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Knossos Palace – Heraklion Museum – Heraklion Flea Market

Knossos Palace – Heraklion Museum – Heraklion Flea Market

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The excursion operates every Wednesday and Saturday, with pick-ups: East of Heraklion (starting Malia, Stalis through Hersonissos, Gouves, Heraklion) and West Heraklion (Amoudara, Lygaria, Agia Pelagia). Our excursion includes: Pick-up service at or near your hotel & return, Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological Museum guided tours. Available Tour Languages are: English, French, and German.

 

Tour info

Duration:
1 Day
Transport:
Bus
Tour Type:
Culture Tour - City Tour
SKU:
VC-10-008
Group size:
~50 pax

Accompanied service

Guides Transport Insurance

Schedule

Morning Pick-up: We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive will differ.

Bus Drive: 1 hour

1st stop: 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 for about 1 hour & 20 minutes 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.

Bus Drive to City Center: 30 minutes

2nd stop: City Center of Heraklion – 3hours: Walking Tour & Free time Visit the capital of the Region and enjoy a guided tour in 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.

End of the tour – Return to resorts: Embarkation in the buses and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning. Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.

Bus Drive: 1 hour

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Description

Knossos Palace - Heraklion Archaeological Museum - Heraklion Market  


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 ageing more than 5000 years ago. Take this tour and combine a visit to the vibrant city center and to the Palace of the Minoan Civilization.

Pick-up's from:
Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos (port), Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Anissaras, Analipsis, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Amnissos, Karteros, Heraklion (port), Amoudara (Gazi, Heraklion), Lygaria, Agia Pelagia. [Check the pick-up table list below to find out which is the most convenient pick-up point & time, near your hotel]

Operating Days:
Every Wednesday & Saturday

Languages:
English, French, German: Wednesday & Saturday

Tour includes:
✔ Air-conditioned transportation with pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel or a nearby location
✔ Professional Driver
✔ The assistance of a tour escort throughout the tour
✔ Guided tour
✔ Local taxes are included in the tour package to avoid any additional charges
✔ Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ to ensure your safety and security during the tour

Extra Fees (not included in the price)
Extras payable on the spot: Entrance to Knossos Site: 15€, Entrance to Archaeological Museum: 12€, combined ticket for both Knossos Plc & Heraklion Archaeological Museum: 20€* (Children E.C. citizens under 18 years old Free entrance), Food (optional)

Tour highlights:
• Discover the Minoan Palace of Knossos and learn more about the most famous archaeological site in 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

Essentials to have with you:
• Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
• Comfortable shoes
• Water

Direction:
North Central Crete

Duration:
7 hours approximately - 70 Km

Overview:
On this excursion, you have the opportunity to visit the excavation site of Knossos Palace, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical Labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaeologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe. The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete. We will also have the chance to walk around and perhaps do some shopping at Heraklion's flea market.

Age Definition:
Adults: Over 12 years old  (Full fare)
Children: 4-12 years old  (50% discount)
Infants: 0-3 years old  (Free of charge)

Booking Guiding Lines:
Your Tour Language: Please check in the description which tour languages are available per day, and make sure your desired language is available on your chosen date
Your Pick-up Point: Please check the list with all available pick-up points (and hours) from your area, on the table below

PRICING
This excursion includes in its price: Your transfer r/t from your hotel, Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum Tours. The Adult Fare is applied to passengers of any age above 12 years old. The Child Fare applies to children between 4 and 12 years old (50% discount + extra's if chosen) and the Infant Fare to any child under 4 years old (Free of Charge // No seat reserved).

PICK-UP TABLE
Just to help you see which pick-up suits you best, here's a table of hotel accommodations and their nearest pick-ups:

Knossos & Heraklion Museum Excursion

pick-up timetable

Pick up place Pick up time
Sissi 07:25
Nikos hotel-Filipidis S/M 07:30
Malia church 07:35
Malia Bay-Malia Park-Sirens 07:30
Drossia-Kernos-Ikaros 07:40
Alexander-Ariadni 07:50
Cactus-Aktia 07:50
Mochos Cross 07:55
Stalis bus stop - Blue sea 07:55
Nana B/S - Mediterraneo 08:00
Belvedere - Eri bus stop 08:00
Silva Beach-Pela Maria 08:05
National Bank - Chalkiadakis S/M 08:05
Koutouloufari (Esperides Resort) 08:05
Piscopiano well (pigadi) 08:05
Mathioudakis S/M - Creta Maris 08:10
Hersonissos Village 08:10
Knossos Royal - Royal Mare - Annabelle 08:15
Cretan Village-Laguna- Chrissi Amou 08:20
Serita-Zorbas–Anissa-Bella-Lytos 08:25
Analipsi Beach  Road 08:30
Analipsi Bus stop 08:30
Amirantes B/S 08:35
Gouves Beach  Road 08:35
Gouves Cross - Lavris 08:40
Gournes church 08:40
Rinela-Hatzis 08:45
Knossos beach - Arina 08:50
Karteros - Amnissos 08:55
Astoria Hotel - Galaxy Hotel 08:50
Heraklion port - 18 Agglon Sq. (Koules fortress roundabout) 08:45
Natural History Museum 08:45
Talos Plaza (outside Envy Cafe) 08:45
Giofyros (Meliriton) 08:40
Amoudara 08:40
Agia Pelagia - Lygaria: Pick-ups are available from any accommodation in Agia Pelagia and Lygaria via shuttle service. A minimum of 2 adult participants is required. 08:30

LET US HELP! Please don't hesitate to contact us, in order to help you out choose the best pick-up that suits you best!

CANCELLATION
1. Customers who for any reason fail to participate in our excursions are obliged to inform us at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, no refund will be given. Cancelling at least 24 hours prior to departure, 100% full refund!
2. VisitCrete.com reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour, due to adverse weather conditions or, insufficient passenger number or, force majeure.

IMPORTANT INFO
► We do return money in case of bad weather (when the excursion is cancelled by the organizer tour operator).
► IMPORTANT: You need to be at least 10 minutes prior to your pick-up time at your pick-up point.

 

For further information or bookings please call at telephone No. (+30) 2810341560

 

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