LASITHI PLATEAU & KNOSSOS PALACE
ΕXTRAS PAY ON SPOT PER PERSON:
Entrance Knossos: 20€ Disposable Earphones for the guided tour in Knossos Palace Included
Entrance Kera Monastery: 5€
Entrance Dicteon Cave 15.00€
Our first stop is the historic monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, where nuns live and take care of the
place. Here, you can see the famous icon of the Virgin Mary, which many believe is miraculous. The
monastery also has beautiful frescoes and many other icons from the 14th century.
Next, we travel to the Lasithi Plateau, located 850 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by the
Dikti Mountains and 18 small villages that still keep their old traditions. You will see the famous
windmills and the Venetian ditches, which were built long ago to drain water from the land.
We then visit the village of Psychro, home to the famous Dicteon Cave*. Inside, you will find
stunning rock formations called stalactites and stalagmites. According to legend, this is where the Greek
god Zeus was born. Psychro is also known for its handmade pottery, and you will have the chance to visit
a workshop and see how these beautiful ceramics are made.
Tzermiado, the main village of the plateau, will impress you with its natural beauty, traditional
houses, and breathtaking views. Here, you can take a break and enjoy a delicious lunch in a local tavern.
Our final stop is the palace of Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization, the first in Europe.
You will have a guided tour and learn about King Minos, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth, and many other
fascinating myths. This is one of the most important places to visit in Crete.
PROGRAMM
07:00 Pick Up from Blue Bay Resort
09:45 Arrival in Kera Monastery
10:25 Departure from Monastery
10:45 Arrival in Psychro – visit to the Cave of Zeus
12:15 Departure from Psychro – ceramics
12:40 Departure from Ceramics
13:00 Arrival in Tzermiado – Time for lunch
14:15 Departure from Tzermiado
15:30 Arrival in Knossos
17.30 Departure from Knossos
at about 18:45 Return to Blue Bay Resort
ROUTE: 140 km
DURATION: 10-11 hours, dependingon the accommodation location
STAY IN KERA MONASTERY: approx. ½ hour
STAY IN PSYCHRO: approx. 1 ½ hours
STAY IN CERAMICS: approx. 20 min.
STAY IN TZERMIADO: approx. 1 hour and 15 min.
STAY IN KNOSSOS: approx. 2 hours (guided tour) INCLUDED: Disposable Earphones for the guided tour in Knossos Palace
ΕXTRAS: Entrance Kera Monastery 5.00€
Entrance Dicteon Cave 15.00€
Entrance Knossos: 20.00€