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Overview
- Duration (approx.):9 hours
- Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour
- Language:English, Greek
Knossos palace is Crete’s most visited archaeological site. During the Knossos Palace excursion and Heraklion city tour you will discover the most well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while walking through the history of the Minoan civilization. The first excavation of the site was conducted in 1878 by Minos Kalokerinos of Heraklion. This was followed by the long-term excavations 1900-1913 and 1922-1930) of the Englishman Sir Arthur Evans, who uncovered virtually the entire palace.While walking through the palace one can admire the Frescoes,pottery and the Throne room. This great civilization was destroyed at the explosion of the volcano of Santorini island. Come with us and our professional guide-archaelogist to learn about the history and the myths that surround this great palace.
Highlights
- During the Knossos Palace excursion and Heraklion city tour you will discover the most well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while walking through the history of the Minoan civilization.
Includes/Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
- Entrances
- Meals
Itinerary
Pickup early in the morning
After we pick you up from your hotel at our pick up points our escort will fill you in with imformation about our trip.
Stop for Breakfast
On the national road outside Rethimno we stop for 30 minutes to have breakfast.
Knossos Palace and Archeological museum
Upon arrival at the Palace of Knossos our professional archaeologists-guide will guide you for 2 hours .The guiding is in English language.
To be paid upon arrival:
Entrance fee for Knossos Palace: 20€
Entrance fee for Archeological museum: 20€
E.U. citizens till 25 years old free of charge.
Non E.U. citizens till 6 years old free of charge.
Over 65 years old half price.
After our tour
After our tour in Knossos we drive you to the city center of Heraklion where you have time to visit either the archaeological museum of Heraklion or have lunch and admire the capital of Crete. You have approximately 2 hours free time.
At about 18:30
While returning we will make a 20 minute stop for a refreshment and then we will be back at Chania about 18:30 p.m
Extra Services
Pickup from Almyrida 10€
For Knossos, pick-ups from Almyrida are available with an extra charge of 10€ per person.
10.00 €/person
Tour maps
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
What to bring
- Hat
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
To be paid upon arrival:
Entrance fee for Knossos Palace: 20€
Entrance fee for Archeological museum: 20€ (optional)
E.U. citizens till 25 years old free of charge.
Non E.U. citizens till 6 years old free of charge.
Over 65 years old half price.
Entrance fee for Knossos Palace: 20€
Entrance fee for Archeological museum: 20€ (optional)
E.U. citizens till 25 years old free of charge.
Non E.U. citizens till 6 years old free of charge.
Over 65 years old half price.
from42.00 € /person
