Duration: 8–9 hours
️ Start Time: 09:00
Departure From: Elounda, Agios Nikolaos
Vehicle Options:
4WD SUV – For up to 4 guests
Premium Minivan – For up to 7 guests
Omalia Olive Mill – Taste the Tree of Life
In the heart of the Lasithi mountains lies Omalia, a modern olive oil factory that still bows to the old ways. Here, you’ll learn about olive oil production from harvest to press, and sample the liquid gold that fuels the Cretan kitchen and soul.
Includes a guided tour and tasting of extra virgin olive oil with Cretan rusks.
⛪ Kera Kardiotissa Monastery – A Place of Miracles
A quiet and deeply spiritual stop. This 14th-century monastery is home to the miraculous icon of Panagia Kera, once stolen and later returned. The interior is adorned with vivid frescoes that speak of faith, resilience, and deep-rooted devotion.
Modest clothing required – shawls provided if needed.
Lasithi Plateau – A Ride Through Myth and Memory
Rising up into the misty heights of Crete, the Lasithi Plateau is dotted with old windmills, grazing sheep, and vineyards. Here, myth says that Zeus himself was born in a nearby cave. The air is cooler, the land fertile, and the horizon endless.
Panoramic drive through scattered traditional villages.
Lasinthos Eco Park – The Soul of Rural Life
This lovingly crafted eco-village recreates the rural lifestyle of old Crete. Visit traditional workshops like weaving, cheese-making, or pottery. Children will love the farm animals; adults will love the mountain tea and the wood-oven smells.
Optional coffee or herbal tea break under the carob trees.
️ Tzermiado Village – Lunch Among the Locals
Time slows down here. This picturesque village is the beating heart of the plateau. You’ll have free time to wander, explore, and choose from a handful of cozy, family-run tavernas offering warm dishes like lamb with stamnagathi or fresh stuffed vegetables.
Lunch not included – we’ll suggest top spots depending on the day.
Krasi Village – The Oldest Tree, the Quietest Moment
Our last stop is poetic. In Krasi, you’ll meet the island’s most ancient plane tree, estimated to be over 2,000 years old. Sit in its generous shade and enjoy a moment of stillness, next to the village’s old fountains where the spring water never stops flowing.
Perfect photo stop and end-of-day reflection.
