• The Palace of Knossos - Delight in a 1-day bus tour from Rethymno to Knossos. Explore the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion, and more.

After being picked up from your hotel in Rethymno at around 08:00, travel along Crete’s northern coast in a comfortable bus. Head to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos constructed his palace. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such a fascinating way that no visitor could find their way out without a guide’s assistance!

Discover the remarkable history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and learn about some of Crete’s legends at what was once the island’s largest palace.

• Heraklion - Afterwards, rejoin the bus to reach the heart of Crete’s capital city, Heraklion. Take the opportunity to visit the archaeological museum, where you can see and learn about the Minoan period with your guide. Finally, enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the vibrant city of Heraklion, savor a Cretan lunch, and sip on Raki.

• Guide in The Bus English, German, and French (Mon-Thu)
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Surcharges on fuel
• Hotel pick-up & drop off in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platania, Rethymno town, Stavromeno, Sfakaki & Atsipopoulo
• Private Tour with minivan Guide in English, German, and French is Optional Only if Selected

• Entrance fees
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)
• Entrance fees

Embark on a day-long bus trip from Rethymno to Knossos, where you can explore the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more!The pickup service from your hotel will be followed by an informative introduction by our escort about the journey.Arrive at Knossos Palace and relish a free time of about 2 hours.Entry cost for Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum is 16€, children up to the age of 12 pay 8€, payable upon arrival.Following our Knossos tour, we’ll drive you to Heraklion’s city centre where you can choose to visit the Heraklion archaeological museum or indulge in lunch while appreciating the beauty of Crete’s capital. Approximately 2 hours of free time is provided.On our return trip, we’ll take a 20-minute break for refreshments before reaching Rethymno at approximately 18:30 PM.

• Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
• At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
• Pickup begins up to 60 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town and Atsipopoulo
• Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
• This option includes guide ONLY on the bus

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