Lassithi Plateau! From Heraklion

Our first stop is the historic monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, where nuns live and take care of the place. Here, you can see the famous icon of the Virgin Mary, which many believe is miraculous. The monastery also has beautiful frescoes and many other icons from the 14th century.

Next, we travel to the Lasithi Plateau, located 850 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by the Dikti Mountains and 18 small villages that still keep their old traditions. You will see the famous windmills and the Venetian ditches, which were built long ago to drain water from the land.

We then visit the village of Psychro, home to the famous Dicteon Cave*. Inside, you will find stunning rock formations called stalactites and stalagmites. According to legend, this is where the Greek god Zeus was born. Psychro is also known for its handmade pottery, and you will have the chance to visit a workshop and see how these beautiful ceramics are made.

Tzermiado, the main village of the plateau, is our last destination and it will impress you with its natural beauty, traditional houses, and breathtaking views. Here, you can take a break and enjoy a delicious lunch in a local tavern.

Timetable:

*** If Dicteon cave is closed for maintenance, the visit will be removed from the program and the stay at other sites will be extended by approximately 15 minutes each.

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 Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Gournes, Gouves, Heraklion city center, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Malia, 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

Not Included:

❌ OPTIONAL Entrance fee to Dicteon Cave (15€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash

❌ OPTIONAL Entrance fee to Monastery of Kera(5€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash

❌Personal expenses

Discounts:

Children up to 3 years old free of charge and travelling on parents’ lap

Children 4 – 12 years old 50% discount

Cancellation policy:

For cancellation up to 2 days prior to arrival no cancellation fees

For cancellations 1 day prior to arrival 100% cancellation fees

Non-show 100% cancellation fees

Notes:

1. For bookings 2 days before departure please contact us in order to check availability!
2. Not suitable for individuals with certain health conditions or physical limitations.
3. Please arrive on time to the given pick-up point. Unfortunately, there is no option to wait for latecomers. In case of delay, missed pick-up, missed departure time, no refunds.
4. Please provide fullname, telephone number (country code included), e-mail and accommodation details (hotel name & address) upon booking.
5. The travel agency reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour due to adverse weather conditions or insufficient passengers number or force majeure 12 hours prior to departure time with a notification to the traveler.

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