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Private tour in Heraklion Elpida S

Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and City Highlights Half Day Tour

Tour #471386
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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Up to 4 people

5 hours

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Heraklion tour:

This is a wonderful half-day tour for archaeology fans! Let's discover together the dawn of European Civilization and explore the Minoans in their homeland, Crete. The rise of the Minoans dates back in the 3rd millennium BC and within 2000 years time-span they offered to humanity incredible pieces of art. The mighty kingdom of the Minoans was controlled through the impressive 'palaces', the largest and most luxurious of all being Knossos, related to incredible myths like Minotaur, the Labyrinth and Ariadne's thread! As an archaeologist specialized in Minoan world and art, having participated in excavations of Minoan sites, I'll be happy to present you the beauty of this civilization in a full tour of Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological Museum. As a modern citizen I would also 'guide' you through the aromas and tastes of traditional Greek 'bougatsa', the beloved pastry, that we all enjoy eating at the heart of Heraklion city, at Lions' square, Note: The tour is also suitable for cruise passengers.

Your Heraklion tour itinerary

-We will start the tour at Knossos Palace, 5 km to the south of Heraklion city center. -We will reach Heraklion city center (approximately 15 min. drive) and start the guided tour at the Archaeological Museum. -We will go on foot to the Lions' square, in the heart of Heraklion city, which is a 10 min. walk from the Museum. -We will enjoy the bougatsa in a traditional pastry coffee place, like locals do! Note: Upon request the itinerary can change and start from the city center. In this case, meeting point is the entrance of the Archaeological Museum. After the Museum tour we will have the bougatsa stop and then transportation and visit of Knossos Palace.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

Knossos Palace is only 5 km south of Heraklion city center, so it is easy to get there by taxi. Otherwise you can use a rental car. Upon request private transportation can be arranged with an extra cost.

What's included
  • Other: A portion of bougatsa per person.
  • Private Guide
What's not included
  • Other: Personal expenses. - Entrance fees for Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum - Transportation - During the tour transportation is needed from Knossos to Heraklion city center - Extra drinks/food not mentioned in the tour
  • Tickets
  • Private Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Public Transportation
  • Private Transportation With Driver
  • Accommodation
  • Classes Workshop
  • Equipment
Meeting location

Knossos, 714 09 Greece

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Knossos Palace Entrance - Ticket desk - Upon request the meeting point can be the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

History

Museums

Languages
Fluent

Greek

Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

5

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

Up to 4 people

Duration:

5 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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