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Full-Day/Half-Day Tour : Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace
(12) Reviews
Heraklion
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Our first stop on the scenic route to central Crete is the Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Run by nuns and known as “Little Lourdes,” it attracts pilgrims seeking spiritual relief. We then head south to the Lassithi Plateau, possibly an ancient volcanic crater, home to nearly 10,000 windmills. This cool, fertile area features traditional villages and warm hospitality.
Next, we visit the Greek Mythology Park to explore ancient Greek myths and civilization, with a tasting of local wine and olive oil. Alternatively, you may visit Dicti Cave, birthplace of Zeus (entrance fee not included).
Crossing the Plateau villages, we stop at a traditional pottery workshop sho...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Greek Mythology Park Entrance Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine and Olive oil tasting .
Gratuities
Lunch in a traditional tavern(optional)
Knossos Palace Entrance Fee : 20,00euro per person
Kera Monastery Entrance Fee: 02,00 euros per person
Zeus Cave Entrance fee :15€ (Entrance fee is a subject of change due to recent and continuous updates by the Ministry of Tourism .)
Full-Day/Half-Day Tour : Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace
(12) Reviews
Heraklion
About
Our first stop on the scenic route to central Crete is the Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Run by nuns and known as “Little Lourdes,” it attracts pilgrims seeking spiritual relief. We then head south to the Lassithi Plateau, possibly an ancient volcanic crater, home to nearly 10,000 windmills. This cool, fertile area features traditional villages and warm hospitality.
Next, we visit the Greek Mythology Park to explore ancient Greek myths and civilization, with a tasting of local wine and olive oil. Alternatively, you may visit Dicti Cave, birthplace of Zeus (entrance fee not included).
Crossing the Plateau villages, we stop at a traditional pottery workshop sho...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Greek Mythology Park Entrance Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine and Olive oil tasting .
Gratuities
Lunch in a traditional tavern(optional)
Knossos Palace Entrance Fee : 20,00euro per person
Kera Monastery Entrance Fee: 02,00 euros per person
Zeus Cave Entrance fee :15€ (Entrance fee is a subject of change due to recent and continuous updates by the Ministry of Tourism .)
After 1 hour we are ready for the first stop on the scenic route towards central Crete is the Monastery of “Kera Kardiotissa”. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little Lourdes, with people making pilgrimages to pray for relief from their sins.
45 minutes
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Lassithi Plateau
Then we drive south and reach the Plateau of Lassithi, which may have been the crater of an ancient volcano. It numbers nearly ten thousand windmills. The Plateau is a wonderfully cool and fertile area where you will see small towns and a very warm welcome. After the lunch break in one of the local villages in Lassithi, we will visit the Dicti Cave where Zeus, the father of Greek Gods, was born.
While crossing the villages of the Plateau, we pay a short visit at a traditional potter’s factory, seeing an ancient ceramic art, which completes today more than 8.000 years of history. Leaving the Plateau we will see the views down to Pediada Plain which are truly magnificent.
3 hours
3
Greek Mythology Thematic Park
Enter an old era and be enchanted by the great stories and myths greek mythology has to offer .
1 hour
4
Lassithi Plateau
A short visit to a potters work-space , learning about this ancient and local art of 5.000 years .
40 minutes
5
The Palace of Knossos
Last but not least after we will visit the most famous and popular of all the attractions in Crete, the Palace of Knossos. Join your expert guide on a journey back of 5000 years into myths and legends and learn secrets of the oldest civilisation in Europe, the Minoan. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site that covers an area of 22.000m2 on 5 floors with 1.300 rooms, hear all about the legendary labyrinth and the Minotaur (the half-human monster). This day brings history and legend back to life and is a must see on any visit to Crete.
