From Heraklion: Private Knossos Day Trip
At the desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle ready to immerse you into the Greek culture and lifestyle. If you are a history lover, get ready to travel back in time on this full-day tour. Knossos Palace is the biggest Minoan Palace of Crete. The archaeological museum is one of the most significant museums in Greece and its collections come mostly from central and eastern Crete and cover a span of 5.500 years. You will also have the chance to visit Koules Fortress that dominates the entrance to the Venetian Harbour of Heraklion. The Venetians called it "Sea Fortress", but today it is known by its Turkish name, Koules. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights, but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. At the end of the tour, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
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From Heraklion: Private Knossos Day Trip
Pickup included
What's included in From Heraklion: Private Knossos Day Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
HeraklionPass-by Only
Heraklion, also known as Iraklio, is a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city.
Knossos Archaeological Site
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
It is one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Fuel and Tolls
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
- Entrance fees for all attractions
- Official tour guide of attractions
- Beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Addiotional fees apply for Airport pick up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals who have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city. Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
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Ticket Redemption
Traveler pickup is offered for any central hotel or location in Heraklion. Please note that pick up from Heraklion Airport will apply to extra charges.
