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Knossos and Archaeological Museum tour: Uncover Europe's oldest civilization and 15000 artefacts
4.9
38 Ratings
Knosos
Uncover Europe’s oldest civilization and 15,000 artifacts on a small group tour of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum. Explore the Minoan palace, discover thrilling legends, and admire ancient treasures.
Uncover Europe’s oldest civilization and 15,000 artifacts on a small group tour of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum. Explore the Minoan palace, discover thrilling legends, and admire ancient treasures.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Knossos Archaeological Site - Knossos, the heart of the Minoan civilization, lies 5 km southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos. Crete’s most famous historical attraction, he site is considered to be the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on the island and is referred to as the oldest city in Europe. Knossos was first…
- Knossos Archaeological Site - Knossos, the heart of the Minoan civilization, lies 5 km southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos. Crete’s most famous historical attraction, he site is considered to be the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on the island and is referred to as the oldest city in Europe. Knossos was first inhabited by a Neolithic settlement in the seventh century BC. It stayed inhabited for several thousands of years until it was finally abandoned in 1375 BC after its destruction, which marked the end of Minoan civilisation. In 1878, the first large-scale excavation was undertaken by the wealthy art-lover Minos Kalokairinos, while Crete was still under Turkish occupation. This was followed by the long-term excavations (1900-1913 and 1922-1930) of Sir Arthur Evans, who uncovered the whole surrounding area of Knossos.
What's Included
- Guided tour in Knossos Palace (English)
- On-board WiFi
- Public liability insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs on the bus
- USB charging ports in bus
- Local tour leader (English & German speaking)
- Small group up to 15 people
- Guided tour in Knossos Palace (English)
- On-board WiFi
- Public liability insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs on the bus
- USB charging ports in bus
- Local tour leader (English & German speaking)
- Small group up to 15 people
What's Not Included
- Entrances to Knossos Palace: Ticket 15€ & Archaeological museum: Ticket 12€
- Gratuities
- Entrances to Knossos Palace: Ticket 15€ & Archaeological museum: Ticket 12€
- Gratuities
Additional Information
On this one-day journey, we delve into Europe’s most ancient culture, the Minoan palace of Knossos (tour guided), associated with fascinating tales such as the Labyrinth’s myth featuring the Minotaur and the narrative of Daidalos and Ikaros. We then visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, which is among the most significant museums in Europe,…
On this one-day journey, we delve into Europe’s most ancient culture, the Minoan palace of Knossos (tour guided), associated with fascinating tales such as the Labyrinth’s myth featuring the Minotaur and the narrative of Daidalos and Ikaros. We then visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, which is among the most significant museums in Europe, where over 15000 artefacts await our exploration. Following this, we get an opportunity to roam around Heraklion, where we encounter a Venetian fortress at the harbour entrance, splendid neoclassical structures, Byzantine churches, and numerous fountains. SMALL TEAM of a maximum of 15 participants!!!
- Driving from Chania city centre to Knossos palace lasts about 2 hours (no stops for breakfast/WC)
Location
Knossos Archaeological Site
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(38 Ratings)
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Brucei482
Aug 11, 2024
Best tour one day tour in Crete - Arguably the best tour guides on Crete, Christine and driver Thanos. Informative commentary throughout the day where we learnt about the island,its food and customs. Small group tour, plenty of water (it was hot), palace definitely the visit.
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Conniefrancesz
Jul 24, 2024
The best way to see Knossos! Comfortable and efficient 😄 - This was honestly one of the best full day tours I had in Crete. I have a fear of long bus trips but the two hours going in the mini bus, I was completely entertained by Christine, information about with Cretan culture and information about Cretan mythology. Full ac and wifi too. We were a small group of about 12 people. At Knossos, we had an excellent guide who truly was very knowledgeable and made sure that we had shade when possible. We got to visit the Archeological Museum (lots of interesting things to see) and had the option of going on a walking tour of with Christine in Heralkion or on our own; we chose the second option and had time for lunch. We supplied with cold bottles of water by our wonderful driver and even Cretan sweet cheese pies. On our way back on the bus, we even learn some Cretan phrases. Christine was excellent from the time I booked - confirming twice the pickup point via email to the tour itself - knowledgeable and very helpful.
