Knossos Palace and Heraklion one-day tour from Chania
- Explore the Knossos Palace, the heart of Minoan civilization, where you can marvel at the 3,000-year-old King's throne, and then continue your journey with a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
- Take a guided tour with a professional, licensed guide who will provide insights in English throughout your visit
- Wander through the vibrant capital of Crete with 2 hours of free time to explore at your leisure
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Join-in tour
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Insurance provided by the operator
Free time in Heraklion
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel (In Perivolia, Halepa, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania Center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psilonerou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana Kalyves, Almyrida, and Kamisiana)
Tour in Knossos Palace
Exclusions
Admission to Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum (EUR 15+12) for adults. Free for children aged 0-17, with discounts for participants aged 65+
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Participants must be aged 1+ to participate in this activity
Free for children aged 1-4
Group size: 1-100 participant(s)
Tickets for Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum will need to be paid in cash on the day of your visit
Cash
This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Knossos Palace and Heraklion one-day tour from Chania
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Get picked up at 07:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. For pickup regions, please refer to the "What's Included" section under package details.This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 11 hour(s), Guided tour, Knossos Palace, Heraklion, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore Hereklion at your own pace
- [Return] 18:00, Shuttle included
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Experience a full-day bus excursion from Chania to Knossos, where you’ll explore the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, and the city of Heraklion. Departing from Chania, you’ll travel east along the northern coast, passing Heraklion before reaching the Palace of Knossos. This palace is one of the world's most important archaeological sites, known as the birthplace of European culture and the heart of the Minoan civilization. Your guide will share the captivating history of the Minoan era, including the legends of the Minotaur and Ariadne. After visiting Knossos, you’ll head to Heraklion for a guided tour of the Archaeological Museum, followed by 2 hours of free time to explore, enjoy Cretan cuisine, and savor some Raki
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- Knossos Palace
