Jeep Safari - Lasithi Route!
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4 Stars (****) |
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From Sissy - Gouves |
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7-8 Hours |
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1-8 Persons |
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From Hotel on Request |
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English,German,French,Russian |
Through this trail we will explore the central part of Crete and we will walk on 2 plateaus reaching an altitude of 1150 meters.
We will learn several things regarding the local mythology and receive more information on Crete and the local way of life.
We will follow a beautiful route through lush olive groves and reach the ruins of the Roman aqueduct in Lyttos and then we will make our first stop at the traditional village of Kastamonitsa where we will have coffee at a local traditional coffee shop. You will have the opportunity to walk in the narrow streets and get to know the architectural tradition of central Crete.
Afterwards we will start our ascent using dirt roads and enjoying stunning views, and passing by the monastery of Agia Anna we will reach the Limnakaro Plateau at an altitude of 1150 meters, where you will also get to know the architecture of “mitata”, the stone made refuges of the local shepherds. The view from there is amazing and will reward you.
We will learn several things regarding the local mythology and receive more information on Crete and the local way of life.
Our next stop is the cave of ZEUS where mythology says that the father of the gods was born (6 euros entry fee).
Right after you will enjoy an authentic meal, typical of the traditional Cretan cuisine in one of the best local taverns. Then we will go through Seli where you will be surely enchanted by the landscape and the pictures you will take from this point will be the best of your holiday.
Then we descend and reach the traditional village of Krasi with its 2000 year old plane tree and the ancient natural water spring. Finally, through a beautiful route with a very nice view we get back to the hotel full of memories.
This day will be full of surprises and will surely fill you with beautiful memories for the rest of your life.
Walking shoes or ones that are comfortable for you
Camera
Hat & Sunglasses
Towel & Swimwear
Extra money in case you desire to buy souvenirs, local products etc
Tour highlights: Visit the Acropolis Museum, one of the world's ten best museums (National Geographic's The Ten Best of Everything) Admire the most important exhibits of the Acropolis Museum you just can't miss -hand-picked among the 4,000 items on display
Mount Ida, also known as Psiloritis is actually a chain of mountains the highest of which is Timios Stavros (Greek for Holy Cross). With an altitude of 2,456 m, Ida is the highest mountain on Crete. It has the highest topographic prominence in Greece. The wider area of Psiloritis is a Natural park f
Preveli reminds of an exotic lagoon. Preveli beach and lagoon, sometimes known locally as "Palm Beach", is located below the monastery which is our first stop.
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