Visit the Palace of Knossos and the capital of Crete in one day without the hassle of arranging transport. Explore the archeological site and take in the museum and other wonders of Heraklion.

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Host or greeter: English, German
Pickup included: Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.

Highlights

Be transported back to Minoan times as you stroll through the Place of Knossos
Marvel at intricate frescoes and architecture at the Knossos palace complex
Get a feel for the local culture in the narrow streets of Heraklion's Old Town
Explore the port city of Heraklion at your own pace, stopping where you want
Discover Minoan art, artifacts, and culture at Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Full description

Take the hassle out of visiting Crete's capital and the Palace of Knossos with transport arranged for you. Relax on a day tour including hotel pickup, a transfer to the palace, then Heraklion, and drop-off back at your hotel in Rethymno. Take your time exploring the attractions at your own pace.

After hotel pickup, head straight to the first stop, the Palace of Knossos. Marvel at the ruins of the neolithic settlement and explore the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization. Discover where thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Minotaur and labyrinth, were born.

Next, stop at Heraklion, where you will have 3 hours of free time to spend as you wish. Explore the city and visit the archeological museum. Buy some souvenirs. Grab a coffee, or tuck into a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Then, climb back on the bus to be returned to your hotel in Rethymno.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation

Entry tickets (€20)
Guide
Food and drinks

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Camera
Comfortable clothes
Cash

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine
It is €20 for a combo ticket for the Palace of Knossos and the museum

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We started the excursion in Knossos and had 2 hours to see the ruins there. After about 1 hour we were through and then we went shopping there for another 1 hour. Then we went to the capital of Crete, Heraklion. Here I can highly recommend the museum and the fortress. You couldn't watch more in the 3 hours of free time. There were great pictures and you learned a lot about the history. The tour guide was very personable and accompanied us throughout the day.

May 28, 2022

Very friendly and great organization

June 10, 2022

From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Day Trip

From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Day Trip

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