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Knossos Palace and Heraklion 
4 hours with a private driver and guide from Crete-Heraklion Port
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This half day Heraklion shore excursion dives into the heart of Minoan civilization on Crete- The Palace of Knossos.  Followed by a visit to the Crete Archaeological Museum you will get the full picture of Minoan Culture. A bit of free time is included to explore the town of Heraklion, before returning to the pier.

Highlights
  • Convenience and comfort of a private driver and a guide
  • See the Knossos Palace
  • Have free time in Heraklion to see the old city

Duration
  • 4 hours (approx.)

Departure/Return point
  • Your cruise  dock/hotel/airport 
DESCRIPTION
Itinerary
After meeting your guide at the Heraklion Port you will drive to the renowned archaeological site of Knossos. The island of Crete is home to the mysterious Bronze-Age Minoan Civilization.
​Take a private guided tour through the fantastic ruins of the ancient palace complex, which served as the administrative and religious centers for the whole region.
The living quarters of the king, queen and members of the royal court, rooms for state occasions, theater area, store rooms and potters' workshops are all within the palace complex. 
The frescoes unearthed show the refinement of their art and use of color and embody the soul of the peace loving, lighthearted, but also powerful Minoans.
The original palace of Knossos was raised around 1900 BC. People continued to live here until a fire swept through the city around 1400 BC. 
After your visit of the Palace you will drive to nearby Heraklion for a visit of the outstanding Archaeological Museum. Unique in its record of the Minoan civilization, the museum houses the findings and treasures from all archaeological sites of Crete.
The displays of idols made of terracotta, marble and alabaster, collections of gold, jewelry, ivory, figurines, sarcophagi and frescoes will give you an insight into this artistic-minded civilization and complement your visit to Knossos. 
Following your museum visit there will be a short amount of free time to explore the town of Heraklion before returning to the pier.
PRICE
PRICES PER PARTY
(not per person)
All prices are in Euro currency
Party of 1-3 people : 490,00

​Party of 4-5 people : 520,00

​Party of 6-8 people : 540,00

​Party of > 8 people : Contact us
Rates include
  • Private driver and comfortable vehicle (4h)
  • Private licensed guide (4h)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
Rates do not include
  • Admissions to monuments and attractions
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
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  • A deposit of  25 % of the tour cost is required to secure your reservation. Balance is due 30 days before the tour start
  • We accept payment by Visa and MasterCard. Amex cards (2 % fee)
Cancellation policy
  • Tours are refundable up to 15 days before the scheduled departure
  • Skip-the-line tickets to monuments & attractions are not refundable
  • No charge if your ship will not dock in port due to unforeseen circumstances (weather conditions, itinerary change, etc.)
This itinerary is operated exclusively for you and your party and can be customized as you wish.
Please contact us for details and for booking this tour

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