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Cretan History: Explore Lassithi & Knossos
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36 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 picked up from designated points in the morning. The duration of the bus ride will vary based on the location of your hotel or apartment.
- Lasinthos Eco Park - The bus journey to Lasinthos Eco Park takes 50 minutes. The visit to the park will last approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, where you can observe the…
- Heraklion - Participants will be picked up from designated points in the morning. The duration of the bus ride will vary based on the location of your hotel or apartment.
- Lasinthos Eco Park - The bus journey to Lasinthos Eco Park takes 50 minutes. The visit to the park will last approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, where you can observe the production of various local products, with free admission. Following this, there will be a short drive around the traditional villages of the Lasithi Plateau.
- Monastery of Panagia Vidiani - The bus ride from Zeus Cave to the Monastery of Vidiani is about 10 minutes, offering scenic views of the Cretan countryside. The visit to the Monastery will last around 25 minutes.
- Krasi - The bus ride to Krasi takes 15 minutes. The visit to this charming traditional village, known for its beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest tree in Crete, will last about 20 minutes.
- Lyrakis Family S.A. - Enjoy lunch and a guided tour at an Olive Mill Farm, with a 25-minute bus ride to the farm. A wide variety of traditional dishes made from local Cretan products, homemade wine, and meats from the nearby mountains will be served. After lunch, there will be a guided tour of the Olive Mill Farm, showcasing olive oil production, olive soaps, ceramics, honey, and more.
- Heraklion - The bus ride from Lasithi to the Minoan Palace will take approximately 1 hour, depending on traffic.
- The Palace of Knossos - Upon arrival, participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our Representative for a Guided Tour lasting about 1 hour, followed by free time to take photos and admire the 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 duration of the return trip will vary based on traffic and the location of each pick-up point.
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: 15€
- Lunch
- Knossos Palace Entrance: 15€
- Lunch
Additional Information
This tour offers a fantastic chance to explore numerous historical sites across two distinct regions in just one day!
Embark on a road trip that takes you to the Lassithi Plateau, where you can visit the Lasinthos Eco Park and the Monastery of Santa Maria Vidiani, as well as the renowned Historical Minoan Palace of Knossos in Heraklion.
Discover the…
This tour offers a fantastic chance to explore numerous historical sites across two distinct regions in just one day!
Embark on a road trip that takes you to the Lassithi Plateau, where you can visit the Lasinthos Eco Park and the Monastery of Santa Maria Vidiani, as well as the renowned Historical Minoan Palace of Knossos in Heraklion.
Discover the traditional village of Krasi, known for its stunning freshwater springs and the oldest and largest tree in Crete. Relish the time spent in the beautiful Cretan nature!
Later in the day, visit an Olive Mill Farm for a guided tour to learn about the production of olive oil, olive soap, and honey. A local lunch will be prepared for the group (not included in the price), offering a unique view of the Aegean Sea and the Cretan Mountains.
At the conclusion of the tour, be captivated by the Archaeological Site of Knossos, a palace that was the center of Minoan civilization and culture.
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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(36 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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