Zominthos
Minoan building on a high plateau of Psiloritis, part of the UNESCO Minoan palatial centres.
Archaeological sites · Anogeia




Description:
Arrival at Vassilakis Estate & greet your guide
Tour of olive press with Vassilakis family member:
• Viewing of the original 1865 museum-piece hand-operated press
and description of how olive oil used to be made
• Viewing of the working olive mill and description of how olive oil is
made today
• Picnic in our olive grove amongst the olive trees. Includes tasting of 3 local Cretan wines accompanied with a generous selection of delicious Cretan cheeses, fresh vegetables & fruit.
Free time for questions and photos.
Minoan building on a high plateau of Psiloritis, part of the UNESCO Minoan palatial centres.
Archaeological sites · Anogeia
A high plain under Psiloritis.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Anogeia
The cave where Zeus grew up.
Caves · Anogeia
A mountain convent on the slopes of Psiloritis.
Churches & monasteries · Malevizi
A green walk from Lake Votomos at Zaros.
Gorges · Gortyna
A Venetian monastery above Zaros.
Churches & monasteries · Gortyna
Village on the southern slopes of Psiloritis, rebuilt after 1943.
All villages & towns · Phaistos
A Minoan sacred cave high on Psiloritis.
Caves · Phaistos
Proud mountain village on Psiloritis, famous for lyra music, weaving and shepherd cuisine.
All villages & towns · Anogeia
Large mountain village at the foot of Psiloritis, west of Heraklion.
All villages & towns · Malevizi
A small spring lake with a trout taverna.
Lakes, rivers & waterfalls · Gortyna
Mountain village famous for spring water and trout.
All villages & towns · Phaistos
Mountain village on the south side of Psiloritis.
All villages & towns · Phaistos
A UNESCO geopark around Crete's highest mountain.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Amari
A colourful village at the foot of Psiloritis.
All villages & towns · Anogeia
Enjoy a delicious al fresco picnic in our olive grove
amongst the olive trees.
Taste 3 local Cretan wines, accompanied with a generous
selection of Cretan cheeses, fresh vegetables & fruit.
The guide will be at the entrance of Vassilakis Estate. Α sign at the entrance indicating the meeting point.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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