Knossos Palace Excursion from Chania free time at Heraklion city.
Overview
Crete's archaeological treasures include the famous Knossos palace, where the myths of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth come to life. A professional guide-archaeologist will lead you through the history of the Minoan civilization.
- 🏛️ The site was first excavated in 1878 by Minos Kalokerinos of Heraklion.
- 🔍 Long-term excavations were conducted from 1900-1913 and 1922-1930 by Sir Arthur Evans, revealing almost the entire palace.
- 🎨 Visitors can admire stunning frescoes, pottery, and the Throne room within the palace.
- 🌋 This advanced civilization was ultimately destroyed by the explosion of Santorini's volcano.
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Pickup included
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licenced official guide at Knossos - Tour leader from Chania area to Heraklion
- Food & drinks are not included in the price.
- KNOSSOS PALACE ENTRANCE FEE
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The Palace of KnossosAfter we pick you up from your hotel at our pick up points our escort will fill you in with imformation about our trip. On the national road outside Rethymno we stop for 30 minutes to have breakfast. Upon arrival at the Palace of Knossos our professional archaeologists-guide will guide you for 2 hours .The guiding is in English language. Entrance fee for Knossos Palace and Archeological museum: 15€ + 5€ (E.U. citizens till 25 years old free of charge. Non E.U. citizens till 6 years old free of charge. Over 65 years old half price). To be paid upon arrival. After our tour in Knossos we drive you to the city center of Heraklion where you have time to visit either the archaeological museum of Heraklion or have lunch and admire the capital of Crete. You have approximately 2 hours free time. While returning we will make a 20 minute stop for a refreshment and then we will be back at Chania about 18:30 p.m
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HeraklionAfter our tour in Knossos we drive you to the city center of Heraklion where you have time to visit either the archaeological museum of Heraklion or have lunch and admire the capital of Crete. You have approximately 2 hours free time.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
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