{"id":605004,"date":"2021-12-08T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T13:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=605004"},"modified":"2022-01-03T08:15:50","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T05:15:50","slug":"excursions-in-crete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/excursions-in-crete\/","title":{"rendered":"Excursions in Crete"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The most popular and interesting excursion on the island of Crete is considered to be a tour<\/a> of the well-known palace-labyrinth of King Minos, which was erected 4 millennia ago.<\/p>\n

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\nThis palace covered an area of \u200b\u200b22,000 square meters, had about 15,000 rooms and was the height of a 5-storey building. This place is truly impressive!<\/p>\n

We also advise you to take the opportunity to go to the archaeological museum, where experienced guides will acquaint you with the technique, architecture and history of urban planning on the island, this construction was carried out on a skeleton during the Minoan civilization.<\/p>\n

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This museum contains all the rarest examples of Minoan culture.<\/p>\n

Also noteworthy is the Lassithi Valley, through which all Cretan excursions pass. You will be invited to visit the village of Pesa, which is famous for the best wine on the island, you will have the opportunity to taste various varieties of Cretan wines.<\/p>\n

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After a tour of the village of Pesa, walk towards the village of Trapsano, famous for its ceramics.<\/p>\n

After excursions to the villages, it is worth going up the mountain called the Road. The path to it passes through olive groves and rushes high into the mountains, to the ancient monastery of Kera. Well, if you go to the end, then at the top of the mountain you can visit the cave Dikteon Andron, where, according to legend, the father of all gods, Diaz (Zeus), was born. This excursion is a real pleasure for lovers of hiking, nature and beautiful views.<\/p>\n

Crete is famous for its unforgettable village fairs, where you can watch the work of a potter, weaver, saddle maker and buy souvenirs. Musicians will introduce you to Cretan and Greek melodies, and folk dance groups will introduce you to traditional dances.<\/p>\n

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In the evening, you can taste national Cretan dishes and wines at a gala dinner, which is usually included in the tour price.<\/p>\n

Crete is a great opportunity to combine a seaside vacation with a very rich and varied excursion program, get acquainted with a new culture and bring home beautiful memories!<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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