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Knossos Palace Excursion from Chania free time at Heraklion city.
$52.86
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Knossos palace is Crete’s most visited archaeological site. Discover the most well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while walking through the history of the Minoan civilization. The first excavation of the site was conducted in 1878 by Minos Kalokerinos of Heraklion.
This was followed by the long-term excavations 1900-1913 and 1922-1930) of the Englishman Sir Arthur Evans, who uncovered virtually the entire palace. While walking through the palace one can admire the Frescoes, pottery and the Throne room. This great civilization was destroyed at the explosion of the volcano of Santorini island. Come with us and our professional guide-archaelogist to learn about the history and the myths that surround this great palace.
This was followed by the long-term excavations 1900-1913 and 1922-1930) of the Englishman Sir Arthur Evans, who uncovered virtually the entire palace. While walking through the palace one can admire the Frescoes, pottery and the Throne room. This great civilization was destroyed at the explosion of the volcano of Santorini island. Come with us and our professional guide-archaelogist to learn about the history and the myths that surround this great palace.
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Knossos Palace Excursion from Chania free time at Heraklion city.
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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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,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Knossos Palace Excursion from Chania free time at Heraklion city.
$52.86
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!