Viator
From €650
Chania To Heraklio & Knossos Private Tour (price Per Group Of 6)
Knossos is the heart of the Minoan civilization, the first civilization in Europe dating from 3000BC. I will transfer you from Chania to Knossos at Heraklio with 1-2 stops for 2-2,5 hours. Depending on your interest we can visit either an oil factory or Armeni Minoan cemetery near Rethymno. Will visit Knossos for more than an hour, then drive to the archaeological museum and spend another hour inside. We will have lunch for an hour and then drive back to Chania for 2-2,5 hours. This is private transfer only. If you wish a guide inside Knossos it will be 200 euro more. please message us for such request. We will provide the driving and talk about Cretan history, culture, traditions and life. Entrance fee for Knossos archaeological site and the museum are paid separately by guests.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 6 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 of 4 stops have map coordinates.
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
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Knossos Archaeological Site
The archaeological site of Knossos is the birthplace of Minoan civilisation. I do not have a licence to guide inside, you will visit it by yourself, I will wait outside. You will buy a combined ticket with the archaeological museum for 15 euro and visit the site for 1 hour.
60 minAdmission not included - 2
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
You will visit the archaeological museum of Heraklio for 1 hour and admire exhibits dating from 3000BC. I do not have a license to guide inside, you will visit it by yourself, I will wait outside. The combined ticket with Knossos is 15 euro.
60 minAdmission not included - 3
Stop 3
Optional visit to Armeni Minoan cemetery or traditional Oil factory. 5 euro entrance per person for the cemetery.
45 minAdmission not included - 4
Stop 4
Optional visit to Milopetres traditional Oil factory or Armeni Minoan cemetery. 25 euro per person for olive oil tasting and tour
60 minAdmission not included
What's included
- Private transportation
What's not included
- Lunch: Lunch for an hour, cost around 25 euro per person
- Admission fees: Knossos Archaeological site
- Entrance fees: Archaeological museum of Heraklio
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Chania to Heraklio & Knossos Private Tour (price per group of 6)
Pickup included
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