Crete private tour: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Town

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Private half day tour, from Heraklion port or Heraklion town hotels, with licensed guide and deluxe minivan to visit Knossos Palace and archaeological site and Heraklion town.

What's Included

Professional guide
Private tour
Hotels pickup and drop-off (Heraklion town only)
Transport by private vehicle
There is a supplement charge for pick up and drop off from other locations.
Heraklion Port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees to the Knossos Palace

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free pick up from centrally located hotels in Heraklion town

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin your journey at the Palace of Knossos, the largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete and the center of the Minoan civilization. Explore the ancient ruins that date back over 4,000 years, where myths and history blend together. • Highlights: o The Throne Room, believed to be the seat of King Minos. o The Grand Staircase and its impressive architectural design. o The Frescoes, featuring vibrant artwork like the "Prince of the Lilies" and the "Dolphin Fresco." o The Labyrinth, associated with the legendary Minotaur and the myth of Theseus and Ariadne. Enjoy a guided tour that brings the past to life with fascinating stories and insights into the Minoan culture, their advanced engineering, and daily life.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Heraklion

    Right after visitors walk around the city to see the Venetian buildings and castle, the impressive Cathedral, the fountains and the open street market.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Supplied by Kivotos of Aegean travel

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Zombie
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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