KNOSSOS AND LASSTHI PLATEAU (Best seller-Two excursions in one day!)

First stop of this tour the traditional village of Krasi. Second stop on the mountain road, the pretty monastery of Kera Kardiotissa which is home to a famous icon of the Holy Mother as well as to frescoes from the 13th and 14th century. Driving south and up to the mountains, we reach the Plateau of Lassithi. This fertile green plateau in the middle of the Dicti Mountains was once peppered with thousands of white-sailed windmills. Then, we make a short stop for a visit to a traditional potter’s factory to see this ancient ceramic art which is still alive today. You will see the artist at work and you can even try, with his help of course! From there you will go to Seli Ampelou where you can take photos of the old windmills.The excursion continues with a stop at Avdou village, where you will visit an olive oil factory.
The tour will be completed with a visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos where the fist civilization in Europe started 4000 years ago. The use of luxury materials, the impressive architectural plan, the advanced building techniques and its impressive size make this palace unique in the world. Knossos Minoan palace was build on ruins dating from Neolithic times (6.000 B.C.). The Dynasty of King Minos ruled here and it become the prosperous capital of Minoan Crete.
It was multi-storey and had an intricate plan, which is why the Palace is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the labyrinth and the Minotaur. It was discovered in 1878 and was excavated by Sir Arthur Evans who revealed the most civilized area in Europe!
A day that combines the myth of Greek Gods, the Minoan civilization, the Byzantine period and modern life and culture in only one tour.

TOUR PROGRAM
> Stop at Krasi Village, where you will see the ancient platane tree.
> Visit to monastery Kera.
> Passing through Lassithi Plateau. Stop at a ceramic workshop.
>Stop at Seli Ampelou. Free time to take photos or visit the old windmills and lunch break.
>Stop At Avdou village. Visit of the olive oil factory.
> Guided tour at Knossos palace.
> Return to resorts.

Do not forget,
*Comfortable shoes
*Appropriate dress when entering monasteries.