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Visita de un día completo al histórico Palacio de Cnosos y a Heraklion, en Creta

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77,00 €

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Idiomas: Inglés

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Duración: more than 8 hours

Entrada incluida

ACCESO RÁPIDO

Visita guiada

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Visita con audioguía

Bono electrónico

Ventajas

Le transportará a los albores de la civilización europea en una visita al palacio de Cnosos.
Tendrás acceso rápido al laberinto de pasillos que conducen al trono original del rey Minos.
Recorra las calles llenas de historia del centro de Heraklion en una visita guiada a pie.
Los mercadillos de Heraklion son el lugar ideal para regatear por las delicias locales y la artesanía hecha a mano
Su guía es un experto local en la historia y las leyendas de Creta.

Qué te espera

El palacio de Cnosos es uno de los yacimientos arqueológicos más importantes de Creta, porque allí comenzó la primera civilización de Europa", explica Veta, una de nuestras guías. Como cretense de nacimiento, sabe un par de cosas sobre las leyendas y mitos que rodean a la atracción más popular de la isla. Pasará el día viendo cómo la historia cobra vida mientras recorre los jardines del palacio, antes de cruzar a Heraklion para disfrutar de tiempo libre en la capital.

El palacio de Knossos, que fue el centro de la civilización minoica de Creta, se encuentra en el corazón de lo que se considera el asentamiento más antiguo de Europa. Disfrutará de una visita guiada por sus tesoros, deteniéndose en la sala del trono, los aposentos reales, los frescos y mucho más. El acceso es rápido, por lo que no tendrá que esperar colas.

A continuación, diríjase a Heraklion, la capital de la isla. Contemple la fuente de los Leones de Morozini, del siglo XVII, y la Loggia veneciana, de 400 años de antigüedad, que sigue siendo el ayuntamiento, durante un breve paseo guiado por el centro de la ciudad. Completaremos el día llevándole a los mercados al aire libre para que disfrute de su tiempo libre. Curiosee por los puestos cargados de baratijas hechas a mano y productos locales frescos, o pare a tomar un café en una cafetería local para observar a la gente. Otras visitas obligadas son la fortaleza de Koule y la iglesia de Agios Titos.

Incluye

Transporte
Guía
Entrada al Palacio de Cnosos
Knossos Appproporciona una vista virtual de 360 grados de Knossos
Aplicación móvil con mapa de la ciudad y contenidos audiovisuales culturales y otros puntos de interés
Guía de auriculares de audio

Importante

Creta es una isla grande con muchos complejos turísticos y hoteles repartidos por toda la costa. Por ello, el tiempo de traslado en esta excursión puede ser de hasta 2,5 horas en cada sentido, dependiendo de la ubicación de su hotel y de las condiciones del tráfico ese día.
La aplicación Knossos permite a los visitantes ver el yacimiento arqueológico en 360º y 3D
Por cada excursión vendida se hace una donación para la conservación del Palacio de Cnosos.
Se trata de una actividad muy popular y solicitada. Se espera una mayor asistencia en julio y agosto.
Traer pasaporte o DNI de país miembro de la UE
No recomendable para personas con movilidad reducida

Organizado por

TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100

Cargo por reserva

¡Buenas noticias! Esta reserva no tiene ningún cargo adicional.

Política de cancelación

Recibe un reembolso del 100% si cancelas hasta 1 day antes de que comience la actividad.

La opinión de otros usuarios sobre esta experiencia

Excelente

4,4/5

Basado en 360 valoraciones de clientes reales

Categorías de la valoración

Personal

4,6/5

Relación calidad-precio

4,3/5

Servicio

4,6/5

Seguridad

4,6/5

Zoe
De Reino Unido - julio de 2025

Viajó con la familia

25 - 34 años

Excelente
Valoración global
5/5
Andrea
De Estados Unidos de América - julio de 2025

Viajó con la familia

25 - 34 años

Mal
Valoración global
2/5

My son is 13 and we had to pay more for him thank my 9 year old due apparently due to his age meaning the prices being considered an adult by the Pala ...
The famiky
De Estados Unidos de América - julio de 2025

Viajó con la familia

45 - 54 años

Normal
Valoración global
3/5
Roger
De Reino Unido - julio de 2025

Viajó con la familia

35 - 44 años

Excelente
Valoración global
5/5

The guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and informative.
Persephone
De Estados Unidos de América - julio de 2025

Viajó con la familia

35 - 44 años

Bien
Valoración global
3/5

Transport was good, liked easy access and not having to queue to enter. Guide was very knowledgeable but it was difficult to see her all the time. Nee ...
David
De Estados Unidos de América - julio de 2025

Viajó en pareja

55 - 64 años

Excelente
Valoración global
4/5

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