· Get the most out of Lasithi Region
· Visit the Village of Krasi with its water springs and home of the biggest tree of Crete and enjoy time in nature
· Visit the Historical Monasteries of Kera &Vidiani
· Explore the birthplace of Zeus at the Dikteon Cave
· Attend a Ceramic Workshop and create your own pot
· Discover the Minoan Palace of Knossos and learn more about the most famous archeological site of Crete
Morning Pick up:
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.
Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.
Bus Drive from the last pick up: 30 minutes
1st stop:Village of Krasi – 20 minutes
This little traditional village with the beautiful freshwater springs and the oldest and biggest tree on Crete, will be our first stop for about 20 minutes. Enjoy our time in Cretan nature!
Bus Drive: 10 minutes
2nd stop: Monastery of Kera – 30 minutes Explore the Monastery dedicated to Virgin Mary that is situated near the village of Kera.
Bus Drive: 15 minutes
3rd stop: Vidiani Monastery – 25 minutes
A small, male monastery located at the foot of Louloudaki Mountain will be our next stop.
Bus Drive: 20 minutes
4th stop: Psychro Cave (Cave of Zeus) - 1 hour 10 minutes
Explore the mythical birth place of the king of gods Zeus. Admire the unique site decorated with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Bus Drive: 10 minutes
5th stop: Ceramics Workshop – 45 minutes
Our participants will enjoy aprofessional workshop tosee how traditional ceramics are made and why not try to create their own!
Bus Drive: 10 minutes
6th stop: Traditional Tavern for lunch-1hour 20minutes
There will be a big variety of local dishes made from local products of the Lassithi plateau, homemade wine and products from the surrounding mountains. (The meal is not included.)
Bus Drive: 1 hour 20 minutes
7th stop: Knossos Palace – 1 hour
Leaving the beautiful region of Lasithi behind, our day will end at the Historical Site of Knossos. There will be a guided tour for about 1hour as well as some free time to take photos of this unique archaeological scenery.
End of the tour – Return to resorts:
Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
Start at: 8:00
Ends at: 18:00
