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Knossos Palace and Plateau of Lassithi from Heraklion Region

By Status MLB Travel Agency
7.6 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is £45 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 storey are intricately intertwined while visiting famous KNOSSOS PALACE.
• Get the experience of travelling 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”.
• Descend to the bottom of the ritual DIKTAION CAVE where according to the legend the Zeus was born and enjoy the beauty of the underground lake.
At the end of the tour, you will have time to dine in the traditional Cretan tavern or visit a pottery workshop.

Activity location

  • The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece

Check availability


Pick-up Area 1 in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Opening hours: Tue 06:30-09:30
  • English

From Heraklion East region:: Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
Pickup included

Price details
£43.49 x 1 Adult£43.49
Paid at activity£1.74

Total
Price is £45.23
Pick-up Area 2 in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Opening hours: Tue 06:30-08:00
  • English

From Heraklion West region:: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi
Pickup included

Price details
£52.18 x 1 Adult£52.18
Paid at activity£1.74

Total
Price is £53.92

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfer with air-conditioned bus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified tour-guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Single entrance ticket to the Knossos palace - 15 euro (up to 18y.o. free)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance to Kardiotissa Monastery 2 euro (up to 18 y.o.free)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance to the Zeus Cave - 6 euro (up to 18 y.o.free).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No meals or drinks are included in the price, free time will be provided to have a lunch in the tavern.

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
  • Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
  • Area 2: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi
  • After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
  • Monday: English, German, French
  • Tuesday: English, German, French, Russian
  • Wednesday: English, German, French
  • Thursday: English, German, French
  • Friday: English, German, French
  • Saturday: English, German, French
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

The Palace of Knossos
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Lassithi Plateau
  • 30m
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included

Location

Activity location

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    The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Palace of Knossos
    • 714 09, Knosos, Greece

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