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Guided tour at Knossos & Archaeological Museum, Crete

Activity ID : 3417
Easy
3 hours
Jan - Nov
Minimum participation limit 2 years
English, Greek
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Activity Description

The first place that you will visit is the palace of Knossos!

During the guided tour, you will:

  • Discover Knossos, the capital of Minoan Crete, considered Europe’s oldest city.
  • Hear about the island's long history.
  • Learn about the peak of the Minoan culture in 1700 B.C.
  • Hear about the first palace of Knossos, erected shortly after the Pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge, and how the happy life of Knossos residents came to an abrupt end in 1450 B.C. when a catastrophic earthquake destroyed the palace.
  • Delve into the mythology of Minoan culture, and hear about the elaborate labyrinth built to contain the Queen’s son, the half-man half-bull monster called Minotaur.
  • Hear the story of Sir Arthur Evans, a British archaeologist who excavated and studied the Palace of Knossos for more than 30 years so that today's guests can appreciate the grandeur and complexity of the palace and get a glimpse of the most important palace of the Minoans, Europe’s first advanced and highly sophisticated culture.

After Knossos, you will have a guided tour of Heraklion's Archaeological Museum, where the Minoan antiquities are kept. Afterward, I will take you on a guided tour of the city center.

Important notes/extras:

  • Devices are mandatory for groups of over 4 persons (3€/pers).
  • The tour takes place in small groups with a minimum participation of 4 people.
  • Entrance tickets are paid extra.
  • Palace of Knossos: 1,5 hour guided tour.
  • Archaeological Museum of Herakleion to see the Minoan antiquities: 1,5 hour guided tour.

Things to know:

Guests ages 2 and up can attend, up to 20 guests in total. Parents can also bring children under 2 years of age. 


Included

• Licenced guide

Not included

• Entrance tickets (Knossos & museum combined ticket 20€)
• Audio devices (3€ pp)

Do nοt forget

• Hat and sunglasses
• Comfortable shoes
• Sunscreen/Umbrella
Cancellation policy

Cancellation policy

 

  • Cancellation 24 hours before the start date of the agreed activity. You will be automatically refunded for the full price of the activity.
  • Cancellation 24 hours or later before the start date of the agreed activity is what we call last minute cancellations. No refunds will be made.

 

* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.


  •  Many activities are based on the weather, so it is recommended that you contact the company before the activity.
  • It is a good idea to be at the meeting point on time, before the scheduled start time.
  • After your reservation it is enough to give your details to the cooperating company so that you can carry out your activity. However, it is recommended that you have the booking confirmed in digital or printed form.
  • Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
  • Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.

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Meeting Point

Region: Knosos, Irakleio

Address: Knossos, Heraklion

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