Heraklion Trip Overview
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Private tour, providing a more personalized experience than the large excursions offered by the cruise lines. Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos Palace. Transfer from/to Heraklion port, Airport (N. Kazantzakis HER) or your Hotel or residence in Heraklion Prefecture to the palace of Knossos for easy access. Learn about the history of the Minoan Civilization, probably the oldest one on the European continent.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Heraklion, Greece
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Heraklion, Heraklion Prefecture, Greece
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Private tour, providing a more personalized experience than the large excursions offered by the cruise lines. Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos Palace. Transfer from/to Heraklion port, Airport (N. Kazantzakis HER) or your Hotel or residence in Heraklion Prefecture to the palace of Knossos for easy access. Learn about the history of the Minoan Civilization, probably the oldest one on the European continent.
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Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Heraklion, Crete 714 09 Greece
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Private walking tour at Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide. Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos Palace. Transfer to the palace of Knossos for easy access. Learn about the history of the Minoan Civilization, probably the oldest one on the European continent.
Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, was an astonishing palace, built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, you will have the chance to see the original throne of “Minos”, the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, the once upon a time bursting with Crete’s treasures pantries and the astonishing water-management systems!
Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
