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Agiou Ioanni (Beach road) 161B, Stalida 70007, Crete, Greece
Zeus cave - Knossos palace - Heraklion
Our first stop will be in Lassithi Plateau. A dead-end road takes you uphill ending in a car park with several tavernas. Donkeys and mules await those who would like to ride (10 euros one way), but you can also walk up in 15-20 minutes. The way takes you up to the dripstone cave, Dikteon Andron (or Zeus Cave), which is closely connected to Greek mythology.
Visit the most famous and popular of all attractions in Crete, the Palace of Knossos. Join your expert guide on a journey of 5000 years, into myths and legends and learn the secrets of the oldest civilisation in Europe, the Minoan. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site that covers an area of 22.000 m2, on 5 floors with 1.300 rooms and hear all about the legendary labyrinth and the Minotaur (the half-human monster). This day brings history and legend back to life and is a must see, on any visit to Crete.
After our visit to Knossos we continue our excursion to Heraklion city, where we will visit the old market in the town Centre - the Lion's square - where you will have the opportunity of shopping around. The old Market Street is still a place for "Herakliotes" - the people that live in Heraklion, to come every day to meet, talk and have fun. As you are walking on the streets, you will grab the atmosphere of being a local and feel the buzz around you. Afterwards we will visit the Church of Saint Titus which is a beautiful church and an important monument for the town of Heraklion.
Duration: ~ from 8.40 to 17.00
Should take:
hat, comfortable shoes, camera, water
Price
Adults
€40
Children 4-12 years old
€28
Children 0-3 years old - free
Included in the price:
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Bus transfer
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Guide
Not included in the price:
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Knossos entrance fee - 15 €
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Zeus cave entrance fee - 6 €(Children 0-18 years old - free)
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Lunch