Greece · Archaeology

4-Hour Knossos and Heraklion Archaeology Tour with Minoan Museum

4 Hours Round trip from Knossos 714 09 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Knossos, the most important excavation site of the Minoan civilization
02 Explore Europe's oldest city and the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete
03 Discover the archaeological museum of Heraklion and its Minoan treasures
04 See findings from the Minoan civilization and older civilizations from the Stone Age

Explore the archaeological highlights of Knossos, Europe's oldest city and the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, established as early as the Neolithic period. Visit the famous Palace of Knossos, the most important excavation site of the Minoan civilization, and continue to Heraklion, the port city and capital of Crete. Discover the archaeological museum in Heraklion and see findings from the Minoan civilization as well as older civilizations from the Stone Age. Stumble upon the ruins of these ancient sites and learn more about the history of Crete.

Explore the archaeological highlights of Knossos, Europe's oldest city and the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, established as early as the Neolithic period.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Heraklion

Languages English, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Knossos and Heraklion Archaeological Highlights

Visit Knossos, the most important excavation site of the Minoan civilization.
Head to Heraklion to explore its archaeological museum and see the findings of the Minoan civilization and other older civilizations from the Stone Age.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.

End of the tour.

The route