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From Rethymno Areas: Full-Day Knossos and Heraklion Guided Tour

Chania, Greece

Overview

Duration

Languages

German, English, French

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Journey back in time and visit the Minoan palace at Knossos on a day trip from Rethymno. Learn more about the ancient civilization at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Following pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno approximately 08:00, travel along the northern coast of Crete by comfortable bus. Make your way to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos built his palace. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such an intriguing way that no visitor was said to find their way out without the help of a guide!

Journey through the incredible history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and hear about some of the legends of Crete at what was once the island's largest palace.

Then, drive to the ancient city of Heraklion to take a tour of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Get some free time at the city center before the return journey to Rethymno.

What to remember

Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date. At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time. Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli. Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat

What's included

Air-conditioned vehicle. Fuel surcharge. Hotel pick-up and drop off( Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platania,Misiria, Rethymno town & Atsipopoulo)

What's not included

Entrance fees Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum (15+12 Euros)child 18 free,over 65 discounted. Food and drinks. Personal expenses. • No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

PLATANOS TOURS

Meeting Point

Departure Point: • Hotel pick-up (in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town Sfakaki, Stavromenos and Atsipopoulo)
Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle.
You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).
All the pick ups from Rethymno old Town will be from the bus stop of church of four martyrs (4 martyres church).