Highlights
- Enjoy hassle-free pickup from the cruise ship or from your hotel in Heraklion
- Skip the line to enter the Palace of Knossos, Labyrinth and home of the Minotaur
- See the oldest throne of Europe, a sophisticated structure
- Visit the Archeological Museum of Heraklion
Description
Enjoy a tour of the mythological Labyrinth with your own licensed guide who will take you through Knossos, focusing on the highlights of the area and its most prominent features. Afterward, the driver will take your group to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion where your private tour will continue.
Discover Knossos, the capital of Minoan Crete, considered Europe’s oldest city. Hear about the island’s long history from your guide and learn about the peak of the Minoan culture in 2000 B.C. Later visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion where you can marvel at the findings of the first civilization of Europe, the Minoans.
The tour will guide you through the ages, spanning over 5,000 years, from the Neolithic to the Roman era.
Includes
Pick-up from the cruise ship port or your hotel in Heraklion city
Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Knossos Palace
1.5-hour private guided tour of Knossos Palace
1 hour private tour of the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Licensed guide
Entry ticket for the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Private transfer
Excludes
Personal expenses
Meals and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
- The pickup service is available in the city of Heraklion, at the cruise ship port, at the airport
- Please provide the name and arrival time of your cruise ship or the name and address of your accommodation in the city of Heraklion when booking
- There is an additional charge for drop-off to a different location e.g. the city of Rethymno, Chania, or Lasithi
- There is an additional charge for each additional hour added to your tour schedule
- You must bring your passport or ID and student ID (if applicable)
- It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat and to bring water
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
