Tour di Heraklion e del Palazzo di Cnosso con tempo libero a Rethymno
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Tour di Heraklion e del Palazzo di Cnosso con tempo libero a Rethymno

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Cosa farai
  • Visiterete il Palazzo di Cnosso, sede di una delle prime civiltà europee.
  • In programma c'è una visita alla località di Rethymno, dove avrete un po' di tempo libero.
  • Una visita guidata a piedi dei punti salienti delle strade di Heraklion, ricche di storia, è in programma.
  • Potrete visitare gli appartamenti reali e la sala del trono del Palazzo di Cnosso.
  • La guida locale vi racconterà la storia di Creta durante questa visita guidata.
Cosa aspettarsi

Considerato la culla della prima civiltà europea, il Palazzo di Cnosso, classificato dall'UNESCO, è uno dei siti antichi più importanti di Creta. Lasciate che un esperto vi faccia rivivere la storia mentre esplorate il gioiello archeologico più prezioso dell'isola. Questo viaggio include anche del tempo libero nelle località di Rethymnon e un tour della capitale cretese, Heraklion. Andreas, una delle nostre esperte guide locali, dice: "I Minoici erano molto avanzati e il Palazzo di Cnosso mostra tecniche architettoniche come edifici a più piani e un sofisticato sistema di drenaggio che erano in anticipo sui tempi".

Inizierete la mattinata nel labirinto di strade colorate di Rethymno, dove potrete curiosare nei negozi, trovare un piccolo caffè o scendere al porto. Curvando intorno alla piccola baia, il porto di Rethymno è tanto bello quanto antico. La vista sulla Fortezza di epoca veneziana e sul mare è incantevole. La prossima tappa è la capitale di Creta, Heraklion. Qui si potrà assistere a una visita guidata dei luoghi più belli della città, come la fontana del leone veneziano e la loggia. Avrete anche del tempo libero per esplorare la città a vostro piacimento.

Infine, l'ultima tappa della giornata è la visita guidata al Palazzo di Cnosso. Ammirate tesori come la sala del trono, gli appartamenti reali e i favolosi affreschi. Particolarmente impressionanti sono gli antichi affreschi, che raffigurano scene di vita quotidiana, rituali religiosi e creature mitiche. Potrete anche sperimentare il Labirinto, dove secondo la leggenda si aggirava la temibile creatura metà uomo e metà toro nota come Minotauro.

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Cosa è incluso
  • check Trasporto
  • check Guida
  • check Tasse d'ingresso
  • check App mobile con mappa della città, contenuti culturali audiovisivi e altri punti di interesse
Da ricordare
  • L'App Knossos permette agli ospiti di vedere una vista a 360º e in 3D del sito archeologico
  • Non adatto a persone con mobilità ridotta
  • Alcuni ingressi ed extra possono essere acquistati sul posto
  • Cibo e bevande non incluse
  • Porta il tuo passaporto o documento d'identità di un paese UE
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  • M

    Da Stati Uniti d'America - luglio 2025

    Viaggio con un gruppo di amici

     

    18 - 24 anni

    Eccellente

    Valutazione complessiva

    5/5

    Tour guide was superb so knowledgeable on her greek history. Enjoyed every moment.

  • Deb

    Da Regno Unito - luglio 2025

    Viaggio di famiglia

     

    35 - 44 anni

    Eccellente

    Valutazione complessiva

    5/5

  • Ilse

    Da Stati Uniti d'America - luglio 2025

    25 - 34 anni

    Eccellente

    Valutazione complessiva

    5/5

  • Scott johnston

    Da Stati Uniti d'America - giugno 2025

    Viaggio di coppia

     

    35 - 44 anni

    Eccellente

    Valutazione complessiva

    4/5

    The guide for the day, Samantha, was very knowledgeable and able to communicate the story of Cretes myths and legends very well. Only down side was le ...

  • Trisha

    Da Stati Uniti d'America - giugno 2025

    45 - 54 anni

    Eccellente

    Valutazione complessiva

    5/5

    Knossos was very hot and there could have been more opportunities for shaded sitting down at the palace . The guide Martha was extremely knowledgeable ...

  • Mieke

    Da Stati Uniti d'America - giugno 2025

    Viaggio da solo

     

    35 - 44 anni

    Eccellente

    Valutazione complessiva

    4/5

    De gids Marta wist heel veel. Ze bleef ons boeien over de mythologie en geschiedenis van Rethmynon, Heraklion en Knossos. Vooral over Knossos wist ze ...

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