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Knossos Museum and Heraklion tour from Rethymno in Greece

Sofokli Venizelou 18, Rethymno 741 00, Greece

Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete is worth a visit. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of K…

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Duration 9 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Russian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, cn, Italian, Czech, Arabic, Thai, Polish, Dutch, Turkish

Group size

1–10 travelers

Full description

Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete is worth a visit. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaeologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe. In the archaeological museum of Heraklion, you will find the largest collection of Minoan findings. The tour to Knossos is offered in two different ways. The classical tour where you visit the excavations of Knossos and the archaeological museum in Heraklion. On this tour you have the possibility to visit the center of Heraklion too, where you can enjoy a lunch or do some shopping.

Itinerary

The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece. On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaeologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe. 

Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Xanthoudidou Chatzidaki, Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece. The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Local Guide
  • All taxes

Not included

  • Knossos entrance – 20 euro, children under 18 – free
  • Museum – 20 €
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (Optional)

Important information

Meeting point

Sofokli Venizelou 18, Rethymno 741 00, Greece

Don’t forget

Confirmation will be received at time of booking Not wheelchair accessible Most travellers can participateYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.

Cancellation policy

Non-Standard Viator policy 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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