Knossos Palace Tour, Lassithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus
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Knossos Palace Tour and Lassithi Plateau Day Trip. Step back in time and explore the ancient wonders of Crete on our Knossos Palace Guided Tour and Lassithi Plateau. This full-day tour takes you through Crete’s rich history. Enjoy comfortable transportation, expert official guides, and the chance to see the island’s most iconic sights. Includes a visit at the famous Cave of Zeus.
Weekly Schedule
Monday: English, French, German.
Knossos Palace tour and Lassithi Plateau Highlights
Explore Knossos Palace, the center of the Minoan civilization and home to famous myths. Learn about King Minos, Princess Ariadne, and the Minotaur. Take a 1.5 hour guided tour to walk through the ancient ruins and learn about the Minoan Empire. It began around 2000 BC. Discover how people lived, their art, and their stories.
Travel to the Lassithi Plateau, a peaceful place 850 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Dikti Mountains. There are 18 small villages, old wind mills, and a Venetian irrigation system. Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views of the mountains.
Start your trip with a visit to the Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, a quiet and holy place. See beautiful 14th century icons, including the famous icon of the Virgin Mary. The peaceful surroundings make it a perfect place to relax and reflect.
Stop at Psychro, a small village in the Lassithi Plateau. Visit a pottery workshop and watch local potters make beautiful items by hand. They use techniques that have been around for over 8,000 years. You can even try making your own pottery if you want! Visit the Cave of Zeus.
End your journey in Tzermiado, the largest village in the Lassithi Plateau. Enjoy the mountain views, walk through the village with its traditional houses, and relax. If you like, have a meal at a local tavern and try some delicious Cretan food.
Itinerary:
07:30 – 09:00: Bus departure.
Kera Monastery (30 minutes).
Traditional Pottery Workshop (30 minutes).
Tzermiado, the Capital of Lassithi Plateau (1 hour and 30 minutes). Cave of Zeus or the Mythological Park
Knossos Palace. Enjoy a professional guided tour for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Note: If the Cave of Zeus re-opens we will include it in this tour.
17:00 – 18:00: Approximate return time to your hotel.
Includes:
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transportation by modern buses.
Professional tour guide (live).
Insurance.
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Disposable Earphones for the guided tour in Knossos Palace
Excludes
Entrance tickets to Kera Monastery 2 Euro.
Entrance tickets Cave of Zeus 15 Euro.
Knossos Palace Entrance 20 Euro. For reductions or free ticket cases please visit the 2027 Entrance Fees Page.
All meals and drinks.
What to Bring:
Walking shoes.
Hat, sun glasses, and sun screen
Camera to capture your moments.
Not Suitable:
The Knossos guided tour and Lassithi plateau is not suitable for people with walking problems.
Knossos Palace Day Trip and Lassithi Plateau Pricing:
The cost of the Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau tour is 39 euros for adults and 19.5 euros for children. Infants are free.
Meeting Points
Our Knossos Palace Tour and Lassithi Plateau includes a transfer service. We pick you up from your hotel or a nearby meeting point. After the tour, we drop you back at the same place. You will travel in a clean bus with air-conditioning. Our drivers and tour guides ensure a safe journey.
Areas of Service:
Malia, Hersonissos, Stalida, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Heraklion, and Ammoudara.
Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Agia Pelagia and Karteros.
Only with a valid ID or passport: Free entrance for children up to 18 and young adults up to 25 from the European Union. Also, a 50% discount for European Union adults over 65.
For more information about the exact meeting points visit our pick up list.
Payment Methods
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Pay on the Bus:
You can pay on the bus when your tour begins. Before your tour, please send an email to info@tourscrete.com with your name, your hotel name, the number of adults and children in your group, and a phone number that we can use in case of an emergency.
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Can’t find your date?
Contact us before you leave. We often add extra dates or keep a few last-minute seats.
How to book
Book and pay securely with Stripe. We review your details and send your confirmation within a few hours. Please add your hotel or Airbnb address and preferred language.
Your confirmation email
Includes your ticket, meeting point, Google Maps link, pickup time (if transfer is selected) and key instructions. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it. The pickup time shown is the first pickup time.
Price locked in, no hidden costs
Your price is fixed when you book, even if ferry or tour prices rise. Essential services are included. Groups, contact us for a better price.
Questions?
Reach us on , Live Chat, WhatsApp or at info@tourscrete.com.
“Operated by Serapis Travel Services (Tours Crete), licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization, official Seajets seller.”