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Knossos-Arch.Museum-Heraklion City - Full Day Private Tour from Chania

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During this day trip, we explore the oldest civilization of Europe, the Minoan palace of Knossos, 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.
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Public liability insurance
  • Sandwiches, Cretan pastries in a snack box
  • Guided tour in the palace (if option selected)
  • USB charging ports in van
  • Cold soft drinks, juice, beer, wine, bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Audiovisual presentation of Cretan customs in van
  • Entrances to Knossos Palace: Ticket 15€ & Archaeological museum: Ticket 12€
  • Gratuities
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  • Ormos Soudas, Chania 731 34, Greece
  • Chania International Airport Ioannis Daskalogiannis, National Road, EO Aerodromiou Soudas, Chania 731 00, Greece
  • The Palace of Knossos, 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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Jami B
03 Apr 2023
We had a wonderful day with Christine! They picked us up at our hotel. The van was comfortable and the boxed lunch was delicious. We learned so much about Crete and traditions on the island during our drive. Our elementary age children were engaged the entire time. Christine arranged a guided tour for us at Knossos. The guide they work with is great with kids and very knowledgeable. We learned so much! It was nice to have a day where everything was planned for us and we could just relax and enjoy our time. Highly recommend!
748veronikal
01 Jan 2023
We couldn’t have wished for a better day in Crete. Christine went above and beyond to make our day special. We were able to see Knossos palace and museum in Heraklion and still visit a winery and olive oil factory. She makes the drive feel like nothing with all her interesting facts about Crete and educational videos. Just couldn’t wish for anything better. Now we have to come back and stay longer!
gretchenw501
28 Oct 2022
Christine and Thanos were amazing guides and hosts for our day trip to Heraklion & Knossos. We learned a lot about everyday life in Crete,as well as a the history of Crete. It was wonderful to have 2 engaging and knowledgeable locals with us. They gave us lots of time to explore the sites and museum, guided us to the most interesting parts of the city and even helped us try to find a lost bag. I wish they could have accompanied us into Knossos site but they are restricted to staying outside. All in all an excellent day where we covered a lot of ground with 2 excellent local guides. Box lunch was excellent and drinks were a big plus!
This tour in Crete is organized by SeaByBus Explore Crete

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