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Visit the Lassithi Plateau & Zeus Cave! Tour from Heraklion
Visit the Lassithi Plateau & Zeus Cave! Tour from Heraklion
Visit the Unique Lassithi Plateau! Tour from Heraklion
Visit the Unique Lassithi Plateau! Tour from Heraklion
Visit the Unique Lassithi Plateau! Tour from Heraklion

Visit the Lassithi Plateau & Zeus Cave! Tour from Heraklion

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,206 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Nestled amidst the Dikti Mountains, the Lasithi Plateau stands as a unique Mediterranean region, characterized by its permanent inhabitants living at an altitude exceeding 800 meters. This enchanting locale invites visitors to experience its multifaceted beauty through scenic drives that meander through 18 quaint villages, each preserving an atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era.

The Lasithi Plateau is a haven for outdoor activities, offering nature walks that traverse its lush landscapes, dotted with remnants of iconic windmills and Venetian ditches. These trails provide not only a refreshing escape but also a chance to immerse oneself in the plateau’s rich biodiversity.

Activity location

  • Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

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Visit the Lassithi Plateau & Zeus Cave! Tour from Heraklion in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Opening hours: Thu 7:00-9:30
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 3,205.92 x 1 AdultP 3,205.92

Total
Price is P 3,205.92
Until Wed, Jun 25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPick-up and drop-off service from designated pick-up points
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to Kera Monastery (5€)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance Fee to Dikteon Cave (15€)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood, Drinks and other personal Expenses.

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our first stop is at the historical monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, a monastery inhabited and run by nuns, which is located in an idyllic landscape. Here you can admire the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, plenty of frescoes and a variety of other icons, dating back to the 14th century.
Cave of Diktaion Andron
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The next stop (90 minutes) will be the village of Psychro. You can visit the Dicteon Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the myth God Zeus was born. Psychro is also well known for its handmade ceramics and the workshop there will leave you with the best impressions after your visit (30 minutes). IMPORTANT NOTICE: If Dicteon cave is closed for maintenance, the visit will be removed from the program and the stay at other sites will be extended by approximately 15 minutes each.
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
  • 1h 15m
Our last stop, Tzermiado, the capital of the villages on the plateau, will amaze you with its natural beauty, its traditional architecture and its breathtaking views. Here you can take pictures of the wonderful landscape, rest for a while and enjoy your lunch in one of the local taverns.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKera Kardiotissa Monastery
    • Heraklion, Greece

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