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Full-Day Lasithi Plateau From Heraklion , Malia & Hersonissos

Amoudara, Greece

Full-Day Lasithi Plateau From Heraklion , Malia & Hersonissos

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Overview

Duration

Languages

German, English, French, Dutch

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Lasithi Plateau is one of the few areas in the Mediterranean with permanent inhabitants at an altitude over 800 meters. It is surrounded by the Dikti Mountains and 18 quaint villages, which still retain the atmosphere of another era.
Here you can visit the Dictean Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the myth the father of the Greek ancient Gods, Zeus, was born.
The next stop will be the famous village of Psychro, well known for its handmade ceramics.
Tzermiado, the capital of the villages on the plateau, will amaze you with its natural beauty.
Our last stop is monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, a monastery inhabited and run by nuns, which is located in an idyllic landscape.
10:15 Arrival in Dicteon Cave
11:45 Departure from Cave
12:20 Departure frpm Psychro - ceramics
12:40 Arrival in Tzermiado – Time for lunch
13:40 Departure from Tzermiado
14:00 Arrival in Monastery of Kera
14:30 Departure from Monastery
16:00 Arrival Heraklion

What to remember

Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Comfortable shoes. At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time. You must not have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers. Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara, Agia Pelagia/Lygaria, Fodele). Swimming suits

What's included

Hotel pick-up areas from Malia,Stalis,Hersoniso,Anisaras,Gouves,Heraklio,Amoudara,Ag. Pelagia,Fodele. Souvlaki , pita & soft drink.. Air-conditioned vehicle bus. Professional English French and German Guide

What's not included

Admission to Samaria (€5). Boat ticket to Agia Roumeli – Sfakia (adult 13.00€, child 7,50€). Food and drinks. Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

PLATANOS TOURS

Meeting Point

▪︎ Hotel pick-up and drop off (in Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio, Ammoudara)