- Heraklion - Heraklion, also known as Iraklio, is a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city.
- Knossos Archaeological Site - Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe’s oldest city.
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum - It is one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete
- Castello del Molo (Koules) - The Koules or Castello a Mare is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete.
- Private transportation
- Fuel and toll expenses included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees, and charges handled
- Personal English-speaking professional driver
- Entrance fees for all attractions
- Official tour guide of attractions
- Beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Addiotional fees apply for Airport pick up
At your specified time, a proficient English-speaking driver with a good deal of experience will arrive at your location in a private car, prepared to plunge you into the depths of Greek culture and tradition. If you are enthralled by history, prepare for a journey back in time in this all-day tour.
Knossos Palace stands as the most significant Minoan Palace in Crete. The archaeological museum is counted amongst Greece’s most notable institutions, with its collections primarily sourced from central and eastern Crete, spanning an impressive 5,500 years. Furthermore, you’ll get an opportunity to explore the Koules Fortress which presides over the entrance to Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour. Although initially dubbed the ‘Sea Fortress’ by the Venetians, it is now referred to by its Turkish name, Koules.
Although our drivers are not authorized to join you inside these attractions, they are well-informed about the sites you will visit and will provide ample historical context and their local point of view.
As the tour concludes, your driver will ensure you are returned safely to your accommodation.
- Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
