Full description
Uncover Crete’s archaeological wonders and vibrant urban heritage on this shared tour of the Knossos Palace and Heraklion city center. Meet your guide at the Cretan Spiti Travel terminal and begin with a visit to Knossos, the heart of the Minoan civilization. Explore its advanced multi-story architecture, 1,300 interconnected rooms and the legendary myths of King Minos and the Minotaur.
Continue with a guided walking tour of Heraklion’s historic center, where ancient myths meet modern life. Discover the 7th labor of Hercules, learn about the hometown of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis and stroll past highlights such as Saint Minas Cathedral, Lion’s Square with a tasting of Cretan bougatsa and raki, Tito’s Church, Town Hall and the Venetian Koules Fortress. A perfect experience for travelers seeking a blend of archaeology, culture and local flavors in one unforgettable day
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Additional information
● Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● Please note that tickets, meals and other services that are not mentioned in the inclusions can be contracted as optional supplements or can be paid directly at the destination. Remember to bring extra money
● The following visitor categories are entitled to free admission to archaeological sites: Children and young people up to 25 years old from EU member states; Children and young people up to 18 years old from non-EU countries. In both cases, they must present their ID card or passport in advance to verify their age and country of origin
● This tour has a minimum of two people to operate
Inclusions
✔ Air-conditioned Motorcoach
✔ Professional Guide
✔ Tasting of Mpougatsa & Raki
✔ VAT and all legal taxes
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Entrance fees to archaeological sites
✖ Headphones
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified service
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellation with less time or no-show, no refund will be made.
Meeting point
Opposite the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie.
On the left side of the road, you will see the entrance to the museum, and on the other side, behind the statue, the creperie with the benches