Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete is worth a visit. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaeologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe. In the archaeological museum of Heraklion, you will find the largest collection of Minoan findings. The tour to Knossos is offered in two different ways. The classical tour where you visit the excavations of Knossos and the archaeological museum in Heraklion. On this tour you have the possibility to visit the center of Heraklion too, where you can enjoy a lunch or do some shopping.
Options
French Tour
Pickup included
Knossos Museum and Heraklion tour from Rethymno
Pickup included
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Guide
All taxes
Knossos entrance – 16 euro, children under 18 – free
Museum – 10 €
Food and drinks
Tips
What to expect
The Palace of Knossos
2h · Admission ticket not included
On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaeologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
2h · Admission ticket not included
The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Hotel pick up is offered subject to customer(s) hotel location. In case property (villa-hotel-airbnb) is not within tour pick up areas, client should meet our group for the tour at the nearest pick up place possible.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
