Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion
Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center of Heraklion, completing in a day the historical path of 4000 years.
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From Agios Nikolaos
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Knossos Archaeological Site
Knossos Palace is the capital of Minoan civilization, just 5km away on the south of Heraklion town. It is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers on the island. Walk through it with your guide and find out how people lived 4.000 years ago, people that are believed to be the first Europeans, lived as an organized community in Crete and the center of their civilization the Palace itself. The Throne Room, the frescoes, the Minoan Columns, the water management will stimulate your imagination on how the community of the Minoans was living on the island back then.
Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)
Heraklion is the capital of Crete as well as the largest city on the island. It is a town living between modern life and a deep link with its past. The town is fortified by the old Venetian walls. From the town's center, a walk through Daidalou street will bring you to Lion Square and the famous Morosini Fountain remain of the Venetian era. The way to the left will take you to the permanent outdoor market of the town and finally to the Valide Mosque, a remain of the turkish occupancy. The way to the right will bring you to the Venetian Loggia and finally to the sea and the Koules Fortres
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Optional you may visit the Archaeological Museum in the center of Heraklion city. It brings together, findings from all over Crete, covering over 5500 years of the island's history. It is one of the most remarkable museums in Greece containing the most notable and complete collection of artifacts and initials of the Minoan civilization around the world.
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Professional guide
- Guided tour in German & English on Thursday
- Whispers offered during the guided tour in Knossos Palace
- Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
- Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points
- Food & Drinks
- Knossos Palace entry fee (€20). People under the age of 25 from EU member states enter for free
- Knossos Palace entry fee (€20). People under the age of 25 from EU member states enter for free
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We pick up customers from meeting points and hotels from the areas of Heraklion Karteros Kokkini Hani Gouves Analipsi Anisaras Hersonisos Stalida Malia Sissi. Pickup time depends on the location of the accommodation hotel. The exact pickup time and location will be sent via email.
