Why choose this Heraklion tour ?
Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site Knossos Palace and explore places at the Plateau of Lassithi such us the historical Cave of Zeus and the Monastery of Kera.
Lasithi Plateau, is situated 850 m. higher than the sea level. It is surrounded by the Dikti
Mountains and 18 quaint villages, which still retain the atmosphere of another era. You can admire the remaining famous windmills and the Venetian ditches, the drainage system of the Plateau.
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What makes Lasithi, Knossos & Cave of Zeus Tour From Heraklion a unique experience ?
Our first stop on the scenic route towards central Crete is the Monastery of “Kera Kardiotissa”. It is dedicated to the 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.
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 to 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.
Last but not least 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 5000 years into myths and legends and learn the secrets of the oldest civilization 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, and 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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours is for travel time from each place to another
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Lasithi, Knossos & Cave of Zeus Tour From Heraklion Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Air Conditioned Bus
- Pick up/Drop Off
Not Included
- Knossos Palace 15euro
- Kera 2euro
- Zeus Cave 6euro
- Whishpers 2euro
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by TravelPath AllcreteTours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
