From Heraklion: Private Knossos Day Trip

At the desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle ready to immerse you into the Greek culture and lifestyle. If you are a history lover, get ready to travel back in time on this full-day tour. Knossos Palace is the biggest Minoan Palace of Crete. The archaeological museum is one of the most significant museums in Greece and its collections come mostly from central and eastern Crete and cover a span of 5.500 years. You will also have the chance to visit Koules Fortress that dominates the entrance to the Venetian Harbour of Heraklion. The Venetians called it "Sea Fortress", but today it is known by its Turkish name, Koules. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights, but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. At the end of the tour, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation.

1. 1

   The Palace of Knossos

   2 hours

   Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city.

2. 2

   Heraklion Archaeological Museum

   2 hours

   It is one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete

3. 3

   Castello del Molo (Koules)

   2 hours

   The Koules or Castello a Mare is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
• For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.

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