Knossos Palace and Heraklion Tour: A Journey through Ancient Minoan Civilization

Embark on a captivating journey through the ancient Minoan civilization with our expert guide. Explore the legendary Knossos Palace and discover the secrets of this 8th wonder of the world. Visit Heraklion’s iconic landmarks and immerse yourself in Greek history.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Palace of Knossos - Discover the Marvels of Knossos Palace! Step back in time to explore the legendary Knossos Palace, hailed as the 8th wonder of the world. Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of Greek mythology as you uncover the mysteries of the Minoan civilization alongside our expert, licensed guides. Embark on a journey through the…
What's Included
  • Accompaniment by a professional guide
  • Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Comfortable Vehicle with a professional driver
  • Pick-up/drop-off at your hotel
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses, drinks, lunch/dinner
  • Entrance tickets 20€ pp or 14€ for guests over 65 years old. Children till 20 years free from EU
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating journey through Greek mythology and unravel the mysteries of the ancient Minoan civilization with our seasoned, licensed guide. Knossos Palace stands as a testament to the brilliance of the Minoan civilization, revered as the 8th wonder of the world. Despite being nearly obliterated by an earthquake, its meticulous 20th-century…

Location
The Palace of Knossos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kathleen_c
Nov 20, 2023
Remarkable ancient culture, brought to life by a terrific guide! - Our driver was on time and waiting for us after we got off the ship. It was a long drive to Knossos, but he made it in excellent time, and it was very comfortable. Our guide, named Sophie, was excellent! She met us where the driver dropped us off, and took us to the Knossos museum. We spent several hours there, and she explained things in great detail, and it was all fascinating. After that, we went to the site if Knossos itself, where she continue to show us the remarkable culture of the Minoans. It’s such an old and fascinating story – the Minoans. And Sophie did a wonderful job of re-creating the world that they lived in. It was a wonderful experience.
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Peterh296
Sep 10, 2022
Guided tour - Amazing place to visit, we had a guide who explained a great deal to us over the couple of hours we were on site. There is a toilet before the main entrance where you scan your ticket and then none once you are inside. The queue for the stone throne which was originally interpreted as king Minos throne is quite long and so if it is busy its worth going straight here (we waited around 20 minutes to see the room) This is a fascinating place to visit.
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Lindahm8169te
May 13, 2022
Amazing Personal Guided Tour - Grigorios, our guide, was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Our driver was also very friendly and punctual. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone interested in receiving an in depth look at the landscape, artifacts and history of Knossos Palace and the Minoan Culture. We toured Knossos, visited the museum and spent time in the beautiful city of Heraklion where we were able to explore cafes and shops at our leisure. I cannot say enough good things about this experience.
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Bjrg_t
Sep 28, 2024
Great trip for an insight into the history of the Minoan culture - Our journey from Chania to Knossos was very enjoyable. The driver was nice and the guides at Knossos Palace and the museum in Heraklion were excellent. They were very knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into the magnificent history of the Minoan culture. In addition, they answered all questions and had a good sense of humor. The only complaint is that for a group of nine, the car was too small and narrow for the long drive, and one had to sit under a five-year-old child, which was uncomfortable. We thought we had ordered one spacious car for everyone in the communication about the organization, but unfortunately it didn't work out and it was a drawback on the trip.
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