Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeology Museum | Private Tour
Heraklion, Greeceby Elissos Travelling Philosophy
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: German, Greek, English
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Overview
You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace of Knossos, the mythical Labyrinth of Homer. Concentrating on the prehistoric era of the island, revealing its unique historic course and penetrating into its ancient prehistoric cult, arts and ritual practices, you will be visiting an amazing area of 22,000sq meters. Your journey into prehistoric times is being completed with visiting the biggest prehistoric collection of artifacts in Greece, the archaeological museum of Heraklion, where you can see at close range all treasures from all Minoan palaces and other Minoan areas excavated on Crete.
What's included
- An Official Licensed Tourist Guide
- Entrance Tickets to the Sites
- Your personal headseats for over 5 guests.
- Private transportation
Itinerary
- 1
The Palace of Knossos
2 hours
You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace of Knossos, the mythical Labyrinth of Hommer. Concentrating on the prehistoric era of the island, revealing its unique historic course and penetrating into its ancient prehistoric cult, arts and ritual practices, you will be visiting an amazing area of 22,000sq meters.
- 2
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 hour
Your journey into prehistoric times is being completed with visiting the biggest prehistoric collection of artifacts in Greece, the archaeological museum of Heraklion, where you can see at close range all treasures from all Minoan palaces and other Minoan areas excavated on Crete.
Meeting and pickup
You are going to meet your guide at the entrance of the Site, holding a sign with the tour title and the company's name on.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- From Knossos Palace to Heraklion Museum , your transportation is not included in this tour. There are city buses and local taxis infront of the Palace if you dont have a car rental. The drive to the museum takes about 15/20 minutes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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