Why choose this Heraklion tour ?
You start your exploration by visiting the magnificent monastery of Panagia Kera. A splendid monument of architecture and iconography, it operates as a nunnery and it gathers pilgrims from all over Crete.
Next stop over is the Dictean Cave, a cave of mystic atmosphere, impressively adorned by large columns, stalactites and stalagmites. According to mythology, the Dictean Cave was the birthplace of Zeus, the father of gods, and the place he was worshipped.
The tour ends by visiting Tzermiado, the capital of the Plateau.
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What makes Plateau of Lassithi, Monastery of Kera and Ceramics a unique experience ?
Panagia Kera, which played a major role and suffered significant damage during the Cretan Revolt
Pottery workshop, where you can watch the skilful craftsmen make beautiful ceramic pots.
The whole Plateau was once covered with 10.000 windmills and it’s considered as the biggest windmill park of the world. Today there are only a few left.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Not Included
- • Extras at coffee breaks, Lunch
- • 2 € – Monastery (chld 1,5€)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by TOURLINE.
- 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 5 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
