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Ηeraklion Walking Tour with Archaeological Museum
Archaeology Tours
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270 minutes (Approx.)
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See the second-largest archeological museum in Greece, the Museum of Athens, in Heraklion. The journey starts with an introduction of the oldest discoveries made in Crete, which date back to 6000 BC. Next, it visits the most notable Minoan palaces, Knossos, Festos, Mallia, and Zakros.
The trip culminates with the Minoan frescoes of Knossos, after which items from graves, shrines, and homes are displayed. At around 10.30, after our visit to the Archaeological Museum, we will begin our exploration of Heraklion's old city center.
Visit Heraklion's main sites with your knowledgeable tour guide; take in its fabled churches, fountains, and monuments, such as Saint Minas Cathedral in Lion's Square, where you can sample traditional Cretan raki and mpougatsa. Proceed to Kule's Fortress, Heraklion Town Hall, Tito's Church, and
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Things To Know
- Professional Escort/Guide
- Mpougatsa & Raki Tasting
- VAT and all legal taxes included
- Pick up-drop off transfer
- Entrance fees to ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (Reduced 6€/ Full 12€)
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
- Entrance fees to Rocca a Mare (Reduced 1€/ Full 2€)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Our company is not responsible for the client’s failure to appear at the meeting point for the booked tour or activity.
- Last minute cancellation of flights or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability)
- Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Visit the Heraklion Archeological Museum, the second biggest in Greece, after the Museum of Athens. The tour begins with introduction of the oldest findings of Crete from 6000bc, then of the highlight Minoan palaces of Knossos, Festos, Mallia and Zakros. Then continue with objects from cemeteries, shrines, houses and ends with the Minoan frescoes of Knossos.
Admission Ticket Not IncludedCathedral of St. Minas
The Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Heraklion, Greece, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete.
Saint Titus, or more properly the church of Agios Titos in Heraklion, is one of the most important monuments in the centre of town.
Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)
Lions Square and Morosini Fountain in Heraklion
Castello del Molo (Koules)
It is an impressive fortress that surrounds the harbor of Heraklion, Crete.
Admission Ticket Not IncludedThe Loggia (from the Italian word for “lodge“) is one of the most important buildings of the Venetian period in Crete.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Across from the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion
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Direct access, no redemption is required
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Things to know
Included
- Professional Escort/Guide
- Mpougatsa & Raki Tasting
- VAT and all legal taxes included
Not Included
- Pick up-drop off transfer
- Entrance fees to ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (Reduced 6€/ Full 12€)
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified in the program as included
- Entrance fees to Rocca a Mare (Reduced 1€/ Full 2€)
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Our company is not responsible for the client’s failure to appear at the meeting point for the booked tour or activity.
- Last minute cancellation of flights or inability to disembark from a cruise ship, is not our company’s responsibility, therefore any refund requests due to such incidents will not be accepted. Should the client be aware of such a change, he/she is requested to communicate with our company more than 24 hours before the tour or activity starts, in order to discuss possible date or time amendment (subject to availability)
- Refund requests for last minute cancellations (up to 24 hours before the tour or activity), for any reason, will not be accepted.
Payment Methods
Accept all major debit and credit cards
Accept crypto currencies