🏨 Full-Day Lasithi Plateau From Heraklion , Malia & Hersonissos Activity

Overview

Lasithi Plateau is 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.
Here you can visit the Dictean Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the myth the father of the Greek ancient Gods, Zeus, was born.
The next stop will be the famous village of Psychro, well known for its handmade ceramics.
Tzermiado, the capital of the villages on the plateau, will amaze you with its natural beauty.
Our last stop is monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, a monastery inhabited and run by nuns, which is located in an idyllic landscape.
10:15 Arrival in Dicteon Cave
11:45 Departure from Cave
12:20 Departure frpm Psychro - ceramics
12:40 Arrival in Tzermiado – Time for lunch
13:40 Departure from Tzermiado
14:00 Arrival in Monastery of Kera
14:30 Departure from Monastery
16:00 Arrival Heraklion

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle bus

Hotel pick-up areas from Malia,Stalis,Hersoniso,Anisaras,Gouves,Heraklio,Amoudara,Ag. Pelagia,Fodele

Professional English French and German Guide

Souvlaki , pita & soft drink.

What's Not Included

Admission to Samaria (€5)

Boat ticket to Agia Roumeli – Sfakia (adult 13.00€, child 7,50€)

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
CHILD: Age: 5 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Comfortable shoes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Swimming suits

Comfortable shoes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Swimming suits

Cancellation Policy

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

Lassithi Plateau

Lasithi Plateau is 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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Here you can visit the Dictean Cave with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, where according to the myth the father of the Greek ancient Gods, Zeus, was born.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kera Kardiotissa Monastery

Our last 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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Full-Day Lasithi Plateau From Heraklion , Malia & Hersonissos Activity - Heraklion Travel Guide

All you need to know about Hotels, Activities and Information for Heraklion