In Knossos Minoan palace you will enjoy a tour by a professional licensed guide around the magnificent historical sights of the area.
Guide will narrate the great history behind the Minoan civilization, and you will learn about King Minos, famous in mythology for his wisdom and as a judge of the underworld. You will be amazed at how many artifacts are located there from the Minoan civilization. Be sure, you can take pictures of the Minoan Palace and the sights capturing memorable experiences.
After we will take our bus and you will be transferred to the center of Heraklion. A 30 minute tour is offered around the city center by a licensed guide and also provided 2 more free hours. Take advantage to visit the history museum located downtown, but also to go shopping and enjoy your meal in the capital of Crete!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Experienced tour guide
✔ Hotel pick up and drop off
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Entrance to Knossos: 15€ per person. Free for people under 25 years old.
✖ Entrance to Archeological Museum of Heraklion: 12€ per person. Free for people under 25 years old.
✖ Guide Headphones: 2€ per person
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Our meeting will be on the main road.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Knossos Archaeological Site
Knossos guided tour from a proffessional licenced guide
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Heraklion
Guided wlking tour by a professional guide and free time for shopping, coffee or lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Transportation from Ierapetra to Heraklion (Knossos) - 1 hour
• Transportation from Heraklio to Ierapetra - 1 hour
• Pickups & Dropoffs from Makrigialos hotels adds 1 hrs in the total duration of the tour (total 8 hrs)
• Pickup & Dropoffs from Ierapetra hotels adds 1 hr in the total duration of the tour (total 7hrs)
• Pickup & Dropoffs from Agios Nikolaos hotels (total tour duration 6 hrs)
