Cretan Adventure: Explore Zeus' Cave & Traditions

Explore Crete’s traditional life, visit Zeus’ Cave, enjoy off-road adventures, and savor local cuisine on this full-day small-group tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Potamies - Our journey begins in the lush and quintessential village of Crete, Potamies. Here, we will visit a traditional farm to witness animal milking and engage in local activities like cheese making. Guests will have the chance to sample traditional products such as fresh cheese, olive oil, and rakomelo!
  • Aposelemis Dam - Our next…
What's Included
  • Experienced and informative drivers
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Tour with 4WD vehicle & fuel
What's Not Included
  • any private expenses
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

INTO THE PATHS OF THE GODS
Discover the traditional life of Crete and visit the cave of Zeus! Begin with a visit to a traditional paddock where you can witness animal milking, cheese making, and taste local products! Experience impressive off-roading through mountains and wildlife with breathtaking views! Explore the cave of Zeus and then enjoy a tour…

Location
Potamies
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mary_p
Jun 28, 2025
A splendid Island tour - A fantastic day out. Saw lots of the island and our guide,Andreas, was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The views once we were up in the mountains were spectacular and we were given a lot of information. We stopped for lunch which was absolutely delicious and we were also shown how to make Tzakiki and the ingredients used for stuffing peppers and tomatoes. A really enjoyable day out full of laughter.
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Justasj955
Jun 28, 2025
Cudos to Vangelis and the trip - It was perfect trip, we learned a lot about Crete, its environment, nature, local people and their activities. Our biggest compliments go to our driver Vangelis, who was our teacher during the trip. From the very beggining it was very clear that he loves what he does, it is always a pleasure to meet such people in other countries who are ready to open their hearts and knowledge to the guests and teach them something new about the Homeland. Best wishes Vangelis! Justas and Indre
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Miriamfg4917ic
Jun 25, 2025
We had a lovely day - An unforgettable experience – highly recommended! We had the great pleasure of taking Safari Experts on a Jeep Safari in Crete – and what can we say? It was just mega! From the first moment it was clear: It's gonna be a special day. Our guide Georgios was absolutely awesome – super likable, funny, and with so much heart and passion that you immediately felt in good hands. He not only guided us safely over remote slopes and through breathtaking landscapes, but also thrilled us with exciting stories, little insider tips and an honest look behind the scenes of the island. The tour was authentic, varied and done with a lot of attention to detail – far away from mass tourism. We saw beautiful, hidden places, drove through original mountain villages and just had incredible fun! If you want to experience Crete from its real, wild side and still want to laugh warmly – this is the right place. Thanks to the whole team – and especially Georgios – for this special adventure!
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Jenniferel6230yc
Jun 23, 2025
Super vet en echt de moeite waard! - Our tour guide Yasser was wonderfull. He explained everything about crete and it’s history. He even stopped on the side of the road to pick fruits and herbs for us. We had a wonderful experience with him and would definitely do it again. If you do this excursion I hope you will be with Yasser. He will make it worthwhile ❤️
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Michael_l
Jun 21, 2025
Crete Jeep Tour - This was an amazing introduction to Crete. Vagelis was a fantastic guide and showed us the local side of the island. We fed and milked goats, visited beautiful lookouts, learned about the olive oil industry, explored a monestary and had a wonderful Greek lunch at an intimate family restaurant in the mountains of Crete. Our guide made sure that we experienced the beauty of the island as well as the local customs and traditions. This was our favorite tour while on our 23 day European vacation and helped our entire party fall in love with Crete. We would highly recommend this tour to about any age group. Our family included seniors, middle aged parents and teens. There was something in it for everyone.
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Alethia
Jun 21, 2025
Off the Beaten Path. - So worth it! They picked us up right from our hotel. Unfortunately the cave of Zeus was closed however we did get to go to an olive oil factory. Mario and Manos were excellent tour guides and so funny!! They stopped and picked so many edible and beautiful plants on the side of the road for us all to enjoy. The hillside farm was a unique experience allowing us to milk a goat, feed the goats and grind wheat into flour. The off roading experience was invigorating. The views were breathtaking on top of the windmill mountain and then the huge magical mountain plateau was straight out of a Studio Ghibli film.
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419eilidha
Jun 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - My family and I had an amazing time on this tour! The experience was well-organized and enjoyable from start to finish. What made it truly special was our amazing guide, Mario, – knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, which made everything more engaging and fun. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great way to explore Crete!
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Princesssari2017
Jun 20, 2025
Clear recommendation! - We had a super great day with André aka Jesus :D From hotel pick-up to the return journey simply top. With his lively and great manner André alias Jesus showed us many great corners in Crete including herbalism. The entire ride was informative, fun and exciting. With the always perfect music of André we drove from destination to destination and never had to wait or queue anywhere, i.e. everything was super organized. Thank you very much
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A3492jlnickt
Jun 19, 2025
Beautiful and authentic experience. - I would recommend this for anyone looking for a truly authentic Crete experience. Great food, amazing local shops. We would return in a heartbeat!
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Alix
Jun 18, 2025
A little peak into Heraklion past and present - Although plans deviated, they made up for it in experiences and we truly enjoyed our day. Everything from the food, to the goats, to the 2,000 year old tree, this tour was a great mix of everything.
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From $104
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).