Palace of Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Excursion

Discover the legend of the Cretan Minotaur on this excursion to the Palace of Knossos and Lasithi Plateau.

Palace of Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Excursion

The tour starts at 7:30 am with a pickup from the meeting point in Malia. The first destination is the Palace of Knossos, a key site in Crete.

Explore the palace complex of King Minos, which features over 1,500 interconnected rooms. Discover the throne room, royal quarters, and the stone theater, while learning about the Cretan Minotaur legend. View stunning murals, important remnants of the sophisticated Minoans.

After the palace, the tour continues to Lasithi Plateau, highlighting Crete's natural beauty. A stop at the Keras Kardiotissas Monastery includes viewing its mural paintings, followed by a look at the iconic windmills from the Venetian era.

The final activity is a visit to the village of Psychro, where participants will engage in a ceramics workshop. The tour concludes with a return to the meeting point in Malia, arriving around 6:30 pm.