Knossos Palace, Lassithi Plateau, Diktaion Cave, Orthodox Monastery

Villa Sivas

06/08/2023

GASTRONOMY PRIVATE TOUR CENTRAL CRETE

01/03/2019

KNOSSOS PALACE & PLATEAU OF LASSITHI

DIKTAION CAVE - ORTHODOX MONASTERY KERA CARDIOTISSA - KNOSSOS PALACE

Adult (12+)

46^€

Child (4-12)

23^€

Infant (0-4)

0^€

Booking Request

Category: KNOSSOS - LASSITHI - Group tour on Crete.

Included in the price:

Transfer service.
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any other place within North Heraklion region: Amudara, Agia Pelagia, Mononaftis, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Carteros, Kokkini Hani, Hersonissos, Malia, Stalida.
Experienced guide, speaking your language.

Exclusions

ENTRY TICKETS:
Entrance ticket of Knossos 15 €.
Pensioners above the age of 65 from the E.U. pay 8 €.
For E.U. citizens until 25 years old, Entrance is free with proof of ID.
For citizens outside the E.U. from 6-25 years of age, the tickets are reduced by 50%. Now also including United Kingdom.
Kardiotissa Monastery 2 €- (up to 18 years old - free).
The cave of Zeus 6 €- (up to 18 years old - free).
For pick-up NOT from Heraklion region, extra charges may apply.

Schedule
Languages
Transport
Cancellation Policy

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

7 to 9 hours, depending on your location.

Monday: English, German, French

Tuesday: English, German, French, Russian

Wednesday: English, German, French, Italian

Thursday: English, German, French

Friday: English, German, French

Saturday: English, German, French, Italian

By bus.

Cancellation 48 hours prior to the tour date and earlier - 100% refund.

Cancellation 24-48 hours prior to the tour date - 75% refund.

No refunds in case of cancellation less than 24 hours prior to the tour date.

GREAT CHANCE DURING THE DAY:

Visit the main attractions of Crete: KNOSS PALACE and CAVE OF ZEUS.

And learn a lot of interesting information about the ancient myths and modern life of the local population, while enjoying the panoramic view of the picturesque mountain route on the LASSITHI plateau.

LET'S GO!
TOUR PROGRAM

Find out how mysterious myths about the Minotaur and the real story are intricately intertwined while visiting famous KNOSSOS PALACE.

Get the experience of traveling on the beautiful mountain routes to the delightful LASSITHI PLATEAU and marvel at the miraculous icon in one of the most revered monasteries from the locals “KERA CARDIOTISA - Our Lady of Heart”.

Descend to the bottom of the ritual DIKTAION CAVE where according to the legend the Zeus was born and enjoy the beauty of the underground lake.

Pick-up from your hotel or any other place within North Heraklion region (for other regions of the island extra charges may apply).

At the beginning of your journey (5 kilometers from the city of Heraklion) you will discover the most outstanding monument of Minoan civilization, the palace/maze of King Minos, located on the picturesque hill of Kefali.

Further, the bus continues to travel among farmland, approaching the place of a hiking climb. Two paths paved with stone lead up to the "DIKTE CAVE" or better known as the "CAVE OF ZEUS". Climbing on foot (about 20 minutes) or on donkeys for an additional fee. Descend the stairs into the depths of the cave, where you can see skillfully highlighted fantastic compositions of stalactite figures reflected in the mirror surface of a lake.

Upon returning from the LASSITHI plateau (at an altitude of 622 meters), we stop at the Orthodox convent of KERA CARDIOTISSA - the Heart of the Virgin Mary, erected in the 13th century.

At the end of the tour, you will have time to dine in the traditional Cretan tavern or visit a pottery workshop.

Drop-off at your hotel.

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Villa Sivas

GASTRONOMY PRIVATE TOUR CENTRAL CRETE

KNOSSOS PALACE & PLATEAU OF LASSITHI

Adult (12+)

Child (4-12)

Infant (0-4)

LET'S GO!

TOUR PROGRAM

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