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Travel Crete - Visit Knossos palace (Semi Private - Shared Tour)
Heraklion, Crete
1 hour 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
Semi Private - Shared Tour ( up to 8 pax )
Travel Crete and Visit Knossos palace the ancient capital of Minoan Crete. Explore the Minoan culture and civilization. The Minoans although the ancient sites as Knossos were excavated by the end of the eighteenth century still this ancient Bronze Age Civilization holds on to its secrets well tucked away as if in the labyrinth of Myths and history!
This first civilization of Europe sprung here in Crete and has never stoped captivating us, alluring us with its high aesthetics and beauty.
Please check your location before booking!
Knossos palace located at the center of the island (Heraklion).
Entry ticket for Knossos palace end the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
Travel Crete and Visit Knossos palace the ancient capital of Minoan Crete. Explore the Minoan culture and civilization. The Minoans although the ancient sites as Knossos were excavated by the end of the eighteenth century still this ancient Bronze Age Civilization holds on to its secrets well tucked away as if in the labyrinth of Myths and history!
This first civilization of Europe sprung here in Crete and has never stoped captivating us, alluring us with its high aesthetics and beauty.
Please check your location before booking!
Knossos palace located at the center of the island (Heraklion).
Entry ticket for Knossos palace end the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
What's Included?
- Entry ticket for Knossos palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
- Semi Private - Shared Tour ( up to 8 pax )
- Professional guide
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour starts at Knossos palace. Meeting point: Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry). Meet and greet, our check-in operator, with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.
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Knossos Archaeological Site
1 hour 30 minutes
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. (Duration 90 min) Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, was an astonishing palace, built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, you will have the chance to see the original throne of "Minos", the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, the once upon a time bursting with Crete’s treasures pantries and the astonishing water-management systems! Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city. • Join our small group (up to 8 pax) and visit Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide. • Use the combine ticket (value for money) to enter the Knossos palace and the Archaeological museum of Heraklion.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Experience Travel Crete Tours and Activities.
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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet and greet, our check-in operator, with the “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.
- Meeting point: Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry)
- IMPORTANT NOTE : Starting times are strictly kept. There is no exceptions policy.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
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