East Crete - Spinalonga The Fortress of Legends

📍SPINALONGA – AGIOS NIKOLAOS – LASITHI PLATEAU

⏱ Duration: 9 Hours  💶 Price: €500

Discover the authentic side of Eastern Crete with a premium private tour from Heraklion, designed for travelers who want to explore beyond the typical tourist routes. With Cretan Bus, you travel in comfort with a professional local driver and enjoy a carefully planned itinerary combining mountain landscapes, mythology, coastal beauty and Cretan gastronomy.

Your journey begins at the impressive Lasithi Plateau, located 850 meters above sea level and surrounded by the Dikti Mountains. A stop in the traditional village of Krasi offers authentic Greek coffee in a peaceful setting. Driving around the plateau, you’ll admire historic windmills, authentic villages and panoramic countryside views.

In Psychro, you may visit the legendary Dikteon Andron, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus according to Greek mythology (entrance not included). Nearby, the Mythology Park offers interactive exhibits for families and history lovers.

A traditional Cretan lunch follows at a local mountain taverna. After descending from the mountains, we visit a local olive oil factory to learn about harvesting techniques and enjoy a tasting session of premium extra virgin olive oil.

The tour continues to the coastal beauty of Elounda and Plaka, with a boat transfer to the historic island fortress of Spinalonga (archaeological entrance not included). The day concludes in elegant Agios Nikolaos, where you can stroll around Lake Voulismeni or relax by the sea before returning comfortably to Heraklion.

Included: VIP minibus, professional driver, traditional lunch, coffee in Krasi, boat trip to Spinalonga.

Not Included: Entrance to Dikteon Cave or Mythology Park, entrance to Spinalonga archaeological site, personal drinks.