• The Palace of Knossos - Enjoy a 1-day bus excursion from Rethymno to Knossos. Visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more.

Following pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno approximately 08:00, travel along the northern coast of Crete by comfortable bus. Make your way to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos built his palace. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such an intriguing way that no visitor was said to find their way out without the help of a guide!

Journey through the incredible history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and hear about some of the legends of Crete at what was once the island’s largest palace.

• Heraklion - Afterward, rejoin the bus which will bring you to the heart of the capital city of Crete, Heraklion. Take the chance to visit the archaeological museum, where you can see and learn about the Minoan period while accompanied by your guide. Finally, enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the busy and lively city of Heraklion, have Cretan lunch, and drink Raki.

• Guided tours in English, German, and French (Mon-Thu)
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Fuel surcharge included
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off at multiple locations

• Entrance fees Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum (15+12 Euros)child 18 free,over 65 discounted
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)

Embark on a day-long bus trip from Rethymno to Knossos, where you can explore the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more!The pickup service from your hotel will be followed by an informative introduction by our escort about the journey.Arrive at Knossos Palace and relish a free time of about 2 hours.Entry cost for Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum is 16€, children up to the age of 12 pay 8€, payable upon arrival.Following our Knossos tour, we’ll drive you to Heraklion’s city centre where you can choose to visit the Heraklion archaeological museum or indulge in lunch while appreciating the beauty of Crete’s capital. Approximately 2 hours of free time is provided.On our return trip, we’ll take a 20-minute break for refreshments before reaching Rethymno at approximately 18:30 PM.

• Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
• At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
• Pickup begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town and Atsipopoulo
• Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
• This option includes guide ONLY on the bus

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