Crete: Knossos, Lasithi, Lasinthos and Olive Farm Combo Tour German: Pickup from Anisaras, Analipsi, and Gouves

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ID: GYG419184-O-909116
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Country: Greece

Duration: 10:30 hours


Description

Get picked up from Heraklion for a wonderful mythological day trip. Explore the ancient site of Knossos, discover the Vidiani Monastery and Lasinthos eco park on the Lasithi Plateau.
Discover Lasithi Plateau and its important landmarks on a guided day trip from Heraklion, with hotel transfers included. Visit Lasinthos eco park, the Vidiani Monastery, and Krasi village. Take a taste of the cretan culture in the Olive Mill farm and end your day exploring the traditional village of Knossos Palace.

After a hotel pickup, head to Lasinthos eco park, where you may see how several local products are produced and admission is free. After that, you will enjoy a small drive and the breathtaking view around the traditional villages of Lasithi Plateau.

Next, explore the Eastern Orthodox Vidiani Monastery, dedicated to Virgin Mary.

Continue to the traditional mountain village of Krasi known for its quaint central square with stone fountains and an enormous plane tree thought to be 2,400 years old. See intimate tavernas and cafes scattered among the streets, small stone churches, and freshwater springs.

Following, be guided in an Olive Mill Farm and see teh production of olive soap, olive oil and honey and enjoy an unforgetable meal made from local products, at your own expense at the Olive Mill Farm, with unique aromas from the surrounding wild mountain and view to the Aegean sea.

Leaving the beautiful region of Lasithi behind, end the tour at the Historical Site of Knossos, Europe's oldest city. Join a 1-hour guided tour and take photos of this Bronze Age archaeological site. Then, hop back on the bus to return to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Get the most out of Lasithi Plateau and see the ancient Platanus tree in Krasi
  • Visit the Panagia Vidiani Monastery, a nunnery dedicated to Virgin Mary
  • Wonder in a uniuque Olive Mill Farm and enjoy a marvelous traditional lunch
  • Learn how people lived 4000 years ago on a tour of the Palace of Knossos

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.