Crete Exploration: Historic Knossos Palace, Lassithi Plateau, and Ancient Architecture
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Knosos
Embark on a captivating journey through Crete, exploring the historic Knossos Palace, ancient architecture, and the serene beauty of the island. Discover the charm of traditional villages and immerse yourself in religious history. Create your own Cretan history with a ceramics workshop. Unforgettable cultural and natural beauty awaits!
Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Knossos Archaeological Site - The excursion begins with a visit to the Minoan palace of Knossos, located on the outskirts of Heraklion (travel time from pickup approximately 30 min). This important archaeological site is believed to have been the center of Minoan civilization and is a must-see for anyone interested in ancient history and culture. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the ruins of the palace and learn about the fascinating history of the Minoans.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Climate-controlled vehicle
  • Dual-guided experience with a licensed guide at Knossos Archaeological site and a professional guide-driver
  • Refreshment with Coffee or Orange Juice near Zeus Cave
What's Not Included
  • Knossos Palace ticket: Full €15, Reduced: €8 (6-25 y.o. non EU & 65+ EU), €0 (0-25 EU, 0-5 non EU)
  • Kera Monastery Entrance Fee (3 euro)
  • Zeus Cave Entrance Fee (Full: €6, Reduced: €3 - 0-25yo non EU&65+y.o., €0 for EU citizen until 25yo)
  • Dinner
  • Headphones: 2 euro/person (if your group is bigger than 7 people)
Additional Information

Embark on an exploration journey through the beautiful and historic island of Crete! Tour the remarkable Knossos Palace, a marvel of Minoan civilization, and learn about their intriguing culture. Visit the charming and original Avdou Traditional Village and experience its enduring architecture and customary lifestyle. Immerse yourself in the peaceful allure of Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, a concealed treasure of religious history. Be amazed at the legendary birthplace of Zeus in the magnificent Diktaion Andron Cave. Enhance your journey by planning a trip to the Greek Mythology Thematic Park. Craft your own Cretan history with an interactive ceramics workshop experience. This extraordinary and memorable expedition provides a fascinating mixture of culture, history, and natural scenery in one journey!

Location
Knossos Archaeological Site
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christinez5
Jun 21, 2023
Great Crete tour - It was awesome! Yani was very informative and a wonderful tour guide. He took good care of us. : ) Driver was very skillful! We all had a great time, except I got a little motion sickness when heading to Zeus’ cave, but I got better short after, not a big deal. Food at Seli was delicious, we all enjoyed Greece cuisine! Kids commented that Crete is their favorite place in Greece!
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Matthewm853
Jun 7, 2023
A perfect Cretan day - Our tour was excellent, we saw and learnt so much. Yesthimani our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable about the region and culture and made our day very enjoyable. The tour took us around the island and both Yesthimani and the driver went out of their way to ensure that we saw (and tasted) everything we wanted to at a pace that suited us. Thank you!
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Michael_b
Apr 8, 2023
A day in Crete - Our entire day was special and beyond belief. We stepped off the shuttle to find our guides waiting for us. They were kind, courteous, and always took the extra time to answer every question we had and, throughout the day, remained engaged with my family. ANYONE wanting a Spanish language your of Knossos should call here first and take any worries out of your vacation, at least got this day!
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