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Lasithi, Knossos & Cave of Zeus Tour From Heraklion


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Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site Knossos Palace and explore places at the Plateau of Lassithi such us the historical Cave of Zeus and the Monastery of Kera.


Palace Of Knossos



Our first stop on the scenic route towards central Crete is the Monastery of “Kera Kardiotissa”. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little Lourdes, with people making pilgrimages to pray for relief from their sins.

Then we drive south and reach the Plateau of Lassithi, which may have been the crater of an ancient volcano. It numbers nearly ten thousand windmills. The Plateau is a wonderfully cool and fertile area where you will see small towns and a very warm welcome. After the lunch break in one of the local villages in Lassithi, we will visit the Dicti Cave where Zeus, the father of Greek Gods, was born.

While crossing the villages of the Plateau, we pay a short visit at a traditional potter’s factory, seeing an ancient ceramic art, which completes today more than 8.000 years of history. Leaving the Plateau we will see the views down to Pediada Plain which are truly magnificent.

Last but not least we will visit the most famous and popular of all the attractions in Crete, the Palace of Knossos. Join your expert guide on a journey back of 5000 years into myths and legends and learn secrets of the oldest civilisation in Europe, the Minoan. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site that covers an area of 22.000m2 on 5 floors with 1.300 rooms, hear all about the legendary labyrinth and the Minotaur (the half-human monster). This day brings history and legend back to life and is a must see on any visit to Crete.



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Highlights
  • Visit the Dicteon Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites.
  • Learn about King Minos, the Minotaur and the Labyrinth.
  • Explore the cave where Zeus was born.
  • Includes
  • Guide
  • Pick Up/Drop Off
  • Air Conditioned Bus
  • Knossos Entrance 15euro
  • Kera 2euro
  • Zeus Cave 6euro
  • Whispers 2euro

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