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Full-Day/Half-Day Tour : Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace

By Orange Travel
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $74 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Get back to nature and journey through Lasithi Plateau visit small picturesque villages.Our first stop on the scenic route towards central Crete is the Monastery of “Kera Kardiotissa” ,that is dedicated to Virgin Mary.Then we drive south and reach the Plateau of Lassithi, which may have been the crater of an ancient volcano. After we will visit the Greek Mythology Park , where we will learn all about myths and civilisation of ancient Greeks.While crossing the villages of the Plateau, we pay a short visit at a traditional potter’s factory.Leaving the Plateau we will see the views down to Pediada Plain and make a short stop to have a taste of some local products before we head for lunch in one of the local villages in Lassithi. Visit the first civilisation of Europe, the Minoan Palace of Knossos and hear about the Greek gods, ancient civilizations.Join a small group for a sightseeing tour of the Palace of Knossos and learn about the myths and legends surrounding the site.

Activity location

  • Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Lasithi Plateau: Half-Day Tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours: The half-day version of the tour excluding the visit to the Palace of Knossos.
Lasithi Plateau Half-Day Tour : Be enchanted by the magnificent views that Lassithi plateau has to offer and learn about Greek Mythology .
Bus/Coach
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $73.99 x 1 AdultCA $73.99
Total
Price is CA $73.99
Until Wed, Jul 30
Full Day Tour:Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Full-Day tour : Full-Day tour to Lasithi Plateau , one of the most unique thematic parks in the island and Knossos Palace .
Duration: 9 hours
Full-Day tour route : This option includes individual visits at the Plateau of Lassithi, Greek Mythology Park and at the Palace of Knossos .
Bus/Coach
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $85.11 x 1 AdultCA $85.11
Total
Price is CA $85.11
Until Wed, Jul 30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGreek Mythology Park Entrance Included
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedWine and Olive oil tasting .
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedKnossos entrance 20 euro
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedKera monastery entrance 2 euro
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch in a traditional tavern(optional)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Lassithi Plateau
  • 3h
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.
Greek Mythology Thematic Park
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Enter an old era and be enchanted by the great stories and myths greek mythology has to offer .
Lassithi Plateau
  • 40m
A short visit to a potters work-space , learning about this ancient and local art of 5.000 years .
The Palace of Knossos
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

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