Full Day/Half Day Tour Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace
Overview
See central Crete’s religious, mythological, and archaeological highlights in a single shared tour. Visit Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, the windmill-dotted Lassithi Plateau, and a traditional pottery workshop before exploring the Greek Mythology Park with wine and olive-oil tasting. At the Palace of Knossos, a guided visit introduces the 5,000-year-old Minoan civilization, legendary labyrinth, and Minotaur. The itinerary includes views over the Pediada Plain and time for an optional lunch in a traditional village tavern.
What's Included
- Greek Mythology Park Entrance Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wine and Olive oil tasting .
- Gratuities
- Lunch in a traditional tavern(optional)
- Knossos Palace Entrance Fee : 20,00euro per person
- Kera Monastery Entrance Fee: 02,00 euros per person
- Zeus Cave Entrance fee :15€ (Entrance fee is a subject of change due to recent and continuous updates by the Ministry of Tourism .)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup is available from the main road, partly from the exit of hotels from Sissi , Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Karteros(Pick-up from Heraklion City and Ammoudara is available upon request.) The activity provider will contact you 24 hours before the excursion with a detailed description of your pickup point and time. If you don’t receive the mail, please check your spam/junk folders.
What To Expect
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Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lassithi Plateau
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Greek Mythology Thematic Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Lassithi Plateau
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Palace of Knossos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-451524P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Greek Mythology Park Entrance Included.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Wine and Olive oil tasting .
- Gratuities.
- Lunch in a traditional tavern(optional).
- Knossos Palace Entrance Fee : 20,00euro per person.
- Kera Monastery Entrance Fee: 02,00 euros per person.
- Zeus Cave Entrance fee :15€ (Entrance fee is a subject of change due to recent and continuous updates by the Ministry of Tourism .).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day/Half Day Tour Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day/Half Day Tour Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Greek Mythology Park Entrance Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wine and Olive oil tasting .
- Gratuities
- Lunch in a traditional tavern(optional)
- Knossos Palace Entrance Fee : 20,00euro per person
- Kera Monastery Entrance Fee: 02,00 euros per person
- Zeus Cave Entrance fee :15€ (Entrance fee is a subject of change due to recent and continuous updates by the Ministry of Tourism .)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
