Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeology Museum - Luxury Small Group Shared

Tour info

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

You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace of Knossos, the mythical Labyrinth of Homer. Concentrating on the prehistoric era of the island, revealing its unique historic course and penetrating into its ancient prehistoric cult, arts and ritual practices, you will be visiting an amazing area of 22,000sq meters. Your journey into prehistoric times is being completed with visiting the biggest prehistoric collection of artifacts in Greece, the archaeological museum of Heraklion, where you can see at close range all treasures from all Minoan palaces and other Minoan areas excavated on Crete. This tour can be delivered with a minimum number of 10 guests.

What’s included?

  • An Official Licensed Tourist Guide

  • Transportation & Pickup/Drop Off on a Premium Class Vehicle

  • Entrance Tickets to the Sites

  • Your Personal Headphones for Knossos Palace and Heraklion Museum Tour.

  • Entry/Admission - The Palace of Knossos

  • Entry/Admission - Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

According to Covid-19 safety regulations, the use of headphones is required in Knossos Palace and 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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