Knossos & Lasithi
Description :
In this amazing journey you will visit most well known places of central and eastern Crete. We’ll start our morning by visiting the Minoan Palace of Knossos. You will learn the history of this legendary place, the myths and mysteries of Knossos and of the Minoans.
We continue east to visit one of the oldest caves of Crete where in accordance to the legends, God Zeus was born. Next stop will be at a pottery workshop, where you will be able to try your skills in this old profession. Lunch will be in a traditional tavern on Lassithi high plain.
On our way back there will be one last stop – “Holy Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa”- then we will take you to your hotels before dinner time
Itinerary :
10.00 – 12.00: visit of Knossos palace with a guide 13.30 – 15.30: visit of Zeus cave (Dikteon Andron) + lunch at Tzermiado village (centre of Lasithi valey) 15.45 -16.30: visit of the pottery workshop 16.50 – 17.40: visit of Kyra Kardiotissa monastery (optional visit) Return to Rethymno 19.30 – 20.00 o’clock
Price* : 32 € (children from 5 – 12 years old half price).
* The price does not include the entrance fees: to the Palace (6 €), to the cave (4 €), to the monastery (2 €) and the lunch.
Starting/Ending Time :
Departure & return time they depend the area of your hotel.
What´s included :
Transfer from/to your hotel or the nearest area.
Details :
Pick up from Georgioupolis, Rethymno, Panormo and Bali areas.
