From Chania: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG484148-859864
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover Europe's oldest civilisation on a guided day trip to Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archeological Museum from Chania. Get free time to explore the ancient cities of Heraklion and Rethymno.
Visit the most important Minoan palace on a full-day trip to Knossos Palace from Chania. Explore Heraklion city center with free time, and have the option to join your guide for a tour of the Heraklion Archeological Museum. Stop in the picturesque city of Rethymno on your way back to Chania.
After pickup from your hotel or a nearby meeting point, head straight to Knossos Palace, the home of various Greek legends and myths such as the Labyrinth, Minotaur, Daedalus, and Icarus.
Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the palace with your guide. Learn about the Minoan civilization, and see what is believed to be the throne of the legendary King Minos.
At the end of your palace tour, continue toward the center of Heraklion and enjoy free time to explore once there. If you like, you can use part of your free time on a tour of the Heraklion Archeological Museum with your guide.
Once your time in Heraklion is up, reconvene with your guide and start the drive back. Along the way, stop for a break in Rethymno and enjoy more free time to stroll through the city’s streets. The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore one of the oldest European civilizations on a full-day trip
- Learn more about Cretan mythology and history from a local guide
- Find out about the Minoan civilization as you tour Knossos Palace
- Discover Heraklion town or opt to visit the Archaeological Museum
- Take a stroll through the charming old Venetian town of Rethymno
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EU citizens aged 25 and under can enter Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archeological Museum for free
• Pickup can be at a bus stop, hotel entrance, or the closest pickup point the tour bus can access
• Please be at your specified pickup point at least 10 minutes before your pickup time
• You will be notified about the exact place and time of your pickup through email
• The bus will have a "IO tours - Knossos" sign on the front
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
