Rethymno-Chania & BALI: Private Knossos and Heraklion Guided Tour

Heraklion, Greece
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Journey Private back in time and visit the Minoan palace at Knossos on a day trip from Rethymno or Chania with Mercedes Vito. Learn more about the ancient civilization at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Following pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno or Chania, travel along the northern coast of Crete by comfortable bus. Make your way to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos built his palace. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such an intriguing way that no visitor was said to find their way out without the help of a guide!

Journey through the incredible history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and hear about some of the legends of Crete at what was once the island's largest palace.

Then, drive to the ancient city of Heraklion to take a tour of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Get some free time at the city center before the return journey to Rethymno or Chania.

Options

Private chania & Bali NO GUIDE

Private chania & Bali NO GUIDE
Pickup included

Private RETH GUIDED ENG GER FR

Private RETH GUIDED ENG GER FR
Pickup included

Private RETHYMNO NO GUIDE

Private RETHYMNO NO GUIDE
Pickup included

Private CHAN GUIDED ENG GER FR

Private CHAN GUIDED ENG GER FR
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private Guided Tour if guide option selected
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up Chania areas Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platania,Misiria, Rethymno town & Atsipopoulo)
  • At Private Tour with minivan Guide in English , German and French is Optional Only if Selected
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Knossos Palace (child 18 free,over 65 discounted)
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Archaeological Museum (child 18 free,over 65 discounted)

What to expect

  1. The Palace of Knossos
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Enjoy a 1-day bus excursion from Rethymno to Knossos. Visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more.

    Following pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno approximately 08:00, travel along the northern coast of Crete by comfortable bus. Make your way to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos built his palace. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such an intriguing way that no visitor was said to find their way out without the help of a guide!

    Journey through the incredible history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and hear about some of the legends of Crete at what was once the island's largest palace.

    Note: The rest of the time will be spent for transport to get from one place to the other.
  2. Heraklion
    2h
    Then, drive to the ancient city of Heraklion to take a tour of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Learn more about the island at what is considered to be one of the finest museums in the world dedicated to Minoan art with its many galleries of historic frescoes, jewelry, statues and more. Get some free time for coffee or lunch, and shop for souvenirs in the city center before the return journey to Rethymno.
    The rest of the time will be spent for transport

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure Point: • Hotel pick-up (in Chania areas , Bali , Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town Sfakaki, Stavromenos and Atsipopoulo)
Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle.
You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).
All the pick ups from Rethymno old Town will be from the bus stop of church of four martyrs (4 martyres church).

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
  • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
  • Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
  • Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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