Koutouloufari Trip Overview
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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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Koutouloufari, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Koutouloufari, Heraklion Prefecture, Greece
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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Heraklion, Crete Greece
Panagia Kera, which played a major role and suffered significant damage during the Cretan Revolt
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dikteon Cave, Mount Dicte range in East Crete, Psichro, Crete 720 52 Greece
The birthplace of Zeus, the father of gods, and the place he was worshipped.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lassithi Plateau, Crete 72052 Greece
Pottery workshop, where you can watch the skilful craftsmen make beautiful ceramic pots.
Duration: 30 minutes
