No visit to the town of Heraklion is complete without a visit to the "Ancient Palace of Knossos", the origin of the legend of the labyrinth, which dates back as far as 2000 BC. Spend a guided half day tour exploring this former residence of the legendary King Mino, situated in a small valley overlooking the river, only 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Heraklion town.
Highlights
- Guided tour of the Palace of Knossos in Heraklion
- Explore the legendary palace of King Minos
- Discover the origins of the myth of the labyrinth
- Guided tour of the Minoan kingdom?s political heart
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
The Palace itself was a multistoried structure with many floors, innumerable corridors and colonnades, excavated and reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans in 1900. It was the political, economic and religious center of the glorious Minoan Dynasty.
Schedule Details
Ancient Palace of Knossos, Heraklion
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Tour commences from selected Crete hotels
Departure Time:9:00am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:5.5 - 6 hours
Return details:Concludes at original point of departure.
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Additional Information
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport by air conditioned motorcoach
- Local guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
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Wonderful tour with excellent guide. Fascinating place. All the most famous pieces are in ... Read more ›
JOSEPH R, October 2010
We enjoyed the trip and had a first class guide for the palace of Knossos. Glad that the trip ... Read more ›
Julia G, United Kingdom, August 2011
