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Cretan Heritage: Explore Lassithi & Knossos
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37 Ratings
Heraklion
Embark on a historical combo tour of Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau, and Cave of Zeus. Explore ancient ruins, traditional villages, and learn about Cretan culture and craftsmanship.
Embark on a historical combo tour of Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau, and Cave of Zeus. Explore ancient ruins, traditional villages, and learn about Cretan culture and craftsmanship.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Heraklion - Participants will be collected from designated pick-up points in the morning. The duration of the bus ride will vary based on the location of your hotel or apartment.
- Monastery of Panagia Vidiani - Our first stop will be at this small male monastery situated at the base of Louloudaki Mountain.
- Lasinthos Eco Park - A…
- Heraklion - Participants will be collected from designated pick-up points in the morning. The duration of the bus ride will vary based on the location of your hotel or apartment.
- Monastery of Panagia Vidiani - Our first stop will be at this small male monastery situated at the base of Louloudaki Mountain.
- Lasinthos Eco Park - A 15-minute bus ride will take us to Lasinthos Eco Park, where we will spend approximately one hour. This Eco Park features ancient workshops like pottery and candle making, as well as a small animal farm (admission is free). Following this, we will take a short drive around the traditional villages of the Lasithi Plateau.
- Krasi - A 30-minute bus ride will bring us to the charming traditional village of Krasi, known for its beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest tree in Crete. We will spend about 30 minutes here, enjoying the Cretan nature.
- Lyrakis Family S.A. - Enjoy lunch and a guided tour at an Olive Mill Farm, with a 25-minute bus ride. A wide variety of traditional dishes made from local Cretan products, homemade wine, and meats from the nearby mountains will be available (lunch is at your own expense). After lunch, a guided tour of the Olive Mill Farm will cover olive oil production, olive soaps, ceramics, honey, and more.
- Heraklion - The bus ride from Lasithi to the Minoan Palace will take nearly an hour, depending on traffic conditions.
- The Palace of Knossos - Upon arrival, participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our Representative for a Guided Tour lasting about one hour, followed by free time to take photos and admire this historic Minoan site. ENTRANCE FEE: 15€
- Heraklion - Participants will board the buses for the return journey to the hotels where they were picked up in the morning. The return trip duration will vary based on traffic and the specific pick-up locations.
What's Included
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide
- All fees and/or taxes
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Knossos Palace Entrance: 20€
- Lunch
- Knossos Palace Entrance: 20€
- Lunch
Additional Information
This tour offers travelers the chance to discover fascinating locations at the Plateau of Lassithi, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. Situated 850 meters above sea level, the Lasithi plain boasts the highest agricultural production in Crete. There are 18 charming villages nestled in the mountains surrounding the plateau. Guests will enjoy a scenic drive…
This tour offers travelers the chance to discover fascinating locations at the Plateau of Lassithi, the legendary birthplace of Zeus. Situated 850 meters above sea level, the Lasithi plain boasts the highest agricultural production in Crete. There are 18 charming villages nestled in the mountains surrounding the plateau. Guests will enjoy a scenic drive through the plateau, visiting the Monastery of Vidiani, Lasinthos Eco Park, and the traditional village of Krasi. Participants will then be guided through an Olive Mill Farm to witness the production of olive soap, olive oil, and more. They can savor an unforgettable meal made from local ingredients, at their own expense, at the Olive Mill Farm, with unique aromas from the wild mountain surroundings and views of the Aegean Sea. The day concludes with a guided tour of the world-renowned Archaeological Site of Knossos, the capital of the ancient Minoan civilization, the first in Europe.
Location
Heraklion
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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Andrea_p
Oct 30, 2024
Fabulous day trip - We had an amazing day. Nektarious is an incredible guide. I learned more about Cretan history, mythology & topography in one day than I ever learned in school. The tour ran exactly as described and our driver Manos was fabulous.
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Michael
Oct 25, 2024
Relaxing Trip, mixed with Views and History. - Loved this tour, It was a relaxing ride through the country side mixed with great views and history. Would honestly do it again, and would recommend.
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Jojo05rtp
Oct 23, 2024
Very long and informative tour. We didn't regret a minute. - This tour was very well organized and extremely entertaining and informative thanks to our guide, Ireni. We have seen a lot and through Ireni we have learned a lot about the country, people and history. Especially during the long transfer time from the Olive Mill to Knossos, she talked about Greek mythology continuously. But also otherwise very well informed and entertained. Attention: the cave is currently closed for conservation measures and cannot be visited until further notice.
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J42zvgiuliab
Oct 4, 2024
Real Crete in a day! - My partner and I, both Italians, had an amazing time during this excursion in Crete. From the very beginning, Renia, the consultant from the agency, was incredibly kind and helpful. She made sure we felt welcomed and comfortable throughout the entire experience. Her local knowledge and suggestions really added a personal touch.
The excursion itself was a perfect way to discover the real Crete. We were immersed in the island's rich history and breathtaking landscapes, far from the usual tourist spots. It felt like a genuine journey through time, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and cultural depth of this incredible island.
We highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to dive into Crete's history and charm. Thank you, Renia, and the entire team for making this a trip to remember!
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L3282xgivanp
Oct 4, 2024
The best trip to know the real Greece - I went on the trip with my girlfriend, we had a blast learning about how things work in the inner part of Greece and the ancient palace of Knossos, with a pitstop at the olive festival where we ate very good food, truly a wonderful experience, it's very recommended.
See you next time and thanks to Renia from an Italian couple
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Loopynana
Sep 10, 2024
Soula is the BEST! - The trip we did was just to Knossos and then Heraklion. The tour guide we had was Soula. She was amazing and obviously so passionate about sharing her knowledge. Best tour guide that we have had with our trips booked through you.
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Yovanna_m
Sep 8, 2024
Best purchase - Had an amazing time on this tour. Learned so much on how olive oil is made. I highly recommend ecommend this trip.
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Emma_g
Aug 31, 2024
Brilliant trip. 100% recommend - This is an absolutely fantastic trip and I cannot recommend it more highly. Our guide (Sumon) was incredible and really brought the places to life.
Myself and my 13 year old son loved the caves - although I would caution that it is physically fairly demanding to get to them. Wear trainers or good shoes. Flip flops are a no!
The palace at Knossos is gorgeous and well worth a visit. The buildings are really well preserved and it’s beautiful.
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Moiz_n
Oct 17, 2024
A good experience. Views amazing. - Communication was excellent. Made us aware straight away about Zeus cave was closed for refurbishment and gave us options of what we would like to do.
Also got a call the day before to confirm we were OK about the changes.
Pick up time spot on.
Driver and tour guide were great.
Plateau experience was good, going up the mountain and views were fab.
Due to the Zeus cave being closed we had an extended tour on the plateau which we were informed about, but in hindsight this was long and got a bit repeatative.
The olive mill was great and lunch was nice. Worth the extra lunch cost and has gulten free options as well.
Kids (13 +15) had an OK time just felt for them the additional time in the coach was a bit too long.
Knossos was really good, guide was knowledgeable, but felt really quick for the hour.
Less time in the coach trying fill the time we missed for the Zeus cave, however I understand the logistics of coach times and not over crowding an area.
Overall it was a good experience.
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Arrun
Sep 21, 2024
Very good experience - We had a very good Guide in Sumon. Very knowledgeable person. Be ready and fit to climb the hill with proper shoes. Also the steps down and up to Zeus cave is very steep. Olive mill and Knossos palace is not to be missed.
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