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Plateau of Lassithi
Heraklion, Crete
8 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
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What You Will Do
You start your exploration by visiting the magnificent monastery of Panagia Kera. A splendid monument of architecture and iconography, it operates as a nunnery and it gathers pilgrims from all over Crete.
Next stop over is the Dictean Cave, a cave of mystic atmosphere, impressively adorned by large columns, stalactites and stalagmites. According to mythology, the Dictean Cave was the birthplace of Zeus, the father of gods, and the place he was worshipped.
The tour ends by visiting Tzermiado, the capital of the Plateau.
Next stop over is the Dictean Cave, a cave of mystic atmosphere, impressively adorned by large columns, stalactites and stalagmites. According to mythology, the Dictean Cave was the birthplace of Zeus, the father of gods, and the place he was worshipped.
The tour ends by visiting Tzermiado, the capital of the Plateau.
What's Included?
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included?
- • Extras at coffee breaks, Lunch
- • 2 € - Monastery (chld 1,5€)
- • 6 €- Zeus cave (under 18 years free)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
45 minutes
Panagia Kera, which played a major role and suffered significant damage during the Cretan Revolt
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: TOURLINE.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- According to the proposals of the Greek Health Ministry we are following the rules! Hygiene is a priority and extra cleaning measures are available. At activities social distancing is maintained. All travelers are required to bring their own protective equipment and are prepared to use it
Guide Options
- Guide - Russian
- Guide - English
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