Heraklion: City Highlights with a Private Driver
ID: GYG244562-422992
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Heraklion is a city filled with history with much to see and do. Take a comfortable drive to the highlights of the city with a private guide and lots of time to explore the historic city.
Your day will start with a visit to Knossos, the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and home of the powerful and mythical King Minos. Wondering around its labyrinthine passages, you will time travel to an era 4,000 years ago and feel what life in the city was like in those days. Admire the monumental architecture, wall paintings, storage rooms, and workshops at the birthplace of European civilization.
Next, walk on the Fortifications of Heraklion, the best-preserved city walls in the Mediterranean, in order to have a panoramic view of the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis, author of Zorba the Greek. Visit the Cathedral of St. Minas, the imposing church adorned with Byzantine wall paintings and the essence of incense.
Reaching the Old Town, meander its alleys and pedestrianized city center allowing you to stroll around undisturbed and explore the blending of traditional and modern lifestyles. In the heart of the Old Town, see the Morosini Lions Fountain, constructed during the Venetian era and the typical meeting point for locals. Surrounded by various shops ready to serve coffee, ice cream, and local delicacies, this is a place awake around the clock.
Right across is St. Mark's Basilica, host to the Municipal Art Gallery open to the public almost all day every day. On your way to the Old Venetian Harbour, you will see the Venetian Loggia, the city's town hall and a masterpiece of architecture. The best-known feature of Heraklion not to missed is the famous Koules Fortress which defended the city from its enemies in the 16th century.
Highlights
- Discover the roots of the European culture at the palace of Knossos
- Wander around the city of Heraklion filled with monuments and landmarks
- Feel the everyday lifestyle of the capital city in the lively Old Town
- Stroll around the numerous cozy cafés and taste traditional Greek cuisine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Entrance fees to the mentioned landmarks is not included
• It is possible to book your Knossos ticket ahead of time
• At the Cathedral of St. Minas you must cover your shoulders and knees and hats are not permitted
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Airport pickup: The driver will be waiting for you right after baggage claim holding a sign with your name.
Port pickup: The driver will be waiting for you at disembarkation holding a sign with your name.
Hotel: Meet the driver at the reception of your hotel.
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.
