KNOSSOS & HERAKLION CRETE, day professional guided coach tour

The Palace of Knossos is where European civilization began during the era ruled over by the powerful King Minos. This is a place that simply and strangely disappeared, only to be discovered again by the English archaeologist SirArthur Evans. Now partly reconstructed, the blood-red coloured columns and gigantic doubIe-headed axes are a vivid reminder of this forgotten and Iong-Iost race. You can decide to visit on your own the archaeological museum of Heraklion with artefacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history. The singularly important Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Heraklion Museum is rightly considered to be the museum of Minoan culture par excellence worldwide. The final attraction of the day is a walk with your guide to explore the streets of the town of Heraklion itself. You will have free time for shopping in the vast array of shops and market or having lunch in one of the local restaurants.

1. 1

   The Palace of Knossos

   1.5 hours

   You have a guided tour in this Minoan Palace for about 1 h20. Participants have to wait in line, in order to receive their tickets and enter the Palace.

2. 2

   Heraklion Archaeological Museum

   1 hour

   You have free time for the museum.

3. 3

   Heraklion

   30 min

   You have a professional guided tour in the city center and the historical part of Heraklion.

4. 4

   Heraklion

   2.7 hours

   You have free time at the old market for walking, photos, shopping and lunch. Or you can visit the Musuem.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Travel time is added on the time duration.

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