Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeology Museum | Private Tour

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About this activity

You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace of Knossos, the mythical Labyrinth of Homer. Concentrating on the prehistoric era of the island, revealing its unique historic course and penetrating into its ancient prehistoric cult, arts and ritual practices, you will be visiting an amazing area of 22,000sq meters.

Your journey into prehistoric times is being completed with visiting the biggest prehistoric collection of artifacts in Greece, the archaeological museum of Heraklion, where you can see at close range all treasures from all Minoan palaces and other Minoan areas excavated on Crete.

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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, Greek, English
Operated by: Elissos Travelling Philosophy

Ages: Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: An Official Licensed Tourist Guide

Not included

Not included: Entrance Tickets to the Sites
Not included: Your personal headseats for over 5 guests.
Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

The Palace of Knossos

2 hours Admission not included

You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace of Knossos, the mythical Labyrinth of Hommer. Concentrating on the prehistoric era of the island, revealing its unique historic course and penetrating into its ancient prehistoric cult, arts and ritual practices, you will be visiting an amazing area of 22,000sq meters.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum

one hour Admission not included

Your journey into prehistoric times is being completed with visiting the biggest prehistoric collection of artifacts in Greece, the archaeological museum of Heraklion, where you can see at close range all treasures from all Minoan palaces and other Minoan areas excavated on Crete.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You are going to meet your guide at the entrance of the Site, holding a sign with the tour title and the company's name on.

End point

Using your ticket

A minimum total number of 10 participants is required for the Excursion to take place. If this minimum number is not met, the excursion will be cancelled and the participants fully compensated.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
From Knossos Palace to Heraklion Museum , your transportation is not included in this tour. There are city buses and local taxis infront of the Palace if you dont have a car rental. The drive to the museum takes about 15/20 minutes.