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Full-Day/Half-Day Tour : Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace
Crete, Greece, Europe
$49.62
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Get back to nature and journey through Lasithi Plateau visit small picturesque villages.Our first stop on the scenic route towards central Crete is the Monastery of “Kera Kardiotissa” ,that is dedicated to Virgin Mary.Then we drive south and reach the Plateau of Lassithi, which may have been the crater of an ancient volcano. After we will visit the Greek Mythology Park , where we will learn all about myths and civilization of ancient Greeks. While crossing the villages of the Plateau, we pay a short visit at a traditional potter’s factory.Leaving the Plateau we will see the views down to Pediada Plain and make a short stop to have a taste of some local products before we head for lunch in one of the local villages in Lassithi. Visit the first civilization of Europe, the Minoan Palace of Knossos and hear about the Greek gods, ancient civilizations.Join a small group for a sightseeing tour of the Palace of Knossos and learn about the myths and legends surrounding the site.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Lasithi Plateau: Half-Day Tour
Duration: 6 hours: The half-day version of the tour excluding the visit to the Palace of Knossos.
Lasithi Plateau Half-Day Tour : Be enchanted by the magnificent views that Lassithi plateau has to offer and learn about Greek Mythology .
Bus/Coach
Pickup included
Duration: 6 hours: The half-day version of the tour excluding the visit to the Palace of Knossos.
Lasithi Plateau Half-Day Tour : Be enchanted by the magnificent views that Lassithi plateau has to offer and learn about Greek Mythology .
Bus/Coach
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Greek Mythology Park Entrance Included
- Lunch in a traditional tavern(optional)
- Kera monastery entrance 2 euro
- Knossos entrance 20 euro
- Gratuities
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Kera Kardiotissa MonasteryAfter 1 hour we are ready for the 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.
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Lassithi PlateauThen 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.
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Greek Mythology Thematic ParkEnter an old era and be enchanted by the great stories and myths greek mythology has to offer .
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Lassithi PlateauA short visit to a potters work-space , learning about this ancient and local art of 5.000 years .
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The Palace of KnossosLast but not least after 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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Full-Day/Half-Day Tour : Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace
Crete, Greece, Europe
$49.62
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!