Lassithi Plateau & Knossos Palace! From Heraklion

Every Monday and Thursday from March till September

Every Monday and Thursday from Agia Pelagia, Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Gournes, Gouves, Heraklion city center, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Malia

Every Monday from Bali & Sisi

Total duration 10 hours approximately / Stay in Kera Monastery 30 minutes / Stay in Psychro approximately 2 hours / Stay in Tzermiado 1 hour and 15 minutes / Stay in Knossos approximately 2 hours (guided tour)

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 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.

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.

Timetable:

The timing of the program will be approximate, depending on traffic and weather conditions as well as the unexpected overcrowding.

Included:

✅ Pick-up & Drop-off service (mainly from hotels at Agia Pelagia, Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Gournes, Gouves, Heraklion city center, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Malia, Sisi, Stalis is provided. If pick up from your hotel is not possible you will be picked up from the closest pick up point)

✅ Transport by air-conditioned luxury bus

✅ Professional Guide

✅ Whispers

✅ Pottery factory entrance

Not Included:

❌ Knossos entrance fee***

❌ Kera entrance fee (2€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash

❌ Cave of Zeus entrance fee (6€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash

❌ Personal Expenses

*** Knossos Palace Entrance Fees:

EU citizens 0 – 5 years old free / Non EU citizens 0 – 5 years old free

EU citizens 6 – 24 years old free / Non EU citizens 6 – 24 years old 8€

EU citizens 25 – 64 years old 15€ / Non EU citizens 25 – 64 years old 15€

EU citizens over 65 years old 8€ / Non EU citizens over 65 years old 15€

Μust show ID / Passports to the ticketing office of Knossos