Combined Guided Tour to Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace

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Combined Guided Tour to Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Explore with a guided group, the monastery of Kera Kardiotissa and the Dikteon Cave followed by a visit to Psychro village. Enjoy the panoramic views from Seli Ambelou Lasithi Plateau and complete your tour to the Minoan Palace of Knossos where civilization history began 4000 years ago.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: German, English, French
Operated by: Altino Travel Services

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
Included: Guided tour in German & English on Tuesday
Included: Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
Included: Guided tour in French & English on Saturday
Included: Professional Guide
Included: Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points

Not included

Not included: Admission fee to Dikti Cave 6 EUR per adult - People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free
Not included: Admission fee to Kera 2 EUR per adult - People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free
Not included: Admission fee to Knossos 15 EUR per adult - People up to the age of 25, from EU member states free
Not included: Food & drinks

Itinerary

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

45 min Admission not included

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, is an Orthodox nunnery dedicated to Virgin Mary, situated near the village of Kera at an altitude of 650m. It is famous for the icon of Mary believed to be miraculous. It is surrounded by fortified walls and the church features murals dating back to 14th - 15th century.
Dikteon Cave

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The Dikteon Cave is just above the village of Psychro at 1025 meters altitude. According to Greek mythology, it is believed to be the place where Zeus, the father of Greek gods, was kept and fed from Amalthia, a goat, in secret to be protected from his father. The cave for centuries was considered a sacred place of cult worship, where offerings were made and few were allowed to enter. The most impressive sight is the lake at the lowest point, surrounded by massive stalactites and stalagmites.
Stop 3

1 h 10 min

Driving around the Lasithi Plateau that lies in an area of 130 km², we are going to reach Seli Ambelou at the northern entrance of the plateau. The place is overlooking a panoramic view of the plateau. In the 1950s and 1960s the plateau was one of Europe's first wind farms. There were about 16 thousand windmills pumping the groundwater, which the inhabitants used to feed their crops.Stop at Seli Ambelou for a lunch break.
Platanus Tree

30 min

The tour will then be heading to the village of Krasi.

Krasi, is a small traditional village located 9 km to the south of the village of Malia set on the slope of Selena mountain. In the center of the village, there is a huge ancient plane tree ("Platanus"). The leaves and the branches of the tree provide with shade all over the square in a unique and unspoiled environment. The water springs and the fountains of the village are one of the most beautiful on the island of Crete.
The Palace of Knossos

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Knossos palace is the capital of Minoan civilization, just 5km away on the south of Heraklion town. It is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers on the island. Walk through it with your guide and find out how people lived 4.000 years ago, people that are believed to be the first Europeans, lived as an organized community in Crete and the center of their civilization the Palace itself. The Throne Room, the frescoes, the Minoan Columns, the water management will stimulate your imagination on how the organized community of the Minoans was living on the island back then.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pela
Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
Hotel Kallia
Miramare Hotel
El Greco Hotel
Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
Castello City Hotel
Irini Hotel
Hersonissos Maris Hotel
Metropole Urban Hotel
Sofia Hotel
Arina Beach Resort

and 486 more pickup points

Pickup and Drop off provided from the areas of Sissi, Malia, Stalida Hersonissos, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Heraklion, Amoudara.

Pickup time depends on the location of the accommodation hotel. The exact pickup time and location will be sent via email.