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Knossos & Archaeological Museum Shared Guided Tour from Chania

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During this day trip, we explore the oldest civilization of Europe, the Minoan palace of Knossos (guided tour), which is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros. Our next stop is the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, one of Europe’s most important museums, where we admire more than 15000 artefacts. Afterwards, we have the chance to wander around Heraklion and discover a Venetian fortress at the entrance of the harbor, gorgeous neoclassical buildings, Byzantine churches and many fountains. SMALL GROUP up to 15 people!!!
  • Guided tour in Knossos palace (English)
  • WiFi on board
  • Public liability insurance
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs on the bus, USB charging ports in bus
  • Local tour leader (English & German speaking)
  • Small group up to 15 people
  • Entrances to Knossos Palace: Ticket 15€ & Archaeological museum: Ticket 12€
  • Gratuities
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**Guests staying in the Venetian harbor and the old city will be picked
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  • Agiou Markou 8, Chania 731 32, Greece
  • Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Greece
    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.
    90 minutes
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Heraklion, Greece
    The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is one of the largest and most visited museums in Greece. It is also among the most important museums in Europe. It is home to artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history. The exhibitions cover a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Archaeological Museum is located in the centre of Heraklion and was built between 1937 and 1940 by the architect Patroklos Karantinos. It was built on a site previously occupied by the Roman Catholic monastery of Saint-Francis which was destroyed by earthquake in 1856. The colors and construction materials used in the building, are similar to certain Minoan wall-paintings.
    60 minutes
  • Heraklion, Heraklion, Greece
    Heraklion, the fifth largest city in Greece, is the capital of Crete. It is one of the most fascinating and vibrant cities of the Mediterranean Basin. The city is the birthplace of world-famous artists like El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis. Due to its long history, the architecture of Heraklion has mixtures of many cultures. Not far from the heart of the city lies the Minoan Palace of Knossos, one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the world. Fine examples of Venetian architecture are the Venetian Fortress at the entrance of the port and the Venetian Loggia, where the Town Hall is housed today. Visitors have the chance to admire many Byzantine churches and monasteries, many fountains from the Venetian times, the Church of Saint Markus and numerous neoclassical buildings.
    120 minutes
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Driving from Chania city centre to Knossos palace lasts about 2 hours (no stops for breakfast/WC)
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Mistelbocha
13 Nov 2022
wirklich eine tolle Gelegenheit sich die alten Griechen anzusehen und deren Kunst. Im Sommer interessante Atmosphäre.
bfschmitt
09 Oct 2022
Eine interessante Tour mit toller Organisation - danke an Christine für die engagierte und herzliche Begleitung - danke an den sympathischen Fahrer - danke an Thalia für ihre tolle Führung durch Knossos mit all ihrem Wissen zu Mythologie und Geschichte. Die Versorgung im bequemen Bus war einzigartig - inklusive schönem Lunchpaket und Raki als Abschluss - wir haben diesen Ausflugstag sehr genossen!
ni414
04 Oct 2022
This was our first bus tour and we would definitely do it again! We had two guides that were both very enthusiastic about the island and the palace. They made the trip really interesting and we learned many new things while also keeping it fun. We even got to try traditional food and learned a bit of Greek and so the bus drive didn't seem that long. We skipped the museum voluntarily and therefore had a longer stay in Heraklion in which we explored the town and went onto the market. Would definitely recommend this tour to people that can sit in a bus long enough!
This tour in Crete is organized by SeaByBus Explore Crete

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