KNOSSOS– LASITHI A UNIQUE EXCURSION IN THE DEPTHS OF CRETE

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Passengers:
30
Toilets:
-
Buffet:
No

Details of excursion

Join us to a unique excursion to various historical and religious sights in the perfecture of Heraklion and Lasithi.

Our 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. Then 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. Here we will have a short stop to visit the Monastery “Vidiani” which is dedicated to Zoodohos Pigi (The life giving spring). The monastery hosts a small natural history museum, in collaboration with the University of Crete. 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 potters 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. Last but not least 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 civilization in Europe, the Minoan. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site that covers an area of 22.000 m2 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.

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Duration

8.00 hours

Included

Tour guide
Extra – 8 euro entrance gave, 2 euro monastery kera, 15 euro entrance Knossos

What to bring?

Comfortable shoes, Hat, Sun protection, Camera

Highlights

Family friendly, English speaking,

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Country:Greece
City:Crete

ZIP code:60417
Address:Ag. Nikolaos

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