Combo tour to Knossos Palace & Lasithi Plateau
This tour will give travelers the opportunity to explore interesting places at the Plateau of Lassithi, the area where Zeus was born according to the mythology. Climbed at 850meters above the sea level, the plain of Lasithi has the highest production of agricultural products in Crete. There are 18 villages built on the surrounding mountains of the plateau. Clients will admire a panoramic drive through the plateau, the Monastery of Vidiani, Lasinthos Eco Park and the traditional village of Krasi. Following, the participants will be guided in an Olive Mill Farm and see the production of olive soap, olive oil etc. and enjoy an unforgettable meal made from local products, at their own expense at the Olive Mill Farm, with unique aromas from the surrounding wild mountain and view to the Aegean Sea. Our day will end with a guided tour at the word wide famous Archaeological Site of Knossos, the capital of ancient Minoan civilization, the first in Europe.
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English: Agia Pelagia area
Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included
What's included in Combo tour to Knossos Palace & Lasithi Plateau
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Heraklion
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
Monastery of Panagia Vidiani
A small, male monastery located at the foot of Louloudaki Mountain will be our first stop.
Bus Drive to Lasinthos eco park: 15' We will visit Lasinthos eco park for about 1 hour. An Eco Park, with ancient workshops such as pottery, candle making etc and a small animal farm (admission is free). After that, we will have a small drive around the traditional villages of Lasithi Plateau.
Inclusions
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide
- Lunch
- The Palace of Knossos
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional Information
We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel, please check your email.
