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Crete private tour: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Town
Heraklion, Crete
5 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
Private half day tour, from Heraklion port or Heraklion town hotels, with licensed guide and deluxe minivan to visit Knossos Palace and archaeological site and Heraklion town.
What's Included?
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Hotels pickup and drop-off (Heraklion town only)
- Transport by private vehicle
- There is a supplement charge for pick up and drop off from other locations.
- Heraklion Port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to the Knossos Palace
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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The Palace of Knossos
1 hour 30 minutes
Begin your journey at the Palace of Knossos, the largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete and the center of the Minoan civilization. Explore the ancient ruins that date back over 4,000 years, where myths and history blend together. • Highlights: o The Throne Room, believed to be the seat of King Minos. o The Grand Staircase and its impressive architectural design. o The Frescoes, featuring vibrant artwork like the "Prince of the Lilies" and the "Dolphin Fresco." o The Labyrinth, associated with the legendary Minotaur and the myth of Theseus and Ariadne. Enjoy a guided tour that brings the past to life with fascinating stories and insights into the Minoan culture, their advanced engineering, and daily life.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Kivotos of Aegean travel.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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