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Rethymno Escape: Full-Day Exploration of Knossos and Heraklion
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19 Ratings
Knosos
Embark on a full-day adventure from Rethymno to Knossos and Heraklion. Explore the Palace of Knossos, visit the Archaeological Museum, and discover the vibrant city of Heraklion. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Guided tours in English, German, and French (Mon-Thu)
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Fuel surcharge included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off at multiple locations
What's Not Included
- 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)
Additional Information
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
Location
The Palace of Knossos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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291marym291
May 9, 2024
the coach was called Makridis - I booked this trip on line, very satisfactory, slight confusion as to pick up point but no real problem. George was our driver and Anastasia our guide. Her classics degree is more than evident and her skills in languages to be envied. Wonderful days value
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208rachaelb
Oct 25, 2023
A historical look into Crete - Fab day walking around Heraklion, loved getting sea spray on us down at the Marina walls! Visiting the museum at the start is a must, mind blowing ancient culture. Also helped to make much more sense of Knossos Palace when we visited later in the afternoon.
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John_f
Oct 18, 2023
Excellent time... but be careful - Well worth the visit the trip but I would be more careful walking around Knossos as the ground is very uneven, The tourist areas of Heraklion were also enjoyable, Anna and Kostos were great!
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Greg
Oct 9, 2023
Full day Knossos and Heraklion - It was a very pleasant trip. The translator was very nice and knowledgeable. We had plenty of time at each stop
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Federicafg4051js
Sep 21, 2023
Very positive - Exactly what I expected from the description. Quick and efficient email response, collection point very close to the hotel and collection of other passengers carried out efficiently. The directions provided by the guide were clear and precise and the established departure and arrival times were respected.
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Roberto_d
Sep 14, 2023
Very nice expiriance. - We can fully recommend this tour. The tour was really well organized and our tour guide (George) was absolutely fantastic. He was very friendly and helpful.
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Joanne_h
Jul 21, 2023
The trip ambassador was a... - The trip ambassador was a lovely guy, very welcoming and friendly. Great trip to Knossos insightful and definitely a must visit!
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Daniel_h
May 25, 2024
Dan's Review - We thought we were booking a TOUR but this was not a tour. This was simply bus transportation, and the individual in charge made it clear right up front that he was NOT a tour guide. We were simply taken to Heraklion and dropped off for 4 hours, and then transported to Knossos, and dropped off there for 2 hours. All this free time was on our own. Especially at the Knossos Palace, you need an experienced tour guide so you know what you're looking at. Also, when we booked the "tour," we selected to be picked up at our hotel, the Anemos Resort, which was in the dropdown menu for hotels serviced. Then about a week before the "tour" we were sent an email stating that our hotel was not on the "pickup list," so we had to take a separate bus to a bus stop in Rethymno where we were picked up. This was a major hassle. Take the Anemos hotel OFF your selections of hotels to be picked up!
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Dorch417
Oct 20, 2023
Bus didn’t turn up, no contact from local operator - Ticket from Trip advisor and Viator said pick-up was from hotel, but to confirm with Platanos tours who would send an email. Tried phoning Platanos, constant answer machine in Greek so wasn’t even sure if I had the right number. No email arrived so we waited for over an hour at designated spot on ticket. Eventually got hold of Platanos who insisted they had sent an email with new pick-up point and earlier time slot. Would not confirm my email address. Viator no help in getting refund, just kept quoting email that had not arrived. They had my mobile number, why not ring me? Very disillusioned after years of successful tours with Viator. Refund refused - I wasn’t in the right place as per never received email.
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Kevin
Oct 13, 2023
Bus didn't turn up - Bus didn't turn up at pick up point on ticket. Viator refusing refund. Local tour company unhelpful and did not send revised instructions.
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