The Palace of Knossos, Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa and Lasithi Plateau tour by bus from Heraklion

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Languages spoken: English, German, French

Duration: 10 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Knossos – the center of the Minoan civilization
Remnants of the architecture and beautiful murals
The Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa
Lasithi Plateau with traditional windmills
The traditional village of Psychro
The Dictean Cave where Zeus was born

All about the trip

Explore the center of the ancient Minoan civilization. The palace of Knossos testifies to this day to its advancement and grandeur. Discover the Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa located in an idyllic landscape and hiding Byzantine icons and other valuable pieces of art. Enjoy a beautiful view of traditional windmills at the Lasithi Plateau. And visit the cave where Zeus – the mythical father of Olympian gods – was born.

We will travel in an air-conditioned bus to the Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa named after a miraculous icon of Virgin Mary and decorated with beautiful murals.

Our journey takes us to the Lasithi Plateau with the picturesque windmills and impressive Venetian drainage system that turned the arid area into a fertile region.

We will visit the traditional village of Psychro where we can watch craftsmen making traditional pottery. And there is also the Dictean Cave – the birthplace of Zeus.

We can enjoy our lunch in one of the authentic taverns in the village of Tzermiado and admire the natural beauty and exquisite landscape around.

And our last stop will be the palace of Knossos. There you can soak in the atmosphere of the rich Minoan culture. You can visit the Throne Room and a stone-built theatre and admire the fascinating murals.

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What is included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels between Malia and Agia Pelagia
Transfers with air-conditioned bus
Multilingual tour guide

What is not included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels outside of the area between Malia and Agia Pelagia
Entrance to Knossos (€15.00, free under 18 yrs, reduced over 65 yrs)
Whispers (€2.00)
Entrance to the Cave of Zeus (€6.00)
Entrance to the Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa (€2.00)
Lunch

Instructions

Pick-up time and location near your hotel will be specified to you after the booking. Please note that it may be up to several hours sooner than the actual tour start.

What to take with you?

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and a bottle of water.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up and drop-off in hotels between Malia and Agia Pelagia. Please let us know during the booking of this activity your hotel name for pick-up and drop-off.

Final destination:

Your hotel in the area between Malia and Agia Pelagia

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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