Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete is worth a visit. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaeologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe. In the archaeological museum of Heraklion, you will find the largest collection of Minoan findings. The tour to Knossos is offered in two different ways. The classical tour where you visit the excavations of Knossos and the archaeological museum in Heraklion. On this tour you have the possibility to visit the center of Heraklion too, where you can enjoy a lunch or do some shopping.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Local Guide
✔ All taxes
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Knossos entrance – 16 euro, children under 18 – free
✖ Museum – 10 €
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Tips
Pickup Locations
1. Pavlos Apartments
2. Aegean Pearl
3. Creta Seafront Residences
4. Aquila Porto Rethymno
5. B&B Monastiriako
6. Forest Park Hotel
7. Hotel Flisvos Beach Studios
8. Apollon Hotel Apartments
9. Hotel Apollon Fivos Missiria
10. Eleonora Hotel Apartments
11. Platanes Apartments
12. Minos Mare Hotel
13. Nefeli Hotel
14. Aquila Rithymna Beach Hotel
15. Vetera Suites
16. Odyssia Beach Hotel
17. Minos Mare Royal
18. Palazzino di Corina
19. Hotel Adams
20. Anita Beach Hotel - Adults Only
Additional Info: Hotel pick up is offered subject to customer(s) hotel location. In case property (villa-hotel-airbnb) is not within tour pick up areas, client should meet our group for the tour at the nearest pick up place possible.
Itinerary
1
The Palace of Knossos
On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaeologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.
