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Knossos Palace and Plateau of Lassithi from Heraklion Region
Knossos Palace and Plateau of Lassithi from Heraklion Region
Russian language - Area 2
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English/French/German - Area 1
For KrisFlyer members only
Russian language - Area 1
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English/French/German - Area 2
For KrisFlyer members only
Highlights
Great chance to visit the highlights of the Minoan civilisation in this full day tour and learn more about Cretan traditions, enjoy panoramic views of the scenic route in the mountains and visit a fantastic natural sight in the end.
• See the main attractions of the island and learn a lot of interesting information about the customs of the local population.
• Find out how mysterious myths about the Minotaur and the real story are intricately intertwined while visiting famous KNOSSOS PALACE.
• Get the experience of traveling on the beautiful mountain routes to the delightful LASSITHI PLATEAU and marvel at the miraculous icon in one of the most revered monasteries from the locals “KERA CARDIOTISA - Our Lady of Heart” or Panagia Vidiani Monastery, a nunnery dedicated to Virgin Mary.
At the end of the tour, you will have time to dine in the traditional Cretan tavern or visit a pottery workshop.
Itinerary
Lassithi Plateau
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeGet the experience of traveling on the beautiful mountain routes to the delightful Plateau of Lasithi, a spectacular panoramic plain set high in the mountains in the eastern region of Crete. The Lasithi Plateau stretches 11 km (6.8 mi) in the E-W direction and 6 km (3.7 mi) in the N-S direction. It is approximately 70 km (43 mi) east from Heraklion and lies at an average altitude of 840 m. The plateau is famous for its white-sailed windmills, (more accurately, wind-pumps), made to a local design, that have been used since the early XXth century to irrigate the land.Monastery Vidiani(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMonastery of Panagia Vidiani is an Orthodox monastery founded in the mid-19th century on the Lassithi plateau, amid small villages and cypress groves on the island of Crete. The Byzantine icon of Panagia Vidiani, which gives the monastery its name, is a place of worship and pilgrimage. The monastery is a living example of monastic institutions that played an important role in Cretan history—not only as a place of worship, but also as a refuge and support center for the local population and those who fought against invaders.Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa is located 50km southeast of Heraklion, in a wooded area of North Dikti Range, next to the road leading to the Plateau of Lassithi. This is a historic monastery, after which the nearby settlements of Kera and Ano Kera Kera have been named. The beautiful stone-built church of the monastery is dedicated to the Nativity of Mary (celebrates on September 8). The present church is built in four phases. Originally there was a single aisled temple that was later expanded with two rooms and a smaller chapel. Typical are the old frescoes of the 14th century, quite damaged by time.The Palace of Knossos
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedKnossos, is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city. Visit the famous Palace of Knossos, where mysterious myths about the Minotaur and the real story are intricately intertwined.
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