Knossos & Heraklion City Day Tour from Rethimno
Discover the ancient Palace of Knossos and city of Heraklion while on this 9-hour full-day tour. Accompanied by a professional guide, learn about the temple and Minoan palace of Knosses. Enjoy free time in Heraklion to explore the streets and tour the local museum before returning to your Rethimno accommodations.
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From Rethymno
Rethymno
Pickup included
What's included in Knossos & Heraklion City Day Tour from Rethimno
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Knossos Archaeological Site
Begin the trip to Knossos Palace with pickup from your hotel. From there, proceed eastwards to Knossos, where upon your arrival, you will walk through the area for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. It contains the largest of the Minoan palaces that have been partially restored. The ruins and rebuilt parts belong to the last and largest Minoan Palace, the labyrinth of Knossos. View the impressive murals and throne of King Minos.
Heraklion
Next, head over to Heraklion city to start your 2-hour experience in the city. The town of Heraklion is the largest urban center of Crete, the capital of the region of Crete and the economic center of the island. Since the Minoan period, the town of Heraklion became the host of varied cultures and civilizations whose indelible marks are visible in the form of fountains, castles, walls, palaces and other monuments. Enjoy free time to have lunch, shop or visit the Archaeological Museum. At 4:00pm, you will board the bus and go back to your hotels about 6:00pm.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance 20 euro/person
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- All travelers can participate
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You will receive your voucher with all details (pick up time, pick up date) one day before the tour.
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Hotel pickups or close to Hotel commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. We sent a voucher with all the details for your pick up the time and location if in not from your hotel. We operate from the Rethymno area.
