Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus from Elouda
Highlights
Crete
Private Tour
9 Hours
EASY
English, Greek
Description
Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree.Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the birthplace of Zeus.Take in the incredible view of the Lasithi Plateau.Next, visit the Knosos Palace, where Zeus’s son Minos intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe.Optionally, you can also visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.Whenever you feel like it you can have lunch at a restaurant of your choosing.
Itinerary
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Mochos is a mountainous traditional village and has its roots back in the second Byzantine period.The views on the way to Mochos are magnificent.
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Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refresing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers' Tree.
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admire the stunning view from the mills and get some amazing, [sensitive content] worthy, photos.
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Walk up to this ancient Minoan sacred cave, which is believed to be the birthplace of Zeus.
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Visit the Knosos Palace where Zeus's son, Minoas, intertwined his name with the oldest civilization in Europe.
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Optionally, you can visit the Herakleion Archaeological Museum which is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.