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Knossos & Heraklion City Day Tour from Rethimno
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Knosos
About
Discover the ancient Palace of Knossos and city of Heraklion while on this 9-hour full-day tour. Accompanied by a professional guide, learn about the temple and Minoan palace of Knosses. Enjoy free time in Heraklion to explore the streets and tour the local museum before returning to your Rethimno accommodations.
Highlights
9 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance 20 euro/person
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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All travelers can participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the ancient Palace of Knossos and city of Heraklion while on this 9-hour full-day tour. Accompanied by a professional guide, learn about the temple and Minoan palace of Knosses. Enjoy free time in Heraklion to explore the streets and tour the local museum before returning to your Rethimno accommodations.
Highlights
9 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance 20 euro/person
Itinerary
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Knossos Archaeological Site
Begin the trip to Knossos Palace with pickup from your hotel. From there, proceed eastwards to Knossos, where upon your arrival, you will walk through the area for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. It contains the largest of the Minoan palaces that have been partially restored. The ruins and rebuilt parts belong to the last and largest Minoan Palace, the labyrinth of Knossos. View the impressive murals and throne of King Minos.
2 hours
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Heraklion
Next, head over to Heraklion city to start your 2-hour experience in the city. The town of Heraklion is the largest urban center of Crete, the capital of the region of Crete and the economic center of the island. Since the Minoan period, the town of Heraklion became the host of varied cultures and civilizations whose indelible marks are visible in the form of fountains, castles, walls, palaces and other monuments. Enjoy free time to have lunch, shop or visit the Archaeological Museum. At 4:00pm, you will board the bus and go back to your hotels about 6:00pm.
