Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour Pickup from Heraklion
ID: GYG234177-O-746767
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Join a day trip by bus to the Palace of Knossos and to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Enjoy a guided tour by a licensed guide and later visit the ancient city of Heraklion.
Start your day with pickup from selected regions in Crete and first head to Heraklion for a guided tour of Knossos Palace. Walk through this Minoan palace with your guide and find out how people lived here 4,000 years ago. The Throne Room, the frescoes, and the Minoan columns will allow you to imagine how the Minoans once lived.
Continue towards the city center of Heraklion where you can visit the Archaeological Museum and the town itself. The Archaeological Museum brings together findings from all over Crete, covering over 5,500 years of the island's history.
Head to the Heraklion town center and walk through Daidalou Street to Lion Square and the famous Morosini Fountain of the Venetian era. Explore the permanent outdoor market of the town and the Valide Mosque, a remnant of Turkish influences. Explore the Venetian Loggia and head to the sea and the Koules Fortress before being dropped back off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore Knossos Palace and see how the Minoans lived 4,000 years ago
- See artifacts from all over Crete at the Archaeological Museum
- Discover the town of Heraklion and its fascinating mixture of modern and ancient influences
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pickup time is subject to minor alterations. The exact pickup time and location will be sent via email the day before the activity takes place
• Tours are in French and English on Tuesdays and in German and English on Saturdays
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
