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Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion
Heraklion, Crete
8 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization. The tour continues to the town center of Heraklion, completing in a day the historical path of 4000 years.
What's Included?
- Other
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Professional guide
- Guided tour in German & English on Thursday
- Guided tour in French & English on Tuesday & Saturday
- Pickup and Drop off from hotels and designated meeting points
What's Not Included?
- Food & Drinks
- Knossos Palace entry fee (€20). People under the age of 25 from EU member states enter for free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Knossos Archaeological Site
2 hours
Knossos Palace is the capital of Minoan civilization, just 5km away on the south of Heraklion town. It is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers on the island. Walk through it with your guide and find out how people lived 4.000 years ago, people that are believed to be the first Europeans, lived as an organized community in Crete and the center of their civilization the Palace itself. The Throne Room, the frescoes, the Minoan Columns, the water management will stimulate your imagination on how the community of the Minoans was living on the island back then.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Altino Travel Services.
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.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
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