Highlights
- Explore the Minoan Palace of Knossos and acquire additional information regarding Crete's most well-known archaeological site.
- Take a guided walking tour with our local expert and learn more about the stunning city of Heraklion.
- Take a stroll through the vibrant streets of the Old Town and its Venetian Harbor.
- Take a trip to the city's Archaeological Museum to take in the exhibits that detail the island's history dating back 6,000 years (optional, on your own)
- Complete all of your shopping at the vibrant and boisterous old market of Heraklion.
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Included
- Transportation in a climate-controlled coach
- Skilled and Experienced Motorist
- Private tour of the Palace of Knossos
- A narrated stroll through the city with a guide
- Each and every permissible tax
- Protection against legal responsibility offered by ALLIANZ
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Not Included
- Tickets to the Knossos Palace are 15 euros each.
- Admission to the Archaeological Museum is 12 euros (a combination ticket to Knossos and Museum is 20 euros).
- Food/Drinks
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What to bring
- Umbrella, Hat, and Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
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Before you book, read the following useful information
- We will pick you up from a variety of locations, including hotels and bus terminals.
- After you have finished making your reservation, a member of our staff will get in touch with you to discuss the precise location and time of the pick-up, which will be carried out at a location that is convenient to where you will be staying.
- In enclosed public spaces and while riding the bus, passengers are expected to bring face masks with them and wear them at all times, provided that the government's COVID legislation requires them to do so.
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Timetable Information
- Total Duration of the tour: 6-7 hours
- Starts at: 8:00am
- Ends at: 15:00
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Full Description
- Morning Pick-up: In the morning, we will initiate the process of collecting participants from the designated pick-up spots.
- The route that the bus takes may be different for you because it depends on where your hotel or apartment is located.
- Bus Drive: 1 hour
- 1st stop: The Palace of Knossos – 1 hour 20 minutes
- Explore the legendary labyrinth at Knossos, the ancient capital of the Minoan civilization on Crete, which dates back 5000 years. Guests will participate in a guided tour for about one hour and twenty minutes, followed by free time to take photos and explore the historically significant Minoan site.
- Queue time to acquire tickets and enter the Palace varies.
- Bus Drive to City Center: 30 minutes
- 2nd stop: City Center of Heraklion – 3 hours
- Walking Tour & Free Time
- Visit Heraklion, the capital of the region, and take a guided tour of the city center and historical areas. After the tour, you will have two hours and thirty minutes to explore the city center, historical area, or Archaeological Museum on your own. Guests have ample time to stroll, shop for souvenirs, or simply take photographs.
- Optional: Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
- Guests interested in visiting the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion can do so independently, as COVID regulations make it challenging to offer guided tours of the museum.
- End of the tour – Return to resorts:
- Participants will board the buses and return to their hotels where they were picked up in the morning.
- The duration of the return journey varies depending on traffic and pickup locations.
- Bus Drive: 1 hour
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7 hours
Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday 
Max Capacity: 52 people
