• Region: Heraklion
  • Duration: half day
  • Concept: cognitive, cooking class, food-tour, traditional
  • Tour days: daily
  • Travel style: escorted hot air balloon flight
  • Places visited: Lassithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus, Ceramic workshop, Traditional village Mochos

The Lassithi Plateau is a magnificent piece of Cretan nature with impressive landscapes…We invite you to visit the cave in which, according to legend, the goddess Rhea gave birth to the king of the Olympic gods – Zeus. Up on request, we can also visit a ceramic workshop, where you will have the opportunity to create a vase on a potter’s wheel.

Try yourself as a cook along with a real professional chef in a traditional village. The chef and owner of the restaurant will be waiting for you to start creating together. He will answer all your questions during the cooking class and you will be able to learn more about the secrets of Cretan products. No doubt you will try the main local delicacies.

While your dinner is languishing in the oven, you can enjoy a stroll through the colorful village. Narrow streets, mountain scenery, and a bustling central square will leave a special feeling in your heart.

Tour highlights:

  • Enjoy a half-day trip up to the Lassithi Plateau with magnificent views.
  • Explore Greek mythology and visit Psychro Cave, Zeus’ birthplace
  • Combine a holiday with your passion for clay in a pottery workshop
  • Learn about the Cretan diet during a cooking masterclass

How to prepare:

  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreens
  • Cash and credit card for personal expenses

*Average weight per person – 85 kg (+/- 10kg), please contact us before booking if this weight is exceeded.

Pregnant women: not recommended, acceptable in case they sign a notice that this is their decision. The company will not be held responsible.

Children: under 1,20 m in height are not allowed to fly. At any case, parents hold full responsibility for their children before, during and after the flight (the price is the same as for adults)

People with cardiovascular diseases are not recommended to participate in the flight.

Forbidden: pulling on ropes and hoses; opening and closing valves; sitting on and hanging over the basket; taking weapons or explosives, such as fireworks, on board; smoking in the basket; drinking alcoholic beverages; sitting on the floor of the basket.

Cancellation policy:

Once the booking is made, a refund is possible only if the weather didn’t allow
us to make a ride until the guest’s departure (otherwise, the flight is rescheduled) or in case of a medical incident that does not allow guests to participate in the ride.

8:30 AM:

Our guide will pick you up at the entrance of your hotel.

*You must wear comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes; there are sections with ascents and descents along the route; bring a hat; and put on sunscreen (use on all parts of your skin exposed to the sun, including the ears, back, shoulders, and the back of the knees and legs). Among the personal belongings you will have with you on a tour, please take cash for your expenses (some shops and restaurants do not accept credit cards).

10 AM:

We start with the Cave of Zeus, where you will be able to discover a myth, get fantastic views and photos, and enjoy one of the “top things to see on the island” yourself.

From the parking lot, you have to walk up the mountain to the entrance of the cave.

Most of the path is paved, so it is not technically difficult to climb. However, it is quite steep, and you can use a donkey ride for an additional charge if you wish to.

On our way to the next stop through the Plateau Lassiti for sure we will try some seasonal fruits offered by the local farmers.

12:30 PM:

Cooking class at the traditional village. The special dining experience includes cooking your lunch with a chef, tasting traditional Cretan products, and a bottle of local wine for two people. While your lunch is baking, you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the central square and go for a walk around the village.

2 PM:

Lunch is ready. The chef will serve the lunch you prepared together.
Pleasant and relaxing time before the departure.

3:30 PM:

Boarding the coach for a return to the hotel.


  • Pick up and return to your hotel
  • Transfer by comfortable coach
  • Water in the coach
  • Guide accompanying
  • Cooking Master class with a local chef & tasting of the local products
  • Lunch cooked by you
  • Bottle of wine for two people
  • Souvenirs & purchase of local products (optional)

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