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

Your tour begins at 7:30 am with pickup from the designated meeting point in Malia. The first stop is the Palace of Knossos, a significant archaeological site in Crete.

Explore the vast palace complex of King Minos, featuring over 1,500 interconnected rooms. Key highlights include the throne room, royal quarters, and a stone theater, where you will learn about the Cretan Minotaur legend.

View the preserved murals, vital remnants of the Minoans, renowned as Europe’s sophisticated ancient culture. After visiting the Palace of Knossos, the tour proceeds to Lasithi Plateau to experience its natural beauty.

There will be a stop at Keras Kardiotissas Monastery, known for its mural paintings, followed by a visit to see the iconic windmills from the Venetian era.

The final segment of the excursion includes a visit to the village of Psychro, where you will participate in a ceramics workshop.

The tour concludes with a return to the meeting point in Malia, expected around 6:30 pm.