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Overview
- Duration:8 hours 0 minutes
- Travelers:10 - 62 guests
- Tour Type:Group tour
~ An unforgettable experience ideal for of folklore and history lovers. Be enchanted by the magnificent view that the Lasithi Plateau has to offer , Visit the breath-taking Zeus Cave and be speechless by the ancient art of pottery ~
Our first stop on the scenic route towards central Crete is the Monastery of "Kera Kardiotissa". It is dedicated to Virgin Mary and it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little Lourdes, with people making pilgrimages to pray for relief from their sins.
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 we will visit the Greek Mythology Park ( Entrance fee included) , where we will learn all about myths and civilization of ancient Greeks . While we will also have the opportunity to taste local wine and olive oil .
Optionally ** Instead ** of the visit to Greek Mythology Park , you can visit Dicti Cave where Zeus , the father of gods , was born ( Entrance fee not included ) . Pls note that the clients don’t have enough time to visit both !*
Then we will have lunch break at one of the local villages of Lasithi .
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.
What you should bring :
Hat
Water
Closed comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Sunscreen
Cash (for additional expenses)
Not allowed :
High-heeled shoes
Pets
Non-folding strollers
Alcohol and drugs
Unaccompanied minors
Electric wheelchairs
Not Suitable for :
People with mobility problems
Non foldable Wheelchair users
People prone to nausea
Returning time : 14:30p.m. - 15:00p.m.
Important notes:
The activity organizer is not responsible for weather conditions or traffic .
Our first stop on the scenic route towards central Crete is the Monastery of "Kera Kardiotissa". It is dedicated to Virgin Mary and it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little Lourdes, with people making pilgrimages to pray for relief from their sins.
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 we will visit the Greek Mythology Park ( Entrance fee included) , where we will learn all about myths and civilization of ancient Greeks . While we will also have the opportunity to taste local wine and olive oil .
Optionally ** Instead ** of the visit to Greek Mythology Park , you can visit Dicti Cave where Zeus , the father of gods , was born ( Entrance fee not included ) . Pls note that the clients don’t have enough time to visit both !*
Then we will have lunch break at one of the local villages of Lasithi .
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.
What you should bring :
Hat
Water
Closed comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Sunscreen
Cash (for additional expenses)
Not allowed :
High-heeled shoes
Pets
Non-folding strollers
Alcohol and drugs
Unaccompanied minors
Electric wheelchairs
Not Suitable for :
People with mobility problems
Non foldable Wheelchair users
People prone to nausea
Returning time : 14:30p.m. - 15:00p.m.
Important notes:
The activity organizer is not responsible for weather conditions or traffic .
Highlights
- Visit to the Monastery of Panagia Kera Kardiotissa
- See a potter at work and how ceramics are made
- Visit Zeus’s Cave and be enchanted by the stalactites & stalagmites
- Learn the history of the Greek Gods and be enchanted by their myths and stories
- Wine & olive oil tasting at The Greek Mythology Park
Includes/Excludes
- Transportation by modern, fully air-conditioned bus.
- Specialized local official guides in English , German , French , Polish (languages available upon availability ).
- 7€ Entrance to the Greek Mythology Park
- 2€ Kera Monastery Entrance fee
- 15€ Zeus Cave Entrance fee
- Tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the program as included
Itinerary
Expand allFirst stop Kera Monastery
Second stop (Psichro Main square )
Choice of client between Greek Mythology Park or Zeus Cave
Third stop local Pottery shop (Psichro )
Fourth stop Optional restaurant for lunch
If clients don’t want lunch they can visit the windmills of Lasithi optionally ( extra charge on the spot )
Tour maps
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From €44.00 • 7
From
€44.00
per adult
€22.00
per child (3-9 years)
Start time
09:15
Duration
7 hours
Early bird
Book 30+ days ahead: 10% off
Last minute
Book within 3 days: 15% off
Toddlers
0-2 years are free of charge
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