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LanguagesGerman, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site Knossos Palace and explore places at the Plateau of Lassithi such us the Greek Mythology thematic park 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.
Options
Pick Up From Sissi Area
Sissi Area
Pickup included
Lasithi, Knossos & Cave of Zeus Tour From Heraklion
Pickup included
Pick Up from Agia Pelagia
Agia Pelagia
Pickup included
What's included
whispers for Knossos Palace
Air Conditioned Bus
professional guide
Pick up/Drop Off
Knossos Palace 20euro
Kera 2euro
What to expect
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
40m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Greek Mythology Thematic Park
1h · Admission ticket included
We will visit the Greek Mythology Park, where we will learn all about myths and civilization of ancient Greeks.
Lasithi Prefecture
40m
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.
The Palace of Knossos
1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
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.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining hours is for travel time from each place to another
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
