Knossos & Heraklion MuseumAvailable

Location Knossos Palace, Heraklion City Center, Archaeological Museum
Sightseeing Archaeological
Duration 6-7 hours
Availability
Payment Online payment
Languages EN
About

About This Experience

Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the most fascinating and vibrant cities in the Mediterranean, with many historical monuments and places to discover. Knossos is one of them, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, with a history dating back more than 5000 years.

Combine a guided visit to the Palace of Knossos with a walking tour in the city center of Heraklion. Explore the Venetian Harbor, the lively old town streets and enjoy free time for shopping or visiting the Archaeological Museum.

Experience Highlights

Discover the Minoan Palace of Knossos
Explore the beautiful city of Heraklion on a guided walking tour
Walk around the Venetian Harbor and lively Old Town
Optional visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Free time for shopping at the old market
Schedule

Day Itinerary

07:25

Morning Pick-up

We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Departure is scheduled for 07:25.

Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment, the bus drive duration will differ.

The Palace of Knossos

Visit Knossos, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete dating back more than 5000 years.

Our participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our representative to attend a guided tour (1 hour and 20 minutes), followed by free time to take photos and admire the historic Minoan site.

People have to wait in line in order to receive their tickets and enter the Palace. The waiting time varies during high-season months and peak hours within the day.

Bus Drive to City Center

Bus drive to Heraklion city center (30 minutes).

Heraklion City Center

Duration: 3 hours.

Walking tour followed by 2 hours and 30 minutes free time at the old market, the city center or visiting the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.

Participants will have plenty of time to walk, do some souvenir shopping or just take photos.

Optional: Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.

For those who wish to visit the Archaeological Museum, the choice is optional and will be without a guide, as the Covid Regulation for visiting the museum as a group makes the procedure complicated and time consuming for the participants.

16:00

Return to Resorts

End of the tour – Return to resorts.

Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.

Arrival is expected around 16:00, depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one.

Included

What's Included

  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned bus
  • Professional Driver
  • All the legal taxes
  • Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ
Not included

What's Not Included

  • Food/Drinks
  • Knossos Entrance
  • Museum Entrance

What to Bring

Camera or smartphone for photos
Hat and sunglasses
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Comfortable walking shoes
Cash or card

Important Information

  • Waiting time at Knossos entrance may vary during high season
  • Museum visit is optional and without guide

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Duration
Duration
6-7 hours
Availability
Availability
April – October
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Payment
Payment
Online
Languages
Languages
EN
€45 / person
Feature
Instant confirmation
Feature
Free cancellation up to 24h
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