Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour
Knossos was once the capital of the Minoan civilization, and a must-see site in Crete. Explore the landmark in the company of a guide, who can provide more insights than visiting on your own. Afterwards, enjoy a guided walk around central Heraklion and free time to explore afterwards on your own.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Knossos Palace and Heraklion in one day
- ✓Benefit from the expertise of a local guide
- ✓Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Hotel pickup included for convenience
What you'll see & do
- ✓We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
- ✓Knossos, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, 5000years ago. Our participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our Representative in order to attend a Guided Tour for about 1 hour & 20 minutes and then enjoy some free time to take photos and admire the historic Minoan place. Participants have to wait in line, in order to receive their tickets and enter the Palace.
- ✓After leaving the Palace of Knossos, our bus will take us to the city of Heraklion. There participants will attend a guided tour in the city center and the historical part of Heraklion followed by 2h30min free time at the old market for walking, photos and shopping. Optional: The visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, is optional and will be a without tour guide as the covid regulation for visiting the museum as group, is very strict and would take too much time and high cost.
- ✓Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
What's included
- ✓Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Professional Driver
- ✓Tour Guide
What's not included
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Archaeological Museum (optional)
- ✓Knossos Palace
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel, please check your email.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour
Knossos was once the capital of the Minoan civilization, and a must-see site in Crete. Explore the landmark in the company of a guide, who can provide more insights than visiting on your own. Afterwards, enjoy a guided walk around central Heraklion and free time to explore afterwards on your own.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Knossos Palace and Heraklion in one day
- ✓Benefit from the expertise of a local guide
- ✓Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Hotel pickup included for convenience
What you'll see & do
- ✓We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus ride will differ.
- ✓Knossos, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, 5000years ago. Our participants will enter the Archaeological Site with our Representative in order to attend a Guided Tour for about 1 hour & 20 minutes and then enjoy some free time to take photos and admire the historic Minoan place. Participants have to wait in line, in order to receive their tickets and enter the Palace.
- ✓After leaving the Palace of Knossos, our bus will take us to the city of Heraklion. There participants will attend a guided tour in the city center and the historical part of Heraklion followed by 2h30min free time at the old market for walking, photos and shopping. Optional: The visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, is optional and will be a without tour guide as the covid regulation for visiting the museum as group, is very strict and would take too much time and high cost.
- ✓Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
What's included
- ✓Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ for our tour participants
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Professional Driver
- ✓Tour Guide
What's not included
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Archaeological Museum (optional)
- ✓Knossos Palace
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Piskopiano, Koutouloufari, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town. As soon as you make the booking we will contact you in order to let you know the exact place and time of the Pick-up which is closer to your place of hotel, please check your email.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.