Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour

Step into the world of myths and legends on a day trip to the iconic Minoan Palace of Knossos, the legendary seat of King Minos. Discover the secrets of the Labyrinth, the Minotaur, and ancient Minoan civilization with a professional guide. Enjoy free time in Heraklion for lunch, shopping, or a visit to the famous Archaeological Museum. On the way back, explore the picturesque old town of Rethymno.
Includes: Transport by air-conditioned bus, guide (Greek, English, German)
Excludes:
• Entrance to Knossos Palace: €15
• Combo ticket (Palace + Museum): €20 (optional)
Free entry for children under 18
Duration: ~11 hours
What to bring: Comfortable clothes & shoes, hat, sunscreen
Excursion day: Every Sunday

Full Description

The Minoan palace is the main tourist site of Knossos, an important city in antiquity, with continuous life from the Neolithic era to the 5th century AD. It is built on the hill of Kefalas, with easy access to both the sea and the interior of Crete. According to tradition, it was the seat of the wise King Minos. Fascinating myths, such as the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and Daedalus with Icarus, are connected to the palace of Knossos.

The numerous, exceptionally artistic finds from the palace, including vases, vessels, figurines, the archive of Linear B tablets, as well as the originals of the frescoes, are housed in the Heraklion Museum.

Excursion Program

Our trip begins with your pick-up from your hotel or a nearby location. The journey lasts about three hours. Our first stop will be near Rethymno for a coffee break.

Next, we will visit the Palace of Knossos, where you will be guided by our tour guide. The duration of the tour is about one hour. In the center of Heraklion, you will have free time for lunch and shopping. With our guide, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. On our way back, we will stop in the beautiful town of Rethymno for an hour to explore this charming city of Crete.

Includes:

  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Tour guide (Greek-speaking, English-speaking, German-speaking)

Excludes:

  • Entrance to the Palace of Knossos: €15.00
  • Combined ticket for Palace and Archaeological Museum: €20.00 (optional visit) *Children up to 18 years old: free entrance

Valid for: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Knossos

What to bring with you: Comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen

Duration of the excursion: Approximately 11 hours

Excursion Days: Every Sunday

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