Lasithi, Knossos & Cave of Zeus Tour From Heraklion

Step into the heart of Crete, where history, mythology, and breathtaking landscapes blend into an unforgettable journey.
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.
What's included?
Air Conditioned Bus
Pick up/Drop Off
Exclusions
Knossos Palace 20euro
Kera 2euro
Whishpers 2euro
Please note
Infants must sit on your lap
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
The remaining hours is for travel time from each place to another
You will receive the voucher with pick-up details one day before your tour. pick up from your hotel or close to your hotel. Please check your email the previous day.

Itinerary
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.

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