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From Heraklion: Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau

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From Heraklion: Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau

Activity provider:TOURLINE
4  / 5
51 reviews
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Get back to nature and journey through the Lasithi Plateau of eastern Crete. Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos and hear about the Greek gods, ancient civilizations and Byzantine era.

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Duration 12 hours
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French, English, German
Pickup included
Pickup is for outside hotels on the main road only from Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Heraklion, Ammoudara - Heraklion, Agia Pelagia and Fodele Beach. After the booking the tour operator will contact you 24 hours in advance the excursion takes place with a detailed description of your pickup point and time. If you didn’t receive the mail, please check your Spam/Junk.

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Highlights
  • Visit the birthplace of Zeus at the Dikteon Caves
  • Get back to nature on the Lasithi Plateau
  • Go to the Minoan Palace of Knossos
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Lasithi Plateau on a day trip from Heraklion. Admire the remaining windmills and the drainage system that dates back to the Venetian Empire. Pass through traditional villages such as Psychro. Visit the Dikteon Cave, where Zeus is said to have been born. Continue to the village of Tzermiado and enjoy lunch in an authentic tavern before going to the Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, known for its remarkable murals. Next, visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos and learn the legend of the settlement at sites such as the Throne Room and Royal Chambers.
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  • Pickup service from selected areas
  • Transportation by modern, fully air-conditioned coach
  • Experienced drivers
  • English, German, and French-speaking live guide
  • Extras during the coffee breaks
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
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  • People with mobility impairments

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  • This tour involves a walk uphill of 300 meters to the cave
  • Bring water, a hat and money for lunch and entrance fees
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  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
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Very enjoyable day-trip. I was picked up at appointed time and we firstly visited a Monastery before proceeding towards Zeus Cave. It requires some climb to reach the cave but we were given enough time. After that we visited a pottery workshop and local tavern with decent food and fair prices. In the afternoon we continued to Knossos palace where we had a guided tour but also enough time to explore on our own. In the end we were split in two buses in order to reach our hotels faster. During the entire day our guide Kati told us many interesting stories about places we visited. She was very professional and full of knowledge while our driver Yiannis did a great job navigating the roads which can be challenging sometimes. If you want to learn about the history of Island, get some break from Cretan beaches and heat (Cave tempearture is around 15 degrees celsius) then this is the right day-trip for you.

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August 30, 2023

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Ante – CroatiaVerified booking

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The AC in the bus broke after our first stop but the situation was handled as good as they could and we got a replacement bus soon- although it was a hassle to swap buses but the guide did her best. We visited nice places, Zeus’ cave is a must- although one has to climb quite high up but the cave is worth the effort.

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August 5, 2023

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Beáta – IrelandVerified booking

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Was a great day one thing the climb to cave is not for the faint hearted but it’s a great achievement once there last fifty yards path is very uneven lunch is at restaurant but no menu or prices really available so ask before you decide Altogether though the day was excellent

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