Travel back 4,000 years to the oldest civilization in Europe on this excursion through Crete. Departing from Heraklion Port, a luxury mini-bus will take you to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, then on a sightseeing tour along Heraklion’s city walls. Next, you can either take a guided tour through the extraordinary archaeological museum of Heraklion, viewing the distinctive items of Minoan culture, or enjoy free time in the city center to stroll around the shops.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide
✔ Private tour
✔ Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
✖ Knossos Archaeological site, starting from 15 euros per person
✖ Heraklion Archaeological Museum (optional), starting from 12 euros per person
Pickup Locations
1. Olive Green Hotel
2. Athinaikon Hotel
3. Hotel Olympic
4. Kastro Hotel
5. Hotel Irene
6. Hotel Star
7. Mirabello Hotel
8. El Greco Hotel
9. Castello City Hotel
10. Santa Elena
11. Hotel Irini
12. Life Boutigue Hotel
13. Metropole Urban Hotel
14. Sofia Hotel
15. Lato Boutique Hotel
16. Iraklion Hotel
17. Aquila Atlantis Hotel
18. Dimitra Hotel
19. Legacy Gastro suites
20. Capsis Astoria Heraklion
Additional Info: You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)
Itinerary
1
The Palace of Knossos
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city.
Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete. The palace of Knossos eventually became the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture. The palace was abandoned at some unknown time at the end of the Late Bronze Age, c. 1,380–1,100 BC.[4] The reason why is unknown, but one of the many disasters that befell the palace is generally put forward.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Agios Titos Church
Saint Titus, or more properly the church of Saint Titus in Heraklion, is one of the most important monuments in the centre of town, on 25th of August Street. It is set in a lovely square with a few cafés and bars, Agios Titos Square.
Agios Titos means Saint Titus in Greek.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount
