Hiking at Kamares cave (Mount Ida)

Activity ID : 3402

Moderate

6 hours

Apr - Oct

Minimum participation limit 12 years

English, Greek

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Activity Description

Hiking on ancient paths and in the myth, so we could say about this beautiful trail in the heart of Psiloritis (Mount Ida).

The path begins from the Nida plateau (1.450m), where here according to the myth, goddess Dimitra (the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture) fell in love with the human Iasion. Ηere also located the cave of Idaion Antron, the birthplace of Zeus.

Hiking between stone-built Mitata (shepherds’ shelters), samples of the typical architecture of mountainous Crete, springs with running water, and through a beautiful oak tree forest, we end, after 1:30 hour hiking, at Kamaraiko cave (1,700m), one of the most important cult caves in Crete.

Here were found some of the most beautiful pottery vessels of the Minoan period, decorated in what is known as the Kamares Style after the cave.

The marks of the excavations and ceramics are still visible and scattered in the landscape.

Included

• Walking sticks

• Snack

• Bottle of water (0.75L)

• Experienced English speaking guide

Do nοt forget

• Windproof/waterproof jacket

• Sunscreen

• A hat on summer days or a beanie when the days are colder

• Second change of clothes

• Hiking shoes

• Extra snacks and water according to your needs

• Rucksack

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours before the start date of the agreed activity. You will be automatically refunded for the full price of the activity.
Cancellation 24 hours or later before the start date of the agreed activity is what we call last minute cancellations. No refunds will be made.

* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.

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