From chania : Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum Tour

Visit the cradle of the Minoan civilization, the palace – labyrinth of legendary King Minoas and its mythical Minotaur. In addition explore the Heraklion Archeological Museum, the best in the world regarding the Minoan art as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artifacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete.

Our first stop is the palace of Knossos, through whose premises you will be guided by our guide.

The Minoan palace is the main site of interest at Knossos Archeological Site, an important city in antiquity, which was inhabited continuously from the Neolithic period until the 5th c. AD. According to tradition, it was the seat of the wise king Minos. The Palace of Knossos is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth, with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros.

We head to the center of Heraklion, where you have plenty of time to eat and shop. While there, you also have the chance to visit the archaeological museum of Heraklion with our guide and to admire up close murals and objects from the palace you have just visited.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artifacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The singularly important Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Herakleion Museum is rightly considered as the museum of Minoan culture par excellence worldwide.

Before we reach our destination, however, we make a one-hour stop at Rethymnon city.

Explore one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Greece, and search for your fairy-tale romance in Rethymno. Venetian fortification works mingle harmonically with orthodox and catholic churches, mosques, majestic mansions of Venetian architecture, arches and cobbled paths which create a magical atmosphere, reminiscence of the city’s turbulent –yet glorious– past.

Right after that, we return to Chania and to your hotels.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children have a regular seat on the bus. [Children: 4 – 12 years old]

• From chania : Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum Tour
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• Escort – licensed tour guide [English, German, Greek speaking]
• Pick up & drop off service [included in the cost for the listed areas]
• Air-conditioned-bus transportation

• Palace Entrance fee (pay on the bus in cash): Adult: 15€
• Palace Entrance fee (pay on the bus in cash): Senior: 8€ [65+ y.o]
• Palace Entrance fee (pay on the bus in cash): Children: free [for over 18 y.o]
• Optional visit with combined ticket (Knossos Palace&Archaeological Museum):adult 20€, children:free
• Food & drinks
• Pick up & drop off service [there is an additional cost, for areas that are not listed].

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You should have in your tour:

• comfortable and cool clothing
• hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
• bottle of water

Don’t hesitate to ask any more questions you may have.
Contact number: +30 2821027497
Email: info@iotours.gr

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Io Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.