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

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Duración: more than 8 horas
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.

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Incluye
  • check Transporte
  • check Guía
  • check Entrada al Palacio de Cnosos
  • check Knossos App yiPad proporcionan una vista virtual de 360 grados de Knossos
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
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  • NVP

    De Estados Unidos de América - octubre de 2024

    Viajó con la familia

     

    25 - 34 años

    Bien

    Valoración global

    4/5

    Guide was good and enthusiastic. It was a shame there was a delay getting into the Palace due to new policy of proving children's ages so time spent ...

  • chloe

    De Estados Unidos de América - octubre de 2024

    Viajó con la familia

     

    18 - 24 años

    Excelente

    Valoración global

    5/5

    I enjoyed all of it just I perfer to look and read then listen to the story of the place that was being told by the guide all in all I would say that ...

  • Tess

    De Reino Unido - octubre de 2024

    Viajó con la familia

    Excelente

    Valoración global

    5/5

    Our guide,Maria was very informative and approachable (thank you Maria and thank you to the driver too.) It was a good trip; one drawback was that the ...

  • T&C

    De Estados Unidos de América - octubre de 2024

    Viajó en pareja

     

    25 - 34 años

    Excelente

    Valoración global

    5/5

    Tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. Just the right amount of information and depth for us. We were lucky that the trip wasn't ...

  • Green family

    De Estados Unidos de América - octubre de 2024

    Viajó con la familia

     

    25 - 34 años

    Excelente

    Valoración global

    5/5

    Very enjoyable trip with an excellent guide. Popi was informative, friendly and insightful. Knossos is fascinating but busy, this was end of season so ...

  • Jo

    De Estados Unidos de América - octubre de 2024

    Viajó en pareja

     

    35 - 44 años

    Bien

    Valoración global

    4/5

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