Private Group Tour in Lasithi & Traditional Cretan Villages
ID: GYG136238-203354
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover Lasithi and traditional villages in Crete on a personalized tour. Enjoy beautiful panoramas, see historic sights and admire natural beauty with your private guide.
Ever felt you wanted to get away from crowds and blaze your own trail? This is your chance to enjoy the many sights, tastes and aromas of Crete on your own terms. Take advantage of this personalized tour service and get ready for private tour that will take you from one sight to the next, from breathtaking views to traditional villages to the secret villages of Crete – each one chosen by you.
Are you into wine culture, archaeological sites, traditional Greek cooking lessons, unique beaches, or Mediterranean gastronomy? This tour will take you from the heights of the rocky Lassithi plateau to the traditional villages tucked away off the beaten path. Start at the village of Krasi and visit the huge 2,400-years-old Writer’s Plane Tree, named so because it was beloved by Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the most famous Greek writers of the 20th century. In the same village, see how the Cretans used to wash their clothes in the traditional manner. Next up is Panagia Kera, a 13th century Byzantine monastery where you can find a depiction of the Catholic St. Francis, who is famous in Crete among the gorgeous iconography.
Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the unique Lassithi Plateau, a rocky and austere place, long treasured for the beauty of its scenery. There you can visit the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the mythological birthplace of Zeus. Have lunch in a traditional taverna outside Krasi, at your own expense.
Highlights
- Visit the scenic villages of eastern Crete with a personal guide
- Choose an itinerary tailored to your interests and specifications
- Enjoy a luxurious pick-up and return transfer
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring comfortable shoes for walking
• Admission fees & guided tours to museums or archaeological sites, wine tasting fees, food and drink expenses (unless specified) are not included in the ticket price
• Personal expenses and tips (optional) are not included in the ticket price
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
