Our first stop on the scenic route towards central Crete is the Monastery of “Kera Kardiotissa”. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little Lourdes, with people making pilgrimages to pray for relief from their sins.
Then we drive south and reach the Plateau of Lassithi, which may have been the crater of an ancient volcano. It numbers nearly ten thousand windmills. The Plateau is a wonderfully cool and fertile area where you will see small towns and a very warm welcome. After the lunch break in one of the local villages in Lassithi, we will visit the Dicti Cave where Zeus, the father of Greek Gods, was born.
While crossing the villages of the Plateau, we pay a short visit at a traditional potter’s factory, seeing an ancient ceramic art, which completes today more than 8.000 years of history. Leaving the Plateau we will see the views down to Pediada Plain which are truly magnificent.
Last but not least we will visit the most famous and popular of all the attractions in Crete, the Palace of Knossos. Join your expert guide on a journey back of 5000 years into myths and legends and learn secrets of the oldest civilisation in Europe, the Minoan. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site that covers an area of 22.000m2 on 5 floors with 1.300 rooms, hear all about the legendary labyrinth and the Minotaur (the half-human monster). This day brings history and legend back to life and is a must see on any visit to Crete.
Find below list of stays near Lasithi, Knossos & Cave of Zeus Tour From Heraklion:
Boasting garden views, Heraklion-Knossos Luxury Home offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 5.6 km from Venetian Walls. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from The Palace of Knossos, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The villa has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
Guests at the villa can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 6 km from Heraklion-Knossos Luxury Home, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.
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€171
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Featuring garden views, Olive Grove Cottage Skalani provides accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 8 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 5.3 km from The Palace of Knossos, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.
The holiday home offers a picnic area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Venetian Walls is 8.6 km from Olive Grove Cottage Skalani, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.
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€98
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Situated in Áno Fortétsa, 2 km from The Palace of Knossos and 4.2 km from Venetian Walls, Melina Knossos Iraklio Crete features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is located 4.7 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and provides a lift.
The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 17 km from the apartment, while Cultural Conference Centre of Heraklion is 4.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 5 km from Melina Knossos Iraklio Crete.
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€45
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Situated near Knosós, this air-conditioned apartment features a patio and offers free WiFi access. The unit is 3.4 km from Heraklio Town.
The kitchen features a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, as well as a coffee machine. A flat-screen TV is featured.
A bus stop offering access to Heraklio City is within walking distance. Hersonissos is 22 km from Giorgos Large Size Apartments -Family Friendly with Free Parking and Yard Views, while Bali is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 4 km from Giorgos Large Size Apartments -Family Friendly with Free Parking and Yard Views.
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€69
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