Knossos Tour
Greece is a country with great ancient history and Crete couldn’t be the exception. Minoan Civilization dates from c. 2700 to 1100 BC and represents the first advanced civilization in Europe. Knossos was the centre of Minoan civilization. The Minoan palace was an important city in antiquity, centre of economy and trade, concentrating wealth and political and religious authority. Knossos is connected to the myth of Minotaur that is said to have lived in the Labyrinth, and also the myth of Daidalos and Ikaros.
Option 1:
Knossos Palace (entrance ticket not included in the price)
Archeological Museum and free time in the city of Heraklion (entrance ticket not included in the price)
Option 2:
Knossos Palace (entrance ticket not included in the price)
Rethymnon – Lunch (optional) and free time around the city
Pick up
Knossos Palace
Knossos was the centre of Minoan civilization. The Minoan palace was an important city in antiquity, centre of economy and trade, concentrating wealth and political and religious authority. Knossos is connected to the myth of Minotaur that is said to have lived in the Labyrinth, and also the myth of Daidalos and Ikaros.
Heraklion Archeological Museum or free time at Rethymnon city
To have an holistic view of the Minoan Civilization we will visit the Archeological museum of Heraklion where you can admire various treasures of the Palace of Knossos. The museum is located in the town center of Heraklion and houses a number of finds from different periods, covering a chronological span of over 5500 years and different parts of Crete.
You can wander around the city of Heraklion and enjoy free time to get to know the city and its habitants.
Return to Chania
08:00 Pick up time
16:00 Return to Chania
Duration: 8 hours
What we Provide
Private Transportation
Experienced driver
Pick up and drop off from hotel
Free bottle of water provided on the tour