LASSITHI PLATEAU, THE PALACE OF KNOSSOS & CAVE ZEUS‼️
Maximize time in Crete with a full-day combination guided tour. Get picked up at your hotel and set out on a coach sightseeing tour focused on archaeology and culture. See popular landmarks including the Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Dikteon Cave the Palace of Knossos and Admire panoramic views from Lasithi Plateau,
Tour Details
Duration 10 hours approximately
Our first stop is at the historical monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, inhabited and run by nuns. 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, which 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.
The 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 were born. Tzermiado, the capital of the villages on the plateau, will amaze you with its natural beauty, it’s traditional architecture and its breathtaking views. Here you can relax and enjoy your lunch in one of the local taverns.
Our last stop will be the palace of Knossos, the capital of the Minoan state which was the first European civilization. Here you will have a guided tour and you will learn about King Minos, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth and other interesting mythologies. A must for Crete, one of the most amazing sights on the island.
Included:
✅ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✅ Transport by air-conditioned luxury bus
✅ Professional Guide at Knossos
Not Included:
❌ Knossos entrance fee (15€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash
❌ Whispers (2€ per person)
❌ Cave of Zeus entrance fee (6€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash
❌ Kera entrance fee (2€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash
❌ Personal Expenses