Embark on a captivating day trip to Knossos Palace, Europe’s oldest civilization. Explore the legendary Labyrinth, visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, and discover the charming city of Heraklion.
- The Palace of Knossos - Knossos, the heart of the Minoan civilization, lies 5 km southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos. Crete’s most famous historical attraction, he site is considered to be the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on the island and is referred to as the oldest city in Europe. Knossos was first inhabited by a Neolithic settlement in the seventh century BC. It stayed inhabited for several thousands of years until it was finally abandoned in 1375 BC after its destruction, which marked the end of Minoan civilisation. In 1878, the first large-scale excavation was undertaken by the wealthy art-lover Minos Kalokairinos, while Crete was still under Turkish occupation. This was followed by the long-term excavations (1900-1913 and 1922-1930) of Sir Arthur Evans, who uncovered the whole surrounding area of Knossos.
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Public liability insurance
- Snack box with sandwiches and Cretan pastries
- Guided tour in the palace (if option selected)
- USB charging ports in van
- Cold soft drinks, juice, beer, wine, bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs in van
- Entrances to Knossos Palace: Ticket 15€ & Archaeological museum: Ticket 12€
- Gratuities
On this one-day tour, we delve into Europe’s most ancient civilization at the Minoan palace of Knossos, renowned for fascinating tales like the Labyrinth myth of the Minotaur, and the narrative of Daidalos and Ikaros. We proceed to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, a prestigious European museum, to marvel at the collection of over 15000 artefacts. Later, we explore Heraklion’s sights, such as a Venetian seafront fortress, grand neoclassical architecture, Byzantine places of worship, and numerous fountains.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.