Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Crete is an island full of treasures, you need a lifetime to discover.
With the help of our Experienced Professional Licensed Tourist Guide, who will be with you in the whole tour, you will travel back in time, as far as the 7th Millenium BC, visiting the Knossos Palace and the Archaelogical Museum. Then you will explore the Old City of Heraklion and admire the signs of all the different civilizations that stopped by the island through the ages.
You can get in touch with the Cretan History, the famous Cretan Hospitality, the Culture, the Cretan Cuisine, the base of the Mediterranean Diet.
This tour is a Strictly Private Tour, ιt is very flexible and can be customized.
It can be enriched with wine tasting at a winery, or olive oil tasting at an olive mill, or a traditional meal at a traditional village, or with other destinations like Cave of Zeus, Spinalonga Island, Rethimnon City etc.
With this tour you take home nice feelings, beautiful impressions and you look forward to come back
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Experienced Professional Licensed Tourist Guide
Fridge with cold bottled water, other refreshments available on request
Liability Insurance
Private transportation with Mini Van
The ticket for Knossos Palace costs 15 € unless you are elligible for a discount ticket.
Please refer to the link under ticket section for information about entrance fee .
Transportation Fees up to 100 euros extra for transportation from accomodation up to 80 kilometers
Transportation with a minibus up to 10 persons costs extra 100 euros
The ticket for the Archaelogical Museum costs 12 €, unless you are elligible for a discount ticket
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all travellers from their accomodation at the arranged time.
Pick up outside the specified area can be arranged at an extra cost.
Traveler pickup
N. Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece
Leof. Nearchou, Iraklio 713 07, Greece
The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Greece THE MAGNIFICENT PALACE OF COLOURS
Wander in the footsteps of the Minoans, visiting the oldest and most important monument on Crete, Greece and whole Europe. The construction of Knossos Palace sets the pattern of organization in Crete and Greece too. It implies a peaceful period of great wealth, prosperity and concentration of authorities both political and religious. It was the center of administration of the entire island during Minoan times. Its position is such that allowed unprecedented growth and prosperity as witnessed by the plethora of storage magazines, workshops, and wall paintings. The elegant wall frescoes, which decorated the halls, speak of people who approached the subtleties of life and the splendor of nature with a joyous disposition. The Palace radiates a joyous exuberance through the elaborate architectural planes and volumes that were clustered around the central courtyard. Our Professional Licensed Tourist Guide will make this visit an unforgettable experience. 120 minutes
Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Heraklion, Greece TRAVEL BACK IN TIME
Let history unfold before your eyes visiting the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. Telling the story of Crete brings to life, with more than 15.000 exhibits, a chronological span from the Neolithic period (7000 BC) to the Roman Empire (320 AD). It houses findings from all over Crete. It is one of the oldest and the largest museums in Greece. It is among the most important museums in Europe and the whole world. It is also the best in the world for the Minoan Culture. It contains by far the richest and complete collection of Minoan masterpieces. The Minoan findings are unique. Wander through the 27 halls, with our Guide and learn about the evolution of local pottery from the Neolithic period to Minoan period elaborate forms, the every day life and their favorite sports. Admire the Kamares ware, the famous "LA PARISIENNE" and "LILLY PRINCE" frescoes. Discover the secrets of the King Minos ring, the Golden Bee etc. Meet the famous SNAKE GODDESSES and many more. 60 minutes
Heraklion, Heraklion, Greece THE CITY THROUGH THE AGES
It is not a coincidence that for centuries was the metropolitan city of the island and still holds the scepter. It has kept the tradition of one of the most attractive cities in Mediterranean. The city is alive all year round, day and night. Offers many interesting activities and a pleasant every day life to all ages and interests. Due to its strategic location a lot of different civilizations have left their signs.
Loggia, Piazza Dei Signori, Morozini fountain, St Marcus Basilica, Ruga Maistra, Palazzo del Capitan Generale, Armeria, the Huge Walls of the Great Venetian Fortification, Efkafi, Behi Sekeria Mansion, Bon Marche, St Titus Church, St Minas Cathedral and many other beautiful monuments, standing until today, are waiting for you to admire. The market has almost everything. All local Cretan products are delivering outstanding results in health of the people all over the world. The Cretan cuisine holds one of the secrets of good health and longevity . 120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is available for travelers on wheelchair except Knossos Palace where only part of the Palace is accessible to wheelchairs. The vehicles aren't configured for wheelchairs and any disability should be discused before booking the tour.
The Professional Licensed Tourist Guide takes care for the tickets for you and you don't have to wait on the line for Knossos Palace and for the Archaelogical Museum.
The tour can be arranged with an English or German or Italian or French or Russian or Greek speaking Professional Licensed Guide
The transportation is with a minivan up to 6 persons but can be arranged with a minibus for up to 10 persons
This is a strictly private tour
Any health problems or any disabilities should be discussed before booking the tour
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
peter_z
29 Aug 2023
Knossos Palace was good. Exceeded expectations. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and our driver was also knowledgeable and took great care of us. Had cold water waiting for us and even brought us Greek food. 6 star service.
Elena_P
25 Jun 2023
Splendida esperienza che consiglio a tutte le famiglie! Fuori dall'hotel ci aspettava l'autista del minivan e la guida parlante italiano in modo fluente. Ci hanno accompagnato in centro Heraklion: il tour è iniziato dal palazzo di Cnosso, per passare poi al Museo archeologico e alla fine in citta. L'esperienza è stata ottima e interessante anche per una bimba di 10 anni.
This tour in
Heraklion
is organized by
ACACIA TOURS
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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