Knossos Palace Tour – extended
Live your myth in King Minos’s Palace and meet the Gold of Cretan Land…
Your visit to Crete can be considered as complete only after your visit to Palace of Knossos, where the heart of Minoan civilization is beating. Discover the world famous Palace of King Minos, the myth of Minotaur and Icarus and the love story of Theseus and Ariadne. This tour brings history and legends to life and is a must see on any visit to Crete. After exploring the labyrinth of corridors and rooms on the Knossos tour, you have the opportunity to explore the Cretan land and its most valuable product since ancient times, olive. Your visit to the nearby olive mill will initiate you into the process of cultivating and extracting olive and its products. You can also take part in olive oil tasting and workshops, an unforgettable experience. The tour is completed with the visit at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where are hosted the masterpieces of the Minoan Civilization. On this tour you have the chance to admire the Throne Room, the stunning minoan frescoes, the oversized double axes, the Snake Goddess and the Minos ring among many other fascinating exhibits. Take with you hat, sunscreen and of course your camera…
Activities
Pick up point: Accommodation
Knossos Palace
Agia Eirini Spilia
Koronekes Olive Mill
Giouchtas mountain, panoramic view of Herakleion city
Small stop for a light meal and Raki in Traditional Kafeneio
Koule
Archeological Museum
Ending point : Accommodation
Tour includes | Tour Does not include |
wifi | Admission tickets (museums, archeological sights, koronekes olive mill) |
Smartly dressed professional driver | Whispers |
Mineral water | Guide (upon request) |
Air conditioning | |
Phone chargers | |
Child/infant seat (upon request) | |
Light Meal in Traditional Kafeneio |
Booking 1-3 people: 450€
4-7 people: 550€
8-16 people: 670€