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Knossos is the heart of the Minoan civilization, the first civilization in Europe dating from 3000BC. I will transfer you from Chania to Knossos at Heraklio with 1-2 stops for 2-2,5 hours. Depending on your interest we can visit either an oil factory or Armeni Minoan cemetery near Rethymno. Will visit Knossos for more than an hour, then drive to the archaeological museum and spend another hour inside. We will have lunch for an hour and then drive back to Chania for 2-2,5 hours.
This is private transfer only. If you wish a guide inside Knossos it will be 200 euro more. please message us for such request. We will provide the driving and talk about Cretan history, culture, traditions and life.
Entrance fee for Knossos archaeological site and the museum are paid separately by guests.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up and drop off at Souda port, your accommodation or any other convenient location, 10km or 6 miles around Chania old town or a location close to the main highway on the way to Heraklio (around 5km from the highway). Please contact us regarding your pick up place for further information
Itinerary
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The archaeological site of Knossos is the birthplace of Minoan civilisation. I do not have a licence to guide inside, you will visit it by yourself, I will wait outside. You will buy a combined ticket with the archaeological museum for 15 euro and visit the site for 1 hour.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2
You will visit the archaeological museum of Heraklio for 1 hour and admire exhibits dating from 3000BC. I do not have a license to guide inside, you will visit it by yourself, I will wait outside. The combined ticket with Knossos is 15 euro.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3
Optional visit to Armeni Minoan cemetery or traditional Oil factory. 5 euro entrance per person for the cemetery.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Optional visit to Milopetres traditional Oil factory or Armeni Minoan cemetery. 25 euro per person for olive oil tasting and tour
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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