INTERESTING TO KNOW:
Knossos palace is Crete’s most visited archaeological site.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.
From
April to October
Pickup
included
Professional tour guide
and escort included
Language: English
TRIP ITINERARY
Early in the morning
Pickup
After we pick you up from your hotel at our pick up points our escort will fill you in with imformation about our trip.
Early in the morning
30 minutes stop
Stop for Breakfast
On the national road outside Rethimno we stop for 30 minutes to have breakfast.
After breakfast
Upon arrival at the Palace of Knossos our professional archaeologists-guide will guide you for 2 hours .The guiding is in English language.
Entrance fee for Knossos Palace and Archeological museum: 15€ + 5€ (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). To be paid upon arrival.
Entrance fee for Knossos Palace and Archeological museum: 15€ + 5€ (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). To be paid upon arrival.
After breakfast
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
At about 18:30
