience with a typical Cretan lunch in a traditional restaurant, before being driven back to your hotel or accomodation.

You can choose between the following options available in the order box: OPTION 1- open group/ standard price; OPTION 2 - private tour/single rider (adult only) ; OPTION 3- private tour/couple deal; OPTION 4 - Range Rover Vogue/4 people (price per vehicle); OPTION 5 - Land Rover Discovery/4 people (price per vehicle); OPTION 6 - Land Rover Discovery/6 people (price per vehicle).

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Important to know

Not allowed:

  • minimum age for joining this activity is 5; moreover, it's mandatory that minors are accompanied by at least one adult

Not suitable for:

  • due to uneven and steep surfaces, this activity isn't suitable for anyone who has difficulty walking

Know in advance:

  • please note there's a minimum of 4 people/tickets to buy for the open group/standard price rate (Option 1 in the calendar)
  • this tour includes a pickup service: reach out to the supplier at least 24 hours in advance to arrange for an exact pickup location and time (contact details in the info voucher you'll receive after booking)

Remember to bring:

  • comfortabke walking shoes are recommended
  • don't forget to bring a hat, a pair of sunglasses, suncream as well as a camera for your souvenir photos

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What’s included

Lunch

Water

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

Driver guide

WiFi

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 15 days before the experience begins., Receive a 75% refund if you cancel up to 6 days before the experience begins., Receive a 30% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

You'll be picked up directly from your hotel or accomodation in Crete. Please reach out to the supplier to arrange for pickup.

Provider

Explor.gr

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464