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See the second-largest archeological museum in Greece, the Museum of Athens, in Heraklion. The journey starts with an introduction of the oldest discoveries made in Crete, which date back to 6000 BC. Next, it visits the most notable Minoan palaces, Knossos, Festos, Mallia, and Zakros.
The trip culminates with the Minoan frescoes of Knossos, after which items from graves, shrines, and homes are displayed. At around 10.30, after our visit to the Archaeological Museum, we will begin our exploration of Heraklion's old city center.
Visit Heraklion's main sites with your knowledgeable tour guide; take in its fabled churches, fountains, and monuments, such as Saint Minas Cathedral in Lion's Square, where you can sample traditional Cretan raki and mpougatsa. Proceed to Kule's Fortress, Heraklion Town Hall, Tito's Church, and
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Professional Escort/Guide
Mpougatsa & Raki Tasting
VAT and all legal taxes included
Pick up-drop off transfer
Entrance fees to ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (Reduced 6€/ Full 12€)
Gratuities
Anything that is not specified in the program as included
Entrance fees to Rocca a Mare (Reduced 1€/ Full 2€)
Departure Point
Sapoutie 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Across from the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion
Return Details
Sapoutie 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
Across from the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion
Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Heraklion, Greece Visit the Heraklion Archeological Museum, the second biggest in Greece, after the Museum of Athens. The tour begins with introduction of the oldest findings of Crete from 6000bc, then of the highlight Minoan palaces of Knossos, Festos, Mallia and Zakros. Then continue with objects from cemeteries, shrines, houses and ends with the Minoan frescoes of Knossos. 100 minutes
Cathedral of St. Minas, Heraklion, Greece The Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Heraklion, Greece, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete. 20 minutes
Pl. Agiou Titou, Iraklio 712 02, Greece Saint Titus, or more properly the church of Agios Titos in Heraklion, is one of the most important monuments in the centre of town. 20 minutes
Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain), Heraklion, Greece Lions Square and Morosini Fountain in Heraklion 20 minutes
Castello del Molo (Koules), Heraklion, Greece It is an impressive fortress that surrounds the harbor of Heraklion, Crete. 20 minutes
August Str 25, Iraklio 712 02, Griekenland The Loggia (from the Italian word for “lodge“) is one of the most important buildings of the Venetian period in Crete. 20 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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