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Knossos Museum And Heraklion Tour From Rethymno
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.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 itinerary stops
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, 🚲 bike, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
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The Palace of Knossos
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.
120 minAdmission not included - 2
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete.
120 minAdmission not included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local Guide
- All taxes
What's not included
- Knossos entrance – 16 euro, children under 18 – free
- Museum – 10 €
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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Knossos Museum and Heraklion tour from Rethymno
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