Exploring Lasithi and its Villages

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour will take you from the heights of the rocky Lassithi plateau to the traditional villages tucked away off the beaten path. We start at the village of Krasi where we will visit the huge 2,400-years-old Writer’s Plane Tree, named so because it was beloved by Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the most famous Greek writers of the 20th century. In the same village we’ll get to see how the Cretans used to wash their clothes in the traditional manner. Next up is Panagia Kera, a 13th century Byzantine monastery where you can find among the gorgeous iconography a depiction of the Catholic St. Francis, who is famous in Crete.

Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the unique Lassithi Plateau, a rocky and austere long treasured for the beauty of its scenery. There you can visit the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the mythological birthplace of Zeus.

You can have lunch a traditional taverna outside Krasi, at your own expense.

What's Included

Pick up & return luxury transfer
Bottle of water
Half day private tour with an experienced, friendly local guide
Admission fees and guided tours to museums or archaeological sites
Wine tasting fees
Personal expenses
Food and drink expenses, unless specified
All Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Since it is a private tour for Lasithi area, you will be picked up from your hotel based at Lasithi or Elounda area

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    sightseeing of Krasi village

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Explore the area deeply embeded in the Cretan history and mythology.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    A monastery with ancient rootes and a spiritual environment.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years
Supplied by Santorini Wine Tour

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Seasonal
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Zombie
Zombie Slice
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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