LASSITHI & KNOSSOS CRETE, full day professional guided coach tour
Overview
Our first stop is the Monastery of Kera. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little Lourdes.
After we visit the Greek Mythology Park, where we learn all about myths and civilization of ancient Greeks.
Then we drive south and reach the Plateau of Lassithi. The Plateau is a wonderfully cool and fertile area where you will see small towns and a very warm welcome.
While crossing the villages of the Plateau, we pay a short visit at a traditional pottery factory, seeing an ancient ceramic art, which completes today more than 8.000 years of history.
Last but not least we will visit the most famous and popular of all the attractions in Crete, the Palace of Knossos. Join your expert guide on a journey back of 5000 years into myths and legends and learn secrets of the oldest civilization in Europe, the Minoan. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site with 1.300 rooms, hear all about the legendary labyrinth and the Minotaur.
What's Included
- Gasoline
- Visit pottery
- Visit Greek Mythology Park
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Insurance
- Pick up / drop off (Malia till Ammoudara)
- Professional guide
- Monastery Kera: 2 € pp to pay at the entrance
- The Palace of Knossos: 20 € adult (Reduced admission see website) to pay at the entrance
- Whispers: 2 € pp to pay on the day on the coach to your guide
Meeting and Pickup
To receive the EXACT pickup place and -time, please send an email to Eye Travel min 24h before the day of the tour. GENERAL Area Malia: +/- 9.15 am Area Stalida/Stalis: +/- 8.55 am Area Chersonissos - Koutoukoufari - Piscopiano: +/- 8.40 am Area Anissaras: +/- 8.30 am Area Analipsi: +/- 8.20 am Area Gouves: +/- 8.10 am Area Gournes: +/- 7.50 am Area Ammoudara (next Heraklion): +/- 7.10 am There are no pickups out of this area.
What To Expect
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Kera Kardiotissa Monastery
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lassithi Plateau
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Greek Mythology Thematic Park
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
The Palace of Knossos
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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.
- Gasoline.
- Visit pottery.
- Visit Greek Mythology Park.
- Transport by air-conditioned coach.
- Insurance.
- Pick up / drop off (Malia till Ammoudara).
- Professional guide.
- Monastery Kera: 2 € pp to pay at the entrance.
- The Palace of Knossos: 20 € adult (Reduced admission see website) to pay at the entrance.
- Whispers: 2 € pp to pay on the day on the coach to your guide.
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 LASSITHI & KNOSSOS CRETE, full day professional guided coach tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for LASSITHI & KNOSSOS CRETE, full day professional guided coach tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Gasoline
- Visit pottery
- Visit Greek Mythology Park
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Insurance
- Pick up / drop off (Malia till Ammoudara)
- Professional guide
- Monastery Kera: 2 € pp to pay at the entrance
- The Palace of Knossos: 20 € adult (Reduced admission see website) to pay at the entrance
- Whispers: 2 € pp to pay on the day on the coach to your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
