Full-day tour of Crete’s historic Knossos Palace and Heraklion

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Full-day tour of Crete’s historic Knossos Palace and Heraklion

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€ 77,00

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Taal: Engels

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Duur: meer dan 8 uur

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It'll take you right back to the beginnings of European civilisation on a tour of Knossos Palace
You'll get fast-track access to the labyrinth of corridors leading to King Minos' original throne
The history-steeped streets of Heraklion's city centre are yours to wander on a guided walking tour
Heraklion's street markets are the ideal place to haggle over local treats and hand-made crafts
Your guide's a proud, local expert when it comes to the history and legends of Crete

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'The Palace of Knossos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Crete because it's where Europe's first civilisation began,' says Veta, one of our guides. A born and bred local, she knows a thing or two about the legends and myths surrounding the island's most popular attraction. You'll spend the day watching history come to life as you tour the grounds of the palace, before crossing over to Heraklion for some free time in the capital.

Once the hub of Crete's Minoan civilisation, Knossos Palace sits in the heart of what's considered to be Europe's oldest settlement. You'll enjoy a guided tour around its treasures, stopping by the throne room, royal apartments, frescoes and more. And with fast-track access, there's no waiting around in queues.

It's then time to head to Heraklion, the island's capital. See the 17th-century Morozini Lions fountain and the 400-year-old Venetian Loggia – which is still the city hall – during a short guided walk around the city centre. We'll round the day off by taking you to the open markets for some free time. Poke around stalls laden with hand-made trinkets and fresh local produce or stop off for a coffee at a local café for some people watching. Other must-sees include the Koule Fortress and the Church of Agios Titos.

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Transport
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Admission to Palace of Knossos
Knossos App provided for a 360-degree virtual view of Knossos
Audio headset guide

Belangrijk

Just so you know, Crete is a large island with many resorts and hotels dotted along the coast. Because of this, the transfer time on this tour could be up to 2.5 hours each way, depending on your hotel's location and traffic conditions on the day
Knossos App allows guests to see a 360º and 3D view of the archaeological site
There's a donation towards the preservation of Knossos Palace for every excursion sold
This is a very popular and in-demand activity. Expect higher levels of attendance during July and August
Bring your passport or official EU identification
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility

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Happy
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5
6 oktober 2025
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Fantastische gids, perfect in beide talen. Zelfs in de drukte ging alles vlotjes.??
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Corne
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2 oktober 2025
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Knossos was niet wat we hadden verwacht en de tijd in Heraklion was te kort
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********** de Ham
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1 oktober 2025
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Knossos was erg interessant. Leuk om rond te kijken. Reisleidster wist veel te vertellen en erg enthousiast. Fijn om in Heraclion vrije tijd te hebben. Nadeel: we hebben twee uur in de bus moeten zitten om iedereen op te halen. Verder een topdag!!
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Marie
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4.2
30 september 2025
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Goede gids!
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Pepsi
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4.6
27 september 2025
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Maria was een zeer goede gids. Ze gaf duidelijke uitleg over Knossos. De busrit verliep heel goed, onze chauffeur was goed op tijd en de hele busreis verliep vlot en veilig. De vrije uren in Iraklion waren voor ons net iets te lang maar dat is persoonlijk. Het was leuk om in de stad rond te lopen en de winkeltjes af te schuimen. Ook de terugreis verliep vlot en veilig.
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Joey
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21 september 2025
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Interessant en je komt nog wat te weten over het verleden van Griekenland

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