Discover some of Crete's greatest highlights on this tour of Heraklian. Visit Knossos Palace, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, and take a walking tour of Heraklion Town.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, German
Pickup included: Meet your driver in front of your accommodations or arranged pickup point. Drivers will wait for guests no longer than 15 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the Greek mythology stories of the Labyrinth and Minotaur
See stunning ancient Greek artifacts at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Explore Heraklion town center and stroll by a Venetian Fortress and the harbor
Enjoy the freedom to choose the best option for you: a private or a group tour
Explore the archaeological site of Knossos Palace, the palace of King Minos

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Explore the oldest civilization in Europe on a full-day tour from Chania. Enjoy a tour of the Minoan Palace of Knossos, visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, and wander through Heraklion Town.

Begin your tour from your accommodation in Chania, and as your drive, learn about the myths of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur or the story of Daidalos and Ikaros. In Heraklion, head to the Palace of Knossos and explore the ruins.

Next, visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and admire over 15,000 ancient Greek artifacts. Afterward, enjoy a walking tour of the town of Heraklion. Discover a Venetian fortress at the entrance of the harbor, gorgeous Neoclassical buildings and Byzantine churches.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs in vehicle
Cretan lunch box
Cold soft drinks, beer, wine, and bottled water
Local tour leader
USB charging ports
Free WiFi in vehicle
Public liability insurance

Entrance tickets to Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum (€20 combined ticket)
Guided tour of the palace
Tips

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Camera

Customer reviews

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5 /5

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Very friendly team. They went above and beyond for everything. We had a lot of useful information on Crete during the tour and also on Minoan history. We really enjoyed learning Greek and the raki tasting at the end. Will definitely book with Sea by Bus again! And a special thanks to Christine and Thanos for such a fun day :)

June 24, 2022

The tour was so wonderful! The guides were so so kind and welcoming. Everything went seamlessly: they were easy to contact and picked us up/dropped us off at our Airbnb. Christine pointed out interesting sights along the drive and happily answered all of our questions. They also provided drinks, snacks, and raki! Highly recommend!!

May 28, 2022

From Chania: Full-Day Heraklion Highlights Tour

From Chania: Full-Day Heraklion Highlights Tour

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