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Elite Car Rental Crete - Lassithi Agios Nikolaos Sightseeing Road Trips, Tour Routes, Attractions in Agios Nikolaos Lasithi Crete |
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Do you imagine yourself lying on breathtaking beaches lined with palm trees, bathing in sparkling azure waters, and wandering through picturesque villages, getting acquainted with the locals? Stop imagining and make it a reality by coming to Agios Nikolaos, Crete, where Elite Crete Agios Nikolaos Rent a Car (Lasithi) can assist you in planning your tours of the area. We can arrange to have your rental car delivered to Sitia Airport or to Agios Nikolaos Port by a representative of our company, who will offer you our Lassithi Crete Car Rental (Agios Nikolaos) services and answer any of your questions, so that you can start relaxing and touring the minute you reach Crete.
Sightseeing in Lassithi Crete, Greece
Archaeological Sites
While on vacation in Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos), Crete, we recommend visiting some of its superb archaeological sites in your Elite Crete car rental vehicle, such as the Ancient Cities in Praisos, Itanos and Driros, and the Doric City Lato in the village of Kritsa. Many Minoan ruins are located in the prefecture: the splendid Minoan Palace in Zakros, the Minoan settlement in Palekastro, the Pre-Minoan settlements in Pachia Ammos and Myrtos, the Mid-Minoan Manor in Hamezi and the Post-Minoan towns of Makrygialos and Gournia. Get a good map and your trusty Elite Lassithi Crete car rental, and get ready for a wonderful touring experience.
Useful information and phone numbers for archaeological sites and attractions in Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos) Crete:
- Ancient Gournia: Tel. +30 28410 22462 or +30 28410 24943
- Minoan Settlement in Palekastro: Tel. +30 28410 22462 or +30 28410 24943 / Open: all year round and at all times
- Minoan Palace in Zakros: Tel. +30 28410 22462 or +30 28410 24943 / Open: From July 1 to October 31, daily 08:00 – 19:30
- Ancient Lato: Tel. +30 28410 22462 or +30 28410 24943 / Open: Tuesday - Sunday 08:30 – 15:00. Monday: Closed
- Post Minoan Town in Makrygialos: Tel. +30 28410 22462 or +30 28410 24943
- Mid-Minoan Manor in Hamezi: Tel. +30 28410 22462 or +30 28410 24943
Historical Monuments
If you want to experience the more “recent” history of Lassithi, you should visit the Venetian Fortress “Kazarma” in Sitia and the Kales Fortress in Ierapetra, as well as the stone-built windmills in Elounda. We also recommend taking a tour of the traditional villages in the prefecture in your Lassithi Crete car rental vehicle, to study the architecture and the customs of Crete.
Useful information and phone numbers for historical monuments in Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos) Crete:
- Kazarma Fortress: Open: Tuesday - Sunday: in winter 08:30 – 15:00, in summer 08:00 – 14:30
Religious Sites
Throughout the prefecture of Lassithi, there are exquisite churches and monasteries that will impress even the most expert aficionados of ecclesiastical art. Get in you Lassithi car rental vehicle and set off for Agios Nikolaos, the capital of the Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos) Prefecture, where you can visit the Church of Agios Nikolaos. The Church of Timios Stavros in Kalamavka offers a breathtaking view of the Libyan Sea and the surrounding countryside. The Toplou Monastery in Sitia is one of Lassithi’s famous religious sites, with beautiful frescos and icons. The Church of Agion Panton is located in a lovely setting, with plane trees and flowing waters.
Useful information and phone numbers for religious monuments in Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos) Crete:
- Toplou Monastery: Tel. +30 28430 61226
Natural Sites
Nature buffs will love it in Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos), due to its lush vegetation and stunning natural features. The pride and joy of Lassithi is its famous Palm Tree Forest in Vai, which is the only of its kind in Europe. The gorge in Chavga and Cha Gorge in Monastiraki provide hikers with an excellent natural setting for their sport. Katharos Mountain Range is another fascinating area for trekkers, while the Pine Tree Forest in Males is the ideal place for those who would prefer a calmer and more relaxing walk. The Cave in Milatos possesses a fine collection of stalagmites and stalactites, while according to mythology, the Diktaion Andron Cave was the birthplace of Zeus. Both are great places to visit if you are an amateur speleologist. We recommend going on a road trip in the Lassithi Crete car rental of your choice, stopping at these wonderful sites.
Useful information and phone numbers for natural sites in Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos) Crete:
- Diktaion Andron Cave: Open: Monday - Sunday: from November 1 to March 31 08:30 – 15:00, from April 1 to October 31 08:30 – 19:00
Museums
There are some very impressive museums in the Lassithi Prefecture, where visitors can admire artefacts from ancient to contemporary times in Crete. We suggest hopping in your Lassithi Crete car rental vehicle and visiting the superb Archaeological and Folklore Museums of Agios Nikolaos, Sitia and Ierapetra, as well as the Archaeological Museum of Neapolis and the Folklore Museum in Elounda.
Useful information and phone numbers for archaeological sites and attractions in Lassithi (Agios Nikolaos) Crete:
- Archaeological Museum in Agios Nikolaos: Tel. +30 28410 24943 / Open: Tuesday – Sunday: in winter 08:30 – 15:00, summer 08:00 – 19:30. Monday: Closed
- Folklore Museum in Agios Nikolaos: Tel. +30 28410 25093
- Archaeological Museum in Sitia: Tel. +30 28430 23917 / Open: Tuesday - Sunday 08:30 – 15:00. Monday: Closed
- Folklore Museum in Sitia: Tel. +30 28430 22861
- Folklore Museum in Elounda: Tel. +30 28410 33314
- Archaeological Collection in Ierapetra: Tel. +30 28420 28721
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