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Knossos & Heraklion

The palace of Minos with an archaeologist guide, and the Heraklion museum.

  • DurationFull day · 07:30–19:00
  • DepartureChania, Market square
  • DifficultyEasy
  • LanguagesItalian, English

The excursion

A day in Minoan Crete: a guided tour of Knossos, the largest Bronze Age palace, then the Heraklion archaeological museum with the original frescoes and free time in the city centre.

Group of up to 30 people

Itinerary

  1. 07:30Departure from ChaniaCoach along the north coast.
  2. 10:00Knossos palaceGuided tour of about two hours.
  3. 13:00Archaeological museumMinoan frescoes and treasures.
  4. 15:00HeraklionFree time between the Morosini fountain and the Venetian harbour.

Included

  • Air-conditioned coach
  • Archaeologist guide at Knossos

Not included

  • Knossos and museum tickets
  • Lunch

What to bring

  • Hat and water: there is little shade at Knossos
  • ID for any reduced tickets

Meeting point

Chania, Market squareAgora, Chania 731 32

Meet in front of the covered market 15 minutes early.

Chania, Market square
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Cancellation and bad weather

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before departure, directly from your account. If departures are suspended because of wind, rough sea or bad weather, we let you know and you can choose another date or a refund.

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