Guided tour to Knossos Palace and the city of Heraklion, from Chania
Activity Description
Indicative Time-Table
- 06.40‐07.50 Pick up
- 09.00 - 20min stop for breakfast
- 10.30 Arrival at Knossos – Guiding from an official guide
- 12.00 Departure from Knossos
- 12.20 Arrival at Heraklion
- 12.30‐15.30 Free time at Heraklion City (If you wish you can visit by yourselves the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion)
- 15.30 Departure from Heraklion
- 17.00 - 20min stop for coffee
- 18.00‐18.30 Arrival at your Hotel
*Please note: The pick up starts from the area of Kolimbari and ends at Chania area. (Kolimbari, Tavronitis, Maleme, Gerani, Platanias, Agia Marina, Stalos, Kalamaki,Ag. Apostoli, Chania City, Halepa).
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Chania at 6:30 am. From there, we'll set off for the Palace of Knossos, located just 5 kilometers from Heraklion. On the way, we'll stop for 20 minutes for an energizing breakfast.
After a two-hour drive, we'll arrive at the Palace of Knossos, probably the most important monument in Crete. We'll start a guided tour of the archaeological complex to visit the spectacular rooms of the best-preserved palace of the entire Minoan civilization!
As we explore the ruins, we'll reveal the fascinating facts and myths related to this historical site. Legend has it that the Palace of Knossos was the seat of King Minos himself. We'll also learn about famous stories like the myth of the Labyrinth and the myth of Daedalus and Icarus. Travel back to Classical Greece!
After the guided tour, we'll make our way to Heraklion. You'll have three hours of free time to explore the capital of Crete at your leisure. You can stroll around the harbor, enjoy a delicious typical lunch, stroll through its charming streets, and explore the Archaeological Museum. Did you know that it has the best collection of Minoan art in the world?
In the museum, you'll find unique pieces such as the sarcophagus of Agia Triada, the fresco of the Minotaur, and the fresco of the Prince of the Lilies.
At 3:30 pm, we'll leave Heraklion and head back to Chania. On the way, we'll stop for a coffee break, before dropping you at your hotel between 6 pm and 6:30 pm.
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- Cancellation 24 hours before the start date of the agreed activity. You will be automatically refunded for the full price of the activity.
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Location
Meeting Point
Region: Rethumno, Rethumno
Address: Rethymno
Notes: Meeting/pick-up point by appointment
Point of activity
Region: Irakleio, Irakleio