Knossos Palace – Heraklion City

~An magnificent experience of unstoppable exploring . Knossos Palace the oldest and most well preserved Palace of Minoan times . Visit of Heraklion city , the city that makes you feel like a local in no-time !~

Visit the most famous and popular of all attractions in Crete, the Palace of Knossos. Join your expert guide on a journey of 5000 years, into myths and legends and learn the secrets of the oldest civilization in Europe, the Minoan. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical site that covers an area of 22.000 m², on 5 floors with 1.300 rooms and hear all about the legendary labyrinth and the Minotaur (the half-human monster). This day brings history and legend back to life and is a must see, on any visit to Crete.

Driving from Knossos, we reach Heraklion city, where we will visit the old market in the town Centre – the Lion’s square – where you will have the opportunity of shopping around. We also alternatively offer a visit to the newly renovated Archaeological Museum which exhibits traditional material from ancient period. The old Market Street is still a place for ‘Herakliotes' - the people that live in Heraklion, to come every day to meet, talk and have fun. As you are walking on the streets, you will grab the atmosphere of being a local and feel the buzz around you. Afterwards we will visit the Church of Saint Titos which is a beautiful church and an important monument for the town of Heraklion.

What you should bring :

Hat
Water
Closed comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Sunscreen
Cash (for additional expenses)

Not allowed :

High-heeled shoes
Pets
Non-folding strollers
Alcohol and drugs
Unaccompanied minors
Electric wheelchairs

Not Suitable for :

People with mobility problems
Non foldable Wheelchair users

Returning time : 15:00p.m. - 16:00p.m.

Important notes:

The activity organizer is not responsible for weather conditions or traffic.