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- German
- English
The Palace of Knossos is where European civilization began during the era ruled over by the powerful King Minos. This is a place that simply and strangely disappeared, only to be discovered again by the English archaeologist SirArthur Evans. Now partly reconstructed, the blood-red coloured columns and gigantic doubIe-headed axes are a vivid reminder of this forgotten and Iong-Iost race.
You can decide to visit on your own the archaeological museum of Heraklion with artefacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history. The singularly important Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Heraklion Museum is rightly considered to be the museum of Minoan culture par excellence worldwide.
The final attraction of the day is a walk with your guide to explore the streets of the town of Heraklion itself. You will have free time for shopping in the vast array of shops and market or having lunch in one of the local restaurants.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
GENERAL: Area Malia: +/- 7.30 am Area Stalida/Stalis: +/- 7.55 am Area Chersonissos: +/- 8.00 am Area Anissaras: +/- 8.15 am Area Analipsi: +/- 8.30 am Area Gouves: +/- 8.35 am Area Gournes: +/- 8.45 am Area Kokini Chani: +/- 8.50 am Area Karteros: +/- 8.55 am Area Heraklion: +/- 8.45 am Area Amoudara(Gazi): +/- 8.40 am HOTELS: See the list. If your hotel is NOT in the list, there is a pick up place NEARBY. TIME: Between 7.25 am - 8.55 am
Itinerary
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1
You have a guided tour in this Minoan Palace for about 1 h20. Participants have to wait in line, in order to receive their tickets and enter the Palace.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
You have free time for the museum.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Heraklion
You have a professional guided tour in the city center and the historical part of Heraklion.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Heraklion
You have free time at the old market for walking, photos, shopping and lunch. Or you can visit the Musuem.
2 hours 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Travel time is added on the time duration.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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