Greece · Archaeology

2-Hour Knossos and Heraklion Tour with Koules Fortress

2 Hours Round trip from Heraklion 712 02 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Palace of Knossos and the 16th-century Koules Fortress
02 Discover the roots of archaeology in the city of the bygone Minoan civilization
03 Walk through the central courtyard and ruins of Knossos, once the island's Minoan administrative centre
04 See the throne room, theatre, and royal chambers at Knossos

Explore the roots of archaeology in historic Heraklion, a city of the bygone Minoan civilization known for its Venetian port, walls, and fountains. Discover the bustling city centre with its shops and cafés, then visit the Palace of Knossos and the 16th-century Koules Fortress on this 2-hour tour.

Look around the throne room, with its gypsum alabaster throne and benches that could accommodate up to sixteen persons, as well as the central courtyard, the theatre, and the royal chambers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Heraklion

Languages English, French, Greek, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Palace of Knossos and Koules Fortress Tour

Start the tour with a visit to the Palace of Knossos.

Take a walk through the central courtyard and appreciate the subtleties of life and nature, followed by a walk around the ruins of Knossos, the centre of administration for the entire island during Minoan times.
Look around the throne room, with its gypsum alabaster throne and benches that could accommodate up to sixteen persons, as well as the central courtyard, the theatre, and the royal chambers.
Explore more of the palaces at Knossos.
End the tour after visiting the 16th-century Koules Fortress, which guards the Venetian port.

The route