Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour

• The most popular excursion that reveals the history of the Minoan civilization.
• During the tour you will take a guided walk in the cultural center of the city of Heraklion, visit mysterious and mythical “LABYRINTH OF THE MINOTAUR” in the Palace of KNOSSOS.
• During the tour you will visit mysterious and mythical “LABYRINTH OF THE MINOTAUR” in the Palace of KNOSSOS and take a guided walk in the cultural center of the city of Heraklion.
• Those interested can visit the archaeological museum of Heraklion.
• After the excursion program, you can enjoy an independent walk through the old part of the city surrounded by Venetian walls with many boutiques and souvenir shops. To feel like a local, order a cup of Greek coffee in one of the cozy street cafes and relax during the midday siesta.

With our experienced guides, you can fully get acquainted with the unusual asymmetric architecture and frescoes of the Palace of Knossos, created around 1700 BC, the greatest ancient architect Dedalus. The archaeological site is located five kilometers from the Crete administrative center of the city of Heraklion.

Guided tour in the city of Heraklion.

For the most complete picture of the history and culture of the locals, visit the historic center of the city, the archeological museum with the richest collection of exhibits collected from all over the island, the Morozini fountain, the Venetian loggia. As well as pilgrimage Orthodox centers: the Cathedral of St. Titus and the Cathedral of St. Minas. Architectural monuments of various cultures make a walk around Heraklion very interesting.
*** DUE TO COVID 19 GUIDED VISITS TO THE MUSEUM ARE NOT OPERATING, THERE IS FREE TIME TO VISIT THE MUSEUM ON YOUR OWN. Thank you for your understanding.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
• After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
• Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
• Area 2: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi

• Pick-up Area 2
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  From Heraklion West region:: Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa /Linoperamata/Gazi
  Pickup included
• Pick-up Area 1
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  From Heraklion East region:: Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
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• Pick-up from your hotel (at the specific tourist bus stop, outside of the hotel)
• Transfer with air-conditioned bus
• Certified tour-guide

• Entrance ticket to the Knossos Palace (15 euro per adult, discounts apply for some age groups)
• Food, drinks or any other personal expenses

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After clarifying the pick-up point, we will send you an additional voucher that assigns a place in a bus

for you. This additional voucher (mobile or printed) will be checked at time of bus entrance.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Status MLB Travel Agency.
• 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 3.5 Stars based on 30 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.