From Adelianos Kampos, Bali, Georgioupolis, Gerani, Kavros, Koumpes, Missiria, Panormo, Platanias, Rethymno town, Sfakaki, Skaleta, Stavromenos
Duration 10 hours / Stay in Fodele approximately 45 minutes/ Stay in Dicteon Cave approximately 1 hour / Stay in Tzermiado appoximately 2 hours / Stay in Kera monastery approximately 45 minutes
Lasithi Plateau is one of the few areas in the Mediterranean with permanent inhabitants at an altitude over 800 meters. 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.Here you can visit the Dictean Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the myth the father of the Greek ancient Gods, Zeus, was 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 take pictures of the wonderful landscape, rest for a while and enjoy your lunch in one of the local taverns.
Our last stop is at the historical monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, a monastery inhabited and run by nuns, which is located in an idyllic landscape. 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.
Indicative Time-Table:
| 09:15 | Arrival in Fodele |
| 10:00 | Departure from Fodele |
| 12:00 | Arrival in Dicteon Cave |
| 13:00 | Departure from Cave |
| 13:05 | Arrival in Tzermiado |
| 15:00 | Departure from Tzermiado |
| 15:15 | Arrival in Monastery of Kera |
| 16:00 | Departure from Monastery |
| 17:30 | Arrival in Bali |
| 18:00 | Arrival in Rethimno |
| 18:30 | Arrival in Georgioupolis |
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 Adelianos Kampos, Bali, Georgioupolis, Gerani, Kavros, Koumpes, Missiria, Panormo, Platanias, Rethymno town, Sfakaki, Skaleta, Stavromenos 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 coach
✅ Professional Guide
Not Included:
❌ OPTIONAL Entrance fee to Dicteon Cave (6€ per person) – Paid on the spot in cash
❌ OPTIONAL Entrance fee to Monastery of Kera (2€ 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 to 11 years old 50% discount
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations 2 days prior to departure, no cancellation fees
Cancellation 1 day prior to departure, 100% cancellation fees
Non-Show 100% cancellation fees
Notes:
Upon booking you will receive from us in a separate mail your activity’s voucher with specific pick-up details (please check your spam folder as well)
For clarifications please send us a mail at online@travelid.gr or contact us at +30 2810 335 227
We are at your disposal from Monday to Friday 09:00 am till 20:00 pm and Saturday 09:00 till 15:00 pm
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