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Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the most fascinating and vibrant cities in the Mediterranean with many historical monuments to visit and places to discover. Knossos is one of them, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, with a history aging more than 5000years ago. Take this tour and combine a visit to the vibrant city center and to the Palace of the Minoan Civilization.
Highlights:
· Discover the Minoan Palace of Knossos and learn more about the most famous archeological site of Crete
· Explore the beautiful city of Heraklion on a walking tour by our Guide
· Wonder around its Venetian Harbor & lively streets in the Old Town
· Visit the Archaeological Museum of the city and admire the exhibits of the island’s 6.000years history (optional, on your own)
· Do your shopping at the lively and noisy old market of Heraklion
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points at noon. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive duration will differ.
Visit Knossos, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, 5000years ago. Our participants will enter the archaeological site with our representative in order to attend a guided tour and then enjoy some free time to take photos and admire the historic Minoan place.
People, have to wait in line, in order to receive their tickets and enter the Palace.
The waiting time is different during high-season months and peak times within the day.
Visit the capital of the Region and enjoy a guided tour of the center and the historical part of Heraklion, followed by 2 hours and 30minutes free time at the old market, the city center or visiting the archaeological museum. Participants will have plenty of time to walk, do some souvenir shopping or just take photos.
Optional: Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
For those who wish to visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the choice is optional and will be without a guide as the Covid Regulation for visiting the museum as a group makes the procedure complicated and time consuming for the participants.
Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants at noon.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
► ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLACE OF KNOSSOS PALACE
ENTRANCE: 15€
COMBINED TICKET: 20€ (KNOSSOS-MUSEUM)
Pensioners above the age of 65 from the E.U. pay 8€. (8€ for Knossos & 6€ for the Museum and a combined ticket 14€).
For E.U. citizens until 25 years old, Entrance is free with proof of ID.
For citizens outside the E.U. from 6-25 years of age, the tickets are reduced by 50%.
(ID OR PASSPORT REQUIRED)
►ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF HERAKLION
ENTRANCE: 12€. Pensioners above the age of 65 from the E.U. pay 6€.
For E.U. citizens until 25 years old, Entrance is free with proof of ID.
For citizens outside the E.U. from 6-25 years of age, the tickets are reduced by 50%. Including UK.
(ID OR PASSPORT REQUIRED)
7 hours
Free amendments & cancellations.
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