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Knossos Palace and Lasithi area

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Knossos Palace, Dikteon Andron cave, a pottery workshop and “Kera Kardiotissa” Monastery compose the perfect day to the East!
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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    • Archaeology
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    • History
    Archaeology, Children, Family, Group, Guided, History
  • Activity Level Medium
    2/4
  • Group Size Large Group
    60
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All about the Knossos Palace and Lasithi area.

Knossos Palace and Lasithi area

In this amazing journey you will visit the most well known places of central and eastern Crete. First stop the Minoan Palace of Knossos. You will learn the history of this legendary place, the myths and mysteries of Knossos and Minoans.

We continue east to visit Dikteon Andron cave with amazing stalagmites and stalactites, birth place of god Zeus.

Next stop a pottery workshop, where you will have the opportunity to try your artistic skills. Lunch follows in a traditional tavern on Lassithi plataeu with panoramic views of the area.

On our way back we make our last stop to “Holy Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa”, a monastery with great history, impressive architecture and frescoes. Bus transfer to your hotels follow before dinner time.

Central & East Crete in one day!

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • All necessary bus transfers
  • Informative guide
Whats not included in this tour.Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Knossos entrance fee €15  – children under 18 are free.
  • Dikteon Andron Cave entrance fee €6  – children under 18 are free
  • Monastery entrance fee €2 euro – children under 18 are free
  • Lunch, drinks, personal expenses etc
  1. 7:20 - 8:40 Pick Up

    Pick up from your hotel or a nearby hotel between 7:20 – 8:40 – depends on your hotel of stay.

  2. 10:00 - 12:00 Knossos Palace

    First stop to Knossos Palace at about 10am for a 2hours guided tour.

  3. 13:30 - 15:30 Dikteon Andron cave and Lunch

    Second stop to Dikteon Andron cave, birth place of Zeus the father of gods. Lunch follows in Lasithi plataeu.

  4. 15:45 - 16:30 Pottery Workshop

    Visit of a pottery workshop with demonstration and hands – on pottery work experience.

  5. 16:50 - 17:40 Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

    Kera Kardiotissa Monastery visit.

  6. 19:30 - 20:50 Return

    Return to your hotel by 20:50.

Detailed Pricing:
  • Participants under 5 years old travel for free
  • Participants from 6 to 12 years old pay €17,5
  • Participants over 13 years old pay €35
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Included:
  • All necessary bus transfers
  • Informative guide
Excluded - Extras:
  • Knossos entrance fee €15  – children under 18 are free.
  • Cave entrance fee €6  – children under 18 are free
  • Monastery entrance fee €2 euro – children under 18 are free
  • Lunch, drinks, personal expenses etc