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Lasithi Plateau

Get involved on a journey through time and history as we explore the most iconic landmarks and scenic locations of Crete. Explore the lesser-known yet stunning parts of Crete like Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Lasithi Plateau, Psychro village and Tzermiado. Lasithi Plateau Get involved on a journey through time and history as we explore the most iconic landmarks and scenic locations of Crete. Explore the lesser-known yet stunning parts of Crete like Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, Lasithi Plateau, Psychro village and Tzermiado. View Photos Departure TUESDAY Tour Guide English, German Duration 8 hours approx. (140 km) Free Pickup Service From Ammoudara to Malia Our first stop is at the historical monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, a monastery inhabited and run by nuns, which is located in an idyllic landscape. Here you can admire the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, plenty of frescoes and a variety of other icons, dating back to the 14th century. Then, we head to Lasithi Plateau, 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. You can admire the remaining famous windmills and the Venetian ditches, the drainage system of the Plateau. The next stop will be the village of Psychro. You can visit the Dicteon Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the myth God Zeus was born. Psychro is also well known for its handmade ceramics and the workshop there will leave you with the best impressions after your visit. Our last stop, Tzermiado, the capital of the villages on the plateau, will amaze you with its natural beauty, its traditional architecture and its breathtaking views. Here you can take pictures of the wonderful landscape, rest for a while and enjoy your lunch in one of the local taverns. Included Professional and Multilingual speaking guide. Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses. Free pick up service from any place between Ammoudara -Malia. Excluded Tips and Individual expenses. Entrance to Cave of Zeus (6.00€) Entrance to Kera Monastery (2.00€) Meeting Place We offer you a free pick up service from Agia Pelagia to Malia. After you have booked your tour, we will let you know the exact place and time of pick up by email or phone. Pick-up and drop-off from the main road, partly from the exit of hotels from: Acqua Blu Beach Agia Pelagia Agioi Theodoroi Beach Ammoudara–Heraklion Amnissos Beach Analipsi Anissaras Aposelemi Beach Arena Beach Gournes Gouves Heraklion Hersonissos Karteros Beach Kato Gouves Kokkini Chani Limanakia Beach Malia Marina Beach Marina Port Gouves Sarantari Beach Stalis Tobrouk Beach Vathianos Kampos Beach

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Number of participants

  • 1-3 persons
  • 3-5 persons
  • 5-10 persons
  • 10+ persons

How long does your entertainment take?

8 hours

In what languages is your service available?

  • English
  • German

What other languages ​​if any?

English, Germany

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