Visit Knossos and step back in time and some 4000 years, to 2000 BC. Knossos and her Palace, famous throughout the world through the myths of Europa, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth and Theseus, Daedalus and Ikarus, will open us a window to the most ancient civilization of Europe and its reality you can’t miss.
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Itinerary
( 3 days )
Your tour’s schedule in detail:
- Arrive in Heraklion
Upon arrival in Heraklion, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where you will spend the next two nights.
Balance of the day is at leisure. - Knossos Palace & visit Minoan’s largest Archeological museum. [duration approx.. 4.5 hours]
Only few kilometers south of Heraklion, Knossos, the capital of King Minos and the center of the magnificent Minoan civilization is located. Our visit here, will take us a step back in time and some 4000 years, 2000 BC. Knossos and her Palace, famous throughout the world through the myths of Europa, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth and Theseus, Daedalus and Ikarus, will open us a window to the most ancient civilization of Europe and its reality you can’t miss. Knossos’ architectural feats include several storey buildings (first in the world) with light wells and bathrooms, impressive pillars and an ingenuous drainage system, aqueducts, irrigation systems, paved roads and magnificent frescoes. All these will impress you and show an advanced beautiful jewelry and a way of life you never thought possible in the dawn of history In Heraklion we visit the town’s famous Archeological Museum, situated in the center of the city. The visit to the museum provides an exceptionally good knowledge of the masterpieces in specially designed wing, with selected items, the most representative each period.Afternoon at leisure to explore Heraklion on your own pace.
Don’t miss eating in one of the many restaurants offering Cretan specialties. - Departure
Arrangements terminate with breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Departure / Return location
HERAKLION
Departure days:
Daily
Wear
Casual dressing.
Most sites in Greece involve extended walking and/or slippery surfaces.
Therefore we strongly suggest wearing comfortable sturdy shoes.
Sunscreen, hat and water are also good “travel companions”.
Difficulty
Due to extend walking and slippery surfaces please inform us if you have walking disabilities or using a wheelchair before booking this tour.
Included
- Arrival transfer [from the Heraklion airport to hotel].
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Heraklion at hotel category of your choice.
- Breakfast daily.
- All hotel taxes and services [except the Climate crisis resilience charge to be paid directly]
- Private qualified English-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to the sites visited.
- 24hrs Assistance phone number.
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Departure transfer on day 3
- Climate crisis resilience charge
- Anything not clearly mentioned above as included
Highlights
- Knossos Palace
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
