Plateau Of Lasithi....
Overview
The Plateau of Lasithi tour is a unique tour that nobody forgets. The plateau is known for its picturesque windmills. In the 1950s and 1960s, the plateau was one of Europe’s first wind farms. In plateau, there were about 10-13 thousand windmills that pumped the groundwater, with which the inhabitants were drinking their crops. Also, the main road that encircles the Plateau passes through most of the villages. On the main streets, the visitors will admire many tourist shops with traditional pottery and textiles. As well as cafes and taverns with excellent food. Most noteworthy is that, Lassithi Plateau is more widely known for the Dikteon Andro. It is the most important cave of antiquity in Crete. It is located in the village of Psychro. In that cave, Rhea gave birth to Zeus, the father of the gods of Olympus.
Discover, with the Plateau of Lasithi tour, the breathtaking beauty, of the largest and highest plateau of Greece!
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private comfortable transportation
- English speaking chauffeur
- Plateau of Lasithi tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Entrance Fees to Places of Visit
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Tour Details
The Plateau of Lasithi tour is a dreamy destination on the island of Crete!
- Duration:
- Cost:
- 4-5 hours
- E- class (35,00€/h.)
- Mini-Van (50,00€/h.)
- S-class (60,00€/h.)
Departure & Return
Traveler pickup is offered.
Free pick-up and drop-off from your place of residence. The time of pick-up is the one that has been agreed upon with the appointment, but the time of drop-off may differ as the excursion can be modified.
What To Expect
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Holy Monastery of Panagia Kera
The history of the monastery, the legends and the traditions regarding the miraculous icon of the Theotokos attract every year many believers and make the monastery one of the most important religious places of Crete. The age of the monastery dates back to the 12th Century.
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Seli Ambelou
The most remarkable set of windmills that survives in Crete today is located in Seli Ambelou in the Lassithi Plateau. It is situated at the northern entrance of the Plateau and it is the "trademark" of the area. Today there are 24 windmills left (originally they were 26). Seven of them are south of the street that enters the Plateau and the rest are on its northern side.
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Agios Georgios Folklore Museum
The museum of Agios Georgios in the Lasithi Plateau consists of four different sections, the Cretan Folklore Museum, the Neoclassical Museum, the Ecclesiastical Museum and the museum of Eleftherios Venizelos.
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Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete. Psychro is associated with the Diktaean Cave, one of the putative sites of the birth of Zeus.
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Traditional Food Experience
At the heart of the Lasithi Plateau you can find a lot of traditional restaurants. All of these have obvious signs of the Cretan architectural tradition. Of course, you will only find a menu inspired by Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Infant seats, baby seats and boosters are free of charge with a maximum of 5 people in a car
- Mention your planned itinerary (places to visit) in the remarks, so that the operator can prepare!
- 5 hours service areas: Mohos, Kera and Plateau of Lasithi
- Extend travel time, but you can be around the service areas listed above
- Stroller accessible
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancelation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Click the link below to cancel your booking.