Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most fascinating and vibrant cities with many historic monuments to visit. It is full of places to discover. Knossos is one of them, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, 5000years ago. Take this tour and combine a visit to its city center and to the Palace of the Minoan Civilization.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Professional Driver
✔ Tour Guide
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Entrance in Knossos Palace: 15€
✖ Entrance in Museum: 12€
✖ Snacks
Pickup Locations
1. Pela
2. Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
3. Hotel Kallia
4. Andys Plaza
5. Lili Hotel
6. Miramare Hotel
7. MariRena Hotel
8. El Greco Hotel
9. Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
10. Castello City Hotel
11. Karteros Hotel
12. Hotel Irini
13. Hersonissos Maris Hotel
14. Metropole Urban Hotel
15. Sofia Hotel
16. Arina Beach Resort
17. Hotel Ilios
18. Sweet Memory Apartments
19. Creta Sun Hotel Studios
20. Saradari Apartments
Additional Info: We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town.
As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel, please check your email.
Itinerary
1
Heraklion
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning.
Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
The Palace of Knossos
Knossos, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, 5000years ago.
Our participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our Representative in order to attend a Guided Tour for about 1 hour & 20 minutes and then enjoy some free time to take photos and admire the historic Minoan place.
Participants have to wait in line, in order to receive their tickets and enter the Palace.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Heraklion
After leaving the Palace of Knossos, our bus will take us to the city of Heraklion. There participants will attend a guided tour in the city center and the historical part of Heraklion followed by 2h30min free time at the old market for walking, photos and shopping.
Optional: The visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, is optional and will be a without tour guide as the covid regulation for visiting the museum as group, is very strict and would take too much time and high cost.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Heraklion
Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
