Knossos & Lassithi
Description
KNOSSOS PALACE – LASSITHI PLATEAU
Visit this fertile green plateau which may have been the crater of an ancient volcano in the middle of the Dicti Mountains and which was once peppered with thousands of white-sailed windmills.
A short climb will bring you to Lasinthos eco park. The main goal of the park is to revive techniques of Cretan traditional art. Around a scenic square you can find spots where artisans are sharing their knowledge and skills with you. Doing so, you will watch artisans, who enjoy giving out their knowledge, manufacture traditional woven, clay pots and much more. Guests will have the chance to taste olive oil, Cretan wine and “raki” – the traditional spirit of Crete. The whole visit can combine culture and taste, fun, action and pleasure.
This tour will give travelers the opportunity to explore interesting places at the Plateau of Lassithi such us the Monastery of Vidiani, and the traditional village of Krasi. Following, the participants will be guided in an Olive Mill Farm and see the production of olive soap, olive oil and honey etc. and enjoy an unforgettable meal made from local products, at your own expense at the Olive Mill Farm, with unique aromas from the surrounding wild mountain and view to the Aegean sea.
The tour will be completed with a visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos where the fist civilization in Europe started 4000 years ago. The use of luxury materials, the impressive architectural plan, the advanced building techniques and its impressive size make this palace unique in the world. Knossos Minoan palace was build on ruins dating from Neolithic times (6.000 B.C.)
The Dynasty of King Minos ruled here and it become the prosperous capital of Minoan Crete.
It was multi-storey and had an intricate plan, which is why the Palace is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the labyrinth and the Minotaur. It was discovered in 1878 and was excavated by Sir Arthur Evans who revealed the most civilized area in Europe!
A day that combines the myth of Greek Gods, the Minoan civilization, the Byzantine period and modern life and culture in only one tour.
*Casual dress and shoes
*Appropriate dress when entering churches and monasteries.
*A light jacket is necessary as Lassithi is always cool.
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Description
KNOSSOS PALACE – LASSITHI PLATEAU
Visit this fertile green plateau which may have been the crater of an ancient volcano in the middle of the Dicti Mountains and which was once peppered with thousands of white-sailed windmills.
A short climb will bring you to Lasinthos eco park. The main goal of the park is to revive techniques of Cretan traditional art. Around a scenic square you can find spots where artisans are sharing their knowledge and skills with you. Doing so, you will watch artisans, who enjoy giving out their knowledge, manufacture traditional woven, clay pots and much more. Guests will have the chance to taste olive oil, Cretan wine and “raki” – the traditional spirit of Crete. The whole visit can combine culture and taste, fun, action and pleasure.
This tour will give travelers the opportunity to explore interesting places at the Plateau of Lassithi such us the Monastery of Vidiani, and the traditional village of Krasi. Following, the participants will be guided in an Olive Mill Farm and see the production of olive soap, olive oil and honey etc. and enjoy an unforgettable meal made from local products, at your own expense at the Olive Mill Farm, with unique aromas from the surrounding wild mountain and view to the Aegean sea.
The tour will be completed with a visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos where the fist civilization in Europe started 4000 years ago. The use of luxury materials, the impressive architectural plan, the advanced building techniques and its impressive size make this palace unique in the world. Knossos Minoan palace was build on ruins dating from Neolithic times (6.000 B.C.)
The Dynasty of King Minos ruled here and it become the prosperous capital of Minoan Crete.
It was multi-storey and had an intricate plan, which is why the Palace is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the labyrinth and the Minotaur. It was discovered in 1878 and was excavated by Sir Arthur Evans who revealed the most civilized area in Europe!
A day that combines the myth of Greek Gods, the Minoan civilization, the Byzantine period and modern life and culture in only one tour.
*Casual dress and shoes
*Appropriate dress when entering churches and monasteries.
*A light jacket is necessary as Lassithi is always cool.