Кносский дворец-плато Лассити (район Ираклион)

You will visit: 6 sites
Duration: 9 – 10 hours
Theme: Educational, Historical, Orthodox Christian, Archaeological, Souvenirs
Tour days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Categories: Accessible Classics, Excursions from the Heraklion Area

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Description of the tour:

1st stop: The little traditional village Krasi with its beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest and biggest tree on Crete, for about 20′.

2nd stop: The historical Kera monastery for about 30′
3rd stop: Vidiani monastery for about 25′

По дороге в пещеру Зевса мы заедем женский монастырь Богородицы Сердечной (Кера Кардиотисса), который известен своей чудодейственной иконой, исцеляющей больных и дарующей женщинами долгожданную беременность (пещера временно закрыта для посещения).

5th stop: Ceramics workshop for about 45′ to see how traditional ceramics are made and why not create your own.

6th stop: A traditional tavern for lunch. There will be a big variety of local dishes made from local products of the Lassithi plateau, homemade wine and meats from the surrounding mountains. (The meal is not included.)

7th stop: Knossos palace. There will be a guided tour for about 1hour and free time for photos.

Cost of a tour from the Heraklion area:

The cost of the tour from Amoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Malia, Sissi, Stalida, Hersonissos is:

Взрослые (от 13-ти лет) — 59 euro;
Дети (от 5-ти до 12-ти лет) — 29.5 Euro;
Toddlers (from 0 to 4 years old) – free of charge, in the hands of their parents.

What is included in the price of the tour:

Transfer by comfortable bus on all routes
Guide accompansion
The opportunity to try yourself as a potter and a small lesson from the master

Extra costs:

Вход в Кносский дворец — 20 euro (до 18 лет — бесплатно);
Вход в монастырь Керы Кардиотиссы — 5 Euro (до 18 лет — бесплатно);
Вход в пещеру Зевса — 8 euro (до 18 лет – бесплатно);
Lunch в таверне — по желанию, 20-25 euro на человека;
Ascent to the cave of Zeus on donkeys – optional, 10 euros to the cave or 15 euros round trip.

How to prepare:

Comfortable shoes – there are sections with ascents and descents along the route
Sun hat
To visit the monastery, you need clothes that cover your shoulders and legs up to the knee.
Water
Sunscreens