Greece · Archaeology

Knossos Museum and Heraklion tour from Rethymno

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rethimno. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Palace of Knossos, the center of Minoan civilization
02 Explore one of Europe’s earliest advanced civilizations
03 See the largest collection of Minoan findings at Heraklion Archaeological Museum
04 Enjoy time in Heraklion center for lunch or shopping
05 Travel from Rethymno by air-conditioned coach
06 Hotel pickup and drop-off included

Discover the heart of Minoan Crete on a full-day trip from Rethymno to Heraklion. Visit the legendary Palace of Knossos, once the prosperous capital of the Minoan civilization and traditionally linked with King Minos and the mythical labyrinth.

Your day also includes a visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, home to the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete. With time in Heraklion center as well, this tour combines archaeology, history, and free time for lunch or shopping.

Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Heraklion, Rethimnon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece

On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, 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.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Xanthoudidou Chatzidaki, Heraklion, Crete 712 02 Greece

The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rethimno. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Local Guide
All taxes

What's Not Included

Knossos entrance – 20 euro, children under 18 – free
Museum – 20 €
Food and drinks
Tips (Optional)

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travellers can participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.

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