Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum Private Tour Private Tour in English or French
ID: GYG178799-272294
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a private transfer from the cruise ship port or from your hotel in Heraklion city, skip the lines, and discover the Labyrinth inside the Palace of Knossos. Learn a lot and later see the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with your own private guide.
Enjoy a tour of the mythological Labyrinth with your own licensed guide who will take you through Knossos, focusing on the highlights of the area and its most prominent features. Afterward, the driver will take your group to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion where your private tour will continue.
Discover Knossos, the capital of Minoan Crete, considered Europe’s oldest city. Hear about the islands long history from your guide and learn about the peak of the Minoan culture in 2000 B.C. Later visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion where you can marvel at the findings of the first civilization of Europe, the Minoans.
The tour will guide you through the ages, in a period of time that extends over a 5.000 years, from the neolithic to the roman era.
Highlights
- Enjoy hassle-free pickup from the cruise ship port or from your hotel in Heraklion
- Skip the line to enter the Mythical Palace of Knossos, Labyrinth and home of the Minotaur
- See the oldest throne of Europe, a sophisticated structure
- Visit the Archeological Museum of Heraklion which hosts a collection that makes it one of the most important Museums in Europe, in its field.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The pickup service is available in the city of Heraklion, at the cruise ship port, at and the airport
• Please provide the name and arrival time of your cruise ship or the name and address of your accommodation in the city of Heraklion when booking
• There is an additional charge for drop-off to a different location e.g. the city of Rethymno, Chania, or Lasithi
• There is an additional charge for each additional hour added to your tour schedule
• You must bring your passport or ID and student ID (if applicable)
• It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat and to bring water
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
