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Lassithi Plateau & Knossos Palace! Tour from Heraklion

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €69 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Nestled amidst the Dikti Mountains, the Lasithi Plateau stands as a unique Mediterranean region, characterised by its permanent inhabitants living at an altitude exceeding 800 metres. This enchanting locale invites visitors to experience its multifaceted beauty through scenic drives that meander through 18 quaint villages, each preserving an atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era.

The Lasithi Plateau is a haven for outdoor activities, offering nature walks that traverse its lush landscapes, dotted with remnants of iconic windmills and Venetian ditches. These trails provide not only a refreshing escape but also a chance to immerse oneself in the plateau’s rich biodiversity.

Knossos palace, the centre of the Minoan civilisation, the first in Europe. You will have a guided tour and learn about King Minos, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth, and many other fascinating myths. This is one of the most important places to visit in Crete.

Activity location

  • Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Lassithi Plateau & Knossos Palace! Tour from Heraklion in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • Opening hours: Mon 07:00-09:00
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€47.00 x 1 Adult€47.00
Paid at activity€22.00
Total
Price is €69.00
Until Sun, 7 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up and drop-off service from designated pick-up points
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Whispers
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Knossos Entrance fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food, Drinks and personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our first 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.

Psychro

  • 1h
Renowned for its handmade pottery and you can visit a local workshop to see these beautiful ceramics being crafted. It is also home of the famous Dikteon Cave (closed since September 2024 for maintenance) filled with stunning stalactites and stalagmites and where Zeus was born according to legend.

Dikteon Cave

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
During our stay in Psychro we will visit the famous Dikteon Cave with its stunning rock formations.

Tzermiado

  • 1h 15m
Tzermiado, the main village of the plateau, 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.

Knossos Archaeological Site

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Our final stop is the palace of Knossos, the centre of the Minoan civilisation, the first in Europe. You will have a guided tour and learn about King Minos, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth, and many other fascinating myths. This is one of the most important places to visit in Crete.

Location

Activity location

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    Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

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