• Kera Kardiotissa Monastery - After 1 hour we are ready for the 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.
• Lassithi Plateau - 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. 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 potter’s 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.

• The Palace of Knossos - Last but not least after 2 hours 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 civilisation in Europe, the Minoan. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site that covers an area of 22.000m2 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.

• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Gratuities
• Knossos entrance 20 euro
• Kera monastery entrance 2 euro
• Lunch in a traditional tavern(optional)

Reconnect with nature and explore the Lasithi Plateau, visiting charming small villages along the way. The first stop on this scenic journey through central Crete is the Monastery of “Kera Kardiotissa,” dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Continuing south, the tour reaches the Plateau of Lassithi, which is believed to have been the crater of an ancient volcano. Next, the Greek Mythology Park awaits, offering insights into the myths and civilization of ancient Greece. As the tour crosses the villages of the Plateau, there is a brief visit to a traditional pottery factory. Departing the Plateau, enjoy the views over Pediada Plain and pause to sample some local products before heading to lunch in one of the local villages in Lassithi. Discover the first civilization of Europe at the Minoan Palace of Knossos and learn about Greek gods and ancient civilizations. Join a small group for a sightseeing tour of the Palace of Knossos and uncover the myths and legends surrounding this historic site.

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