Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most fascinating and vibrant cities with many historic monuments to visit. It is full of places to discover. Knossos is one of them, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, 5000years ago. Take this tour and combine a visit to its city center and to the Palace of the Minoan Civilization.
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English: Agia Pelagia area
Pick-up from specific points:: Agia Pelagia, Lygaria
Pickup included
What's included in Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Heraklion
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
The Palace of Knossos
Knossos, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, 5000years ago. Our participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our Representative in order to attend a Guided Tour for about 1 hour & 20 minutes and then enjoy some free time to take photos and admire the historic Minoan place. Participants have to wait in line, in order to receive their tickets and enter the Palace.
Heraklion
After leaving the Palace of Knossos, our bus will take us to the city of Heraklion. There participants will attend a guided tour in the city center and the historical part of Heraklion followed by 2h30min free time at the old market for walking, photos and shopping. Optional: The visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, is optional and will be a without tour guide as the covid regulation for visiting the museum as group, is very strict and would take too much time and high cost.
Inclusions
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver
- Tour Guide
- Entrance in Knossos Palace: 20€
- Entrance in Museum (optional): 15€
- Snacks
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Additional Information
We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel, please check your email.
