Lasithi Plateau trip from Heraklion

4.5

Location: Greece

Activity: Countryside Tours, Sightseeing

Languages spoken: English, German

Duration: 8 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Historical monastery of Kera Kardiotissa
Admire the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary
Lasithi Plateau
Zeus Cave
Kronion Cave
Enjoy your lunch in one of the local taverns

All about the trip

Our first stop is at the historical monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, a monastery inhabited and run by nuns, which is located in an idyllic landscape. Here you can

admire the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, plenty of frescoes and a variety of other icons, dating back to the 14th century.

Then, we head to Lasithi Plateau, one of the few areas in the Mediterranean with permanent inhabitants at an altitude of over 800 meters. 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.

Τhe next stop will be the village of Psychro. You can visit the Dicteon Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the myth God Zeus was

born. Psychro is also well known for its handmade ceramics and the workshop there will leave you with the best impressions after your visit.

A legendary cave, the Kronion Cave, is our next stop. Cronus, Zeus’ father, used to live there before Zeus’ mother moved him to the Dictean Cave to rescue him from his father’s rage. It is a cave of great archaeological value, as it was used as a dwelling, a burying site and a place for worship.

Our last stop, Tzermiado, the capital of the villages on the plateau, will amaze you with its natural beauty, its traditional architecture, and its breathtaking views. Here you can take pictures of the wonderful landscape, rest for a while, and enjoy your lunch in one of the local taverns.

What is included in the price

Professional and Multilingual speaking guide
Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses
Free pick-up service from any place between Malia – Ammoudara

What is not included in the price

Entrance to Cave of Zeus (€ 6.00)
Entrance to Kera Monastery (€ 2.00)
Tips and Individual expenses

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange hotel transfers from Ammoudara to Malia.
Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

See above.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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