Plateau Of Lasithi....

Description

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!

More Information

Taxi 45,00 €/hour – Van 55,00 €/hour

From 4-5 hours

English

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Coffee and soft drinks are provided.
Transport by the cars you see on the website
Stop for photos and shopping
24/7 customer service

Entrance Fees to Places of Visit
Food and beverages

It’s better to book until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Wheelchair accessible. This must be mentioned in the booking. Accessible toilets at the visiting sites.

What to bring:

Charged Smartphone
Weather-appropriate clothing
Comfortable shoes

Know before you go:

In summer the tour is more pleasant when the weather is not so hot
The tour takes place in any weather conditions. Passengers are adequately protected from the rain
The shops are closed on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. As well as on Sunday all-day
Archaeological sites open at sunrise and close at sunset
A full refund is available if you do not enjoy this tour

Free! Free cancellation up to 4 hours before the activity starts.

Itinerary

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.
Seli Ambelou

The most remarkable set of windmills that survives in Crete today is located in Seli Ambelou in the Lassithi Plateau.
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.
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.
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.