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Crete: Monastery, Lasithi Plateau & Dictaean Cave Day Trip
120 ReviewsVisit the monastery of Kera Kardiotissa and the Dictaean Cave. Enjoy panoramic views of the Lasithi Plateau from Seli Ambelou, and visit the picturesque village of Krasi.
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Highlights
- Learn the history of the monastery and the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary
- Enjoy panoramic views of Lasithi Plateau from Seli Ambelou and stop for lunch
- Explore the Dictaean cave where Zeus was born and learn about Greek Mythology
- Explore Krasi Village and admire its ancient Platanus, springs, and fountains
Description
Visit an Orthodox nunnery, the village of Psychro and the Dictaean Cave. Explore the Lasithi Plateau, and make a stop for lunch while learning about the Plateau's history. Visit a small traditional village on the slope of Selena Mountain, and enjoy beautiful views of Crete on this interesting and unique day tour. Visit the Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, an Orthodox nunnery dedicated to the Virgin Mary, situated near the village of Kera at an altitude of 650m. See the nunnery, famous for the icon of Mary believed to be miraculous, the nunnery's fortified walls, and its 14th and 15th-century murals. Stop next at the village of Psychro, and walk to reach the Dictaean Cave, just above the village of Psychro. See the cave, considered a sacred place of cult worship, and according to Greek mythology, it is believed to be the place where Zeus, the father of Greek gods, was kept and fed from Amalthia. See the most impressive sight is the lake at the lowest point, surrounded by massive stalactites and stalagmites, before moving on to the village of Psychro Reach the northern entrance of the Lasithi Plateau, and stop at Seli Ambelou for a lunch break. Take in a panoramic view of the plateau, where in the 1950s and 1960s, was one of Europe's first wind farms. Stop in Krasi, a small traditional village set on the slope of Selena Mountain, and see its huge ancient plane tree, where the leaves and the branches of the tree provide shade all over the square in a unique and unspoiled environment. Finish the tour at Krasi, and return to your hotel.Includes
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