Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace

Heraklion1 hourBus Tour

Free cancellation up to 2 days before
Instant confirmation
Hotel pickup
Guided tour in English, German, and French

About this experience

Mythology, mountain villages, and the heart of Minoan civilization — all in one day.

This is a high-altitude cultural route that blends faith, mythology, rural Crete, and Europe’s oldest city. A demanding but rewarding itinerary that delivers substance, not postcards.

🕒 Timetable (as listed)

⛪ 10:00 Arrival at Kera Monastery

🚌 10:30 Departure from Monastery

🕳️ 10:50 Arrival in Psychro – visit to Dicteon Cave

🚌 12:30 Departure from Psychro – ceramics stop

🏘️ 12:50 Arrival in Tzermiado – time for lunch

🚌 14:00 Departure from Tzermiado

🏛️ 15:10 Arrival at Knossos Palace

🚌 17:00 Departure from Knossos

🏁 Arrival in Heraklion

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What’s included

✔️ Hotel pick-up & drop-off
✔️ Air-conditioned bus transportation
✔️ Professional driver
✔️ Licensed guide (EN / FR / DE)
✔️ Disposable earphones at Knossos
✔️ Liability insurance

Not included

💰 Dicteon Cave entrance: €15
💰 Kera Monastery entrance: €2
💰 Knossos entrance: €20 (reductions available)
💰 Lunch & drinks

Good to know

Duration: 1 hour
How you meet: Hotel pickup
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before
Difficulty: Easy
Guide: Guided tour in English, German, and French

Know before you go

⚠️ Good to Know
Not suitable for guests with mobility impairments.
👟 Comfortable shoes
🧢 Hat
🕶️ Sunglasses
💧 Water
💶 Money for lunch & entrances

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts.

2 days or more before: full refund
24–47 hours before: 50% refund
Less than 1 day before: no refund

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Provided by: Luxury Services Crete

Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 1 hour.

Can I cancel this booking?

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts. 2 days or more before: full refund · 24–47 hours before: 50% refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in English, German, and French

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes — hotel pickup is included.

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