Knossos & Heraklion City Day Tour from Rethimno
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Discover the ancient Palace of Knossos and city of Heraklion while on this 9-hour full-day tour. Accompanied by a professional guide, learn about the temple and Minoan palace of Knosses. Enjoy free time in Heraklion to explore the streets and tour the local museum before returning to your Rethimno accommodations.
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What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance 20 euro/person
Itinerary
- 1
Begin the trip to Knossos Palace with pickup from your hotel. From there, proceed eastwards to Knossos, where upon your arrival, you will walk through the area for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. It contains the largest of the Minoan palaces that have been partially restored. The ruins and rebuilt parts belong to the last and largest Minoan Palace, the labyrinth of Knossos. View the impressive murals and throne of King Minos.
- 2
Next, head over to Heraklion city to start your 2-hour experience in the city. The town of Heraklion is the largest urban center of Crete, the capital of the region of Crete and the economic center of the island. Since the Minoan period, the town of Heraklion became the host of varied cultures and civilizations whose indelible marks are visible in the form of fountains, castles, walls, palaces and other monuments. Enjoy free time to have lunch, shop or visit the Archaeological Museum. At 4:00pm, you will board the bus and go back to your hotels about 6:00pm.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start times
- 08:30 · 09:00
Know before you go
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- All travelers can participate
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Hotel pickups or close to Hotel commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
- We sent a voucher with all the details for your pick up the time and location if in not from your hotel.
- We operate from the Rethymno area.
- You will receive your voucher with all details (pick up time, pick up date) one day before the tour.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 9 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 139 per person
