Heraklion Archaeology Museum & Ancient Greek Music Lab - Luxury Small Group

Summary

You will visit the biggest archaeological collection of artifacts of Crete, in Heraklion Archaeology Museum. You will explore the Minoan art and go deep into its significance and forms through unique artifacts. After that, you will enjoy a very special workshop on the ancient Greek Music conducted in private studio. You will find out a lot about the ancient Greek Music since 2.000 B.C., listen to survived music pieces and experience a coordinated attempt on playing yourselves copies of ancient Greek musical instruments.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

You will start your experience visiting the biggest archaeological collection of artifacts on Crete. You will explore the Minoan Art and go deep into its significance and forms through unique artifacts, such as Minoan unique clay vessels, golden jewelery, impressive seal stones and seal rings, clay, ivory and faience figurines and figures, small sized statues and amazing frescoes. After that, you will enjoy an hour and a half workhop on the ancient Greek Music in theory and practice, in private studio.During the experiential part of the lab you will experience a coordinated interactive attempt on playing yourselves copies of ancient Greek percussion musical instruments.

What’s included?

  • An Official Licensed Tourist Guide for the Museum Tour.

  • Your private Music Session conducted by a Musicologist.

  • Your entrance tickets to Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

  • Your Personal Headphones for Heraklion Archaeology Museum visit.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

According to Covid-19 safety regulations, the use of headphones is required in Heraklion Archaeology Museum, which we can provide on additional pp charge.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Elissos Travelling Philosophy

About operator:

Elissos Travelling Philosophy is a Destination Management Company based in Heraklion Crete, offering Tailor-made Traveling Services in Crete and specializing in culture and leisure private tours. Our company specializes in Individual travel, Family travel, Educational Tours for Schools, Colleges and Universities, Women Travel, Art Travel and Spiritual Journeys. Elissos also offers more than 20 themed itineraries for our Guests wishing to explore Crete in a different way. In our suggested touring itineraries, you can find a combination of unique Archaeological sites and important Historic monuments, Experiential ancient Greek Arts, Traditional Routes off the beaten track and Spiritual Research Features based on the ancient Greek myths. In all our programs there are experiential activities, sessions and labs, such as ancient Greek theater, music and dance, pottery making, nature contact improvisation, and interactive Events of Agriculture such as wine making, olive picking, etc. creating thus interactivity, enjoyment and bringing you deeper into the ancient Greek Arts and Traditions. All our tours are delivered by very experienced and knowledgeable degree-holding official Guides and all art sessions are conducted by Academics of Arts and Art Professionals. We deliver all tours with private transportation on new, premium class vehicles with professional English speaking drivers. Accommodation in city Hotels and exclusive traditional and luxurious apartments in a close proximity to the most important sites of the island is also offered, in the best rates of the market. Our aim? To offer a Total Travel Experience, a real experiential journey in time, myths, arts and traditions of Crete.

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