If you want to actually appreciate Knossos, go on this tour😁
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_g9509fr
Jun 30, 2024
A Remarkably Enjoyable and Well-Organized Trip" - The exceptional service provided by all parties during our excursion enhanced the experience, making it even more enjoyable and relaxing. The attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly demeanor of the staff truly stood out. This was undoubtedly one of the best-organized trips we have ever taken.
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Jaron_r
Jun 24, 2024
I cannot recommend this tour enough. - Love this tour operator. Christine's communication with us, from booking to pick up, was exceptional. The guided tour was well-paced and educational, as was the walk through the city. Our teenage children are still raving about what they learned and saw at the Palace of Knossos; it was their favorite part of our trip to Crete.
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Maryann_d
Oct 2, 2023
WELL DONE KNOSSOS TOUR - What an amazing trip! Our bus arrived on time and we were greeted by the most pleasant driver and tour guide. The bus was clean and well kept. Our driver, Thanasis was great. We felt very safe throughout the drive as he adhered to speed limits.
Our tour guide Christine was amazing. She was funny, informative and provided a thoughtful presentation regarding Crete. She gave an overview of the culture, foods, customs and the mythological history.
Once arriving at Knossos Palace, a tour guide walked our group through the palace and gave detailed information along the route.
This was an absolutely thorough guided tour. The tour guides provided cold water and snacks as well. I highly recommend this tour!
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Lindseypm
Sep 24, 2023
Excellent and Interesting Tour - We were collected in Chania at a really convenient place near our hotel. Christine was our guide, and together with our driver, made sure the journey to Knossos went smoothly and enjoyably, making sure we had enough water and that we were always comfortable, as well as telling us more about Crete.
Our guide at the Palace at Knossos and at the museum in Heraklion was knowledgeable and so enthusiastic. I learned so much about Minoan history while also enjoying the beautiful weather. We had some free time in Heraklion which was much appreciated.
Overall, I would genuinely recommend this tour as a way to see Knossos and Heraklion.
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Pavp88
Sep 24, 2023
A well organised and informative tour - A well organised and informative tour covering the Minoan civilization. Our tour guide was excellent and I learned a lot. A great activity for those interested in learning about this civilization and seeing some spectacularly preserved ruins and artefacts.
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Shirleymq8114vh
Sep 24, 2023
Highly Recommended! Knossos is a must see trip and a local guide is necessary! - We highly recommend this trip. Great communication prior to trip from Christine and enjoyable information on the small, comfortable bus. We were part of a group of 10 which was perfect for getting around the amazing archeological site and the museum. We had a specialist guide for the Minoan history who gave us great insights into the stories. There is so much to see, our guide picked the really interesting points.
Christine looked after us from start to finish.
We have hired a car out for the second part of the holiday, however with the one way systems, narrow roads and limited parking, I think it is much easier to book trips. Seabybus were excellent and picked us up and returned us to our accommodation in Chania.
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Neil_w
Sep 17, 2023
Amazing tour of Knossos and The Heraklion Archeological Museum - This tour is a must-do if you’re on Crete! Christine was amazing at handling our tricky logistics. The on-site tour guide for Knossos was passionate and knowledgeable. I could have easily spent two days at the museum.
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941neilw
Sep 17, 2023
Knossos and the Heraklion museum are a must-do in Crete! - We took the tour of Knossos and the Heraklion museum from Chania and it was amazing! Christine was super helpful with logistics, the tour guide at Knossos was experienced and passionate about the site. The tour group was small enough that our guide was able to shepard us around the palace to minimize waiting in lines and maximize the places we saw. This tour was one of the highlights of our two weeks in all of Greece!
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