Private Tour to Knossos and Archaeological Museum or Shopping from Heraklion

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Palace of Knossos — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Heraklion Archaelogical Museum — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Travel back 4,000 years to the oldest civilization in Europe on this excursion through Crete. Departing from Heraklion Port, a luxury mini-bus will take you to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, then on a sightseeing tour along Heraklion’s city walls. Next, you can either take a guided tour through the extraordinary archaeological museum of Heraklion, viewing the distinctive items of Minoan culture, or enjoy free time in the city center to stroll around the shops.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Achtypis Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees: Heraklion Archaeological Museum (Optional Visit)
Not included: Entrance fees: The Palace of Knossos

Itinerary

The Palace of Knossos

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city.

Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete. The palace of Knossos eventually became the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture. The palace was abandoned at some unknown time at the end of the Late Bronze Age, c. 1,380–1,100 BC.[4] The reason why is unknown, but one of the many disasters that befell the palace is generally put forward.
Agios Titos Church

30 min

Saint Titus, or more properly the church of Saint Titus in Heraklion, is one of the most important monuments in the centre of town, on 25th of August Street. It is set in a lovely square with a few cafés and bars, Agios Titos Square.

Agios Titos means Saint Titus in Greek.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum

one hour Admission not included

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Olive Green Hotel
Athinaikon Hotel
Hotel Olympic
Kastro Hotel
Hotel Star
Mirabello Hotel
El Greco Hotel
Castello City Hotel
Santa Elena
Irini Hotel
Life Boutigue Hotel
Metropole Urban Hotel

and 32 more pickup points

You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)

Using your ticket

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount