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From Rethymno: Full-day Knossos And Heraklion With Free Time
Take a 1-day bus excursion from Rethymno to Knossos, and visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more! After we pick you up from your hotel at our pick up points our escort will fill you in with imformation about our trip. Upon arrival at the Palace of Knossos you will have about 2 hours free time. Entrance fee for Knossos Palace and Archeological museum : 16€ (children up to 12 years pay 8 euros). 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 Rethymno about 18:30 p. m
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
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The Palace of Knossos
Enjoy a 1-day bus excursion from Rethymno to Knossos. Visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more. Following pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno approximately 08:00, travel along the northern coast of Crete by comfortable bus. Make your way to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos built his palace. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such an intriguing way that no visitor was said to find their way out without the help of a guide! Journey through the incredible history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and hear about some of the legends of Crete at what was once the island's largest palace.
120 minAdmission not included - 2
Heraklion
Afterward, rejoin the bus which will bring you to the heart of the capital city of Crete, Heraklion. Take the chance to visit the archaeological museum, where you can see and learn about the Minoan period while accompanied by your guide. Finally, enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the busy and lively city of Heraklion, have Cretan lunch, and drink Raki.
120 min
What's included
- Guide in The Bus English , German and French(Mon-Thu)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- At Private Tour with minivan Guide in English , German and French is Optional Only if Selected
- Hotel pick-up & drop off Panormo,Scaleta,Adele,Platania,Rethymno town,Stavromeno,Sfakaki&Atsipopoulo
What's not included
- Entrance fees: Archaeological Museum (child 18 free,over 65 discounted)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
- The Palace of Knossos
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town and Atsipopoulo
- Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
- This option includes guide ONLY on the bus
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Audio Guide and Transfer
Duration: 10 hours Pickup included
from Panormo,Scaleta,Sfakaki
Pick up included: Pick un from Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta, Sfakaki, Stavromenos . Pickup included
from Adele,Platanias,Misiria
Pick up included: Pick up from Adele, Pigianos Kampos, Platanias, Missiria. Pickup included
Private GUIDE-EN/DE/FR & BALI
Private GUIDE-EN/DE/FR & BALI Pickup included
French Guide
Full Day Knossos French Guide Pickup included
from Rethymno Town,Atsipopoulo
Pick up included: Pick up available from Perivolia, Rethymno Town, Atsipopoulo. Pickup included
Private Tour RETHYMNO & BALI
Private Tour RETHYMNO & BALI Pickup included
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