Knossos palace is Crete’s most visited archaeological site. During the Knossos Palace excursion and Heraklion city tour you will discover the most well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while walking through the history of the Minoan civilization. The first excavation of the site was conducted in 1878 by Minos Kalokerinos of Heraklion. This was followed by the long-term excavations 1900-1913 and 1922-1930) of the Englishman Sir Arthur Evans, who uncovered virtually the entire palace.While walking through the palace one can admire the Frescoes,pottery and the Throne room. This great civilization was destroyed at the explosion of the volcano of Santorini island. Come with us and our professional guide-archaelogist to learn about the history and the myths that surround this great palace.
Knossos Palace and Heraklion City
- 9 Hours
- Maximum Allowed Per Booking: 4
- You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Description
Duration
9 Hours
Tour Type
Day Trip, Tickets
Language
English, Greek
- Cultural highlight
Highlights
During the Knossos Palace excursion and Heraklion city tour you will discover the most well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while walking through the history of the Minoan civilization.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
Excluded
- Entrances
- Meals
Travel Itinerary
- Pickup early in the morning
After we pick you up from your hotel at our pick up points our escort will fill you in with imformation about our trip.
- Stop for Breakfast
On the national road outside Rethimno we stop for 30 minutes to have breakfast.
- Knossos Palace and Archeological museum
Upon arrival at the Palace of Knossos our professional archaeologists-guide will guide you for 2 hours .The guiding is in English language.
- After our tour
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.
- At about 18:30
While returning we will make a 20 minute stop for a refreshment and then we will be back at Chania about 18:30 p.m
Frequently Asked Questions
- Hat
- Comfortable shoes
Pets
To be paid upon arrival:
Entrance fee for Knossos Palace: 20€
Entrance fee for Archeological museum: 20€ (optional)
E.U. citizens till 25 years old free of charge.
Non E.U. citizens till 6 years old free of charge.
Over 65 years old half price.
In the shopping cart, you can select your holiday region. During the booking process, please enter the name of your hotel and holiday destination under "Order Notes". You will receive your exact pickup time with your voucher.
CHANGES IN THE EXCURSION’S PROGRAM
Maximum effort has been made to the accuracy of all Company programs and information. However it is likely that some small changes which the Company can not control, may occur.
1. Before starting or during the excursions our Company reserves the right to modify the program of the trip due to unforeseen factors. Such events are, without limitation, weather conditions, fires, floods, earthquakes, disasters, strikes, political events, etc. In these cases if it is possible we usually offer a second very similar solution to the excursion you have already booked and we will give you back the difference in the price you have paid. In these cases the customer has 2 alternatives:
– Accept the change and get refunded if there is a difference in the price.
-To Cancel the trip with simultaneous return of the whole sum of money paid.
2. During the trip leader or local representative has the right to make small changes to the program in order to keep the time schedule.
CANCELLATION OF EXCURSION
Our Company has the right to cancel any trip for the following reasons:
1) If the limit of people is not reached the company has the right to cancel the excursion and you can rebook for another day.
2) If the weather conditions are not good.
3) If the places to be visited are closed due to some reason.
REFUND POLICY
You have a right to be fully – refunded in the following cases:
1) In case the Company cancels a trip and you don’t accept a change which maybe proposed then you have a full refund of the trip you have booked.
2) In case of a non-show due to illness which is proven by a doctor .
3) If you call at our offices(working hours) one day before the excursion you have booked you are entitled to a full refund.
You don’t have the right to be refunded in the following cases:
1) If you don’t show up at the specific time and place given by our Company.
2) In case you don’t show up at the scheduled departures during the excursion.
3) In case the excursion wasn’t what you expected as you have participated in it after reading the trip itinerary .
4) In case you have booked for more people and eventually not all come to the excursion.
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