Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau Tour

Myths & Monasteries: Full-Day Exploration of Crete’s Treasures

Tour Highlights:

• Visit the sacred 14th-century Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

• Explore the breathtaking Lasithi Plateau (850m elevation)

• Discover the legendary birthplace of Zeus at Dicteon Cave

• Enjoy traditional Cretan cuisine in Tzermiado village

• Step into history at Knossos Palace, Europe’s oldest civilization

Detailed Itinerary:

07:00-09:20 – Morning pick-up from your hotel

09:45 – Arrive at Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

• See the miraculous Virgin Mary icon

• Admire 14th-century frescoes and icons

• Learn about the nuns’ daily life (30 min visit)

10:25 – Depart for Lasithi Plateau

• Marvel at Venetian windmills and irrigation systems

• Pass through 18 traditional mountain villages

10:45 – Arrive in Psychro village

• Explore Dicteon Cave’s stunning stalactites/stalagmites

• Hear the myth of Zeus’s birth (90 min visit)

• Visit local pottery workshop (20 min)

13:00 – Lunch in Tzermiado village

• Enjoy authentic Cretan dishes

• Take in panoramic mountain views (75 min)

15:30 – Arrive at Knossos Palace

• Guided tour of Europe’s oldest palace

• Learn about King Minos and the Minotaur

• Discover Minoan civilization secrets (2 hrs)

17:30 – Return journey

17:45-18:45 – Hotel drop-off

Tour Details:

• Total distance: 140 km

• Duration: 10-11 hours

• Transportation: Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

• Group size: Small groups for personalized experience

What’s Included:
✔ Hotel transfers
✔ Professional guide
✔ Disposable earphones for Knossos tour
✔ All transportation costs

Entrance Fees (Not Included):

• Kera Monastery: €5

• Dicteon Cave: €6

• Knossos Palace: €15

• EU citizens discounts available (bring ID)

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

• Light jacket for cave visit

• Camera for amazing photos

• Valid ID/passport for entrance discounts

Important Notes:

• Dicteon Cave may close unexpectedly (alternative arrangements made)

• Some walking required at archaeological sites

• Vegetarian meal options available

Why Choose This Tour?
✅ Perfect blend of nature, history and mythology
✅ Expert local guides bring Crete’s stories to life
✅ Small group experience (max 18 people)
✅ Hassle-free with hotel transfers included

Book now to walk in the footsteps of gods and kings through Crete’s most legendary sites!