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Heraklion - We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.
Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ. -
Krasi - We will visit the little traditional village Krasi with its beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest tree on Crete, for about 20’.
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Kera Kardiotissa Monastery - It will take us 10 minutes to arrive by bus to the historical site of Kera Monastery, where we will spend for about 30’.
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Monastery of Panagia Vidiani - The bus drive from Kera to the Monastery of Vidiani in almost 10’ where you can enjoy the views of cretan countryside. We will stop for a visit at the Monastery for about 25’.
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Cave of Diktaion Andron - Bus Drive to Dikteon Cave: 20’
We will visit the Cave of Zeus for about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
The mythical birth place of the king of gods Zeus, decorated with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. -
Lassithi Plateau - Our participants will attend a Traditional Cretan Workshop for about 45’. They will experience how traditional products like olive oil, wine and raki are produced and how ceramics are made.
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Lassithi Plateau - Lunch at a traditional Tavern.
We will stay there for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
There will be a big variety of traditional dishes made from local products of the Lassithi Plateau, homemade wine and meats from the surrounding mountains. -
Heraklion - Bus Drive from Lasithi to the Minoan Palace will take almost 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending of traffic.
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The Palace of Knossos - As soon as we arrive, our participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our Representative in order to attend a Guided Tour for about 1 hour and then enjoy some free time to take photos and admire the historic Minoan place.
ENTRANCE FEE: 15€ -
Heraklion - Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide
- All fees and/or taxes
- Knossos Palace Entrance: 15€
- Lunch
This excursion offers the chance to discover multiple historical sites in two distinct regions, all in a single day! Embark on a journey that will take you to locations on the Lassithi Plateau such as the ancient Cave of Zeus and the Kera Monastery, and the notable Minoan Palace of Knossos in Heraklion!
You’ll make a trip to the quaint village of Krasi and further into the day, you’ll participate in a workshop to learn more about Cretan Ceramics and the production of local beverages and olive oil on the island.
Your day will proceed in an authentic Cretan tavern where a scrumptious local lunch will be arranged for our party (not covered in the cost).
To top off the tour, you will be captivated by the Archaeological Site of Knossos, a palace that was the heart of Minoan civilisation and culture.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.