Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour

Famous red columns at Knossos Palace in Crete

Step into the world of myths and legends on a day trip to the iconic Minoan Palace of Knossos, the legendary seat of King Minos. Discover the secrets of the Labyrinth, the Minotaur, and ancient Minoan civilization with a professional guide. Enjoy free time in Heraklion for lunch, shopping, or a visit to the famous Archaeological Museum. On the way back, explore the picturesque old town of Rethymno.
Includes: Transport by air-conditioned bus, guide (Greek, English, German)
Excludes:
• Entrance to Knossos Palace: €15
• Combo ticket (Palace + Museum): €20 (optional)
Free entry for children under 18
Duration: ~11 hours
What to bring: Comfortable clothes & shoes, hat, sunscreen
Excursion day: Every Sunday

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Bardzo miła obsługa, zostaliśmy na wejściu przyjaźnie zaproszeni. Wszystko zostało jasno wytłumaczone jak będzie przebiegać jazda. W trakcie jazdy jeepem były ładne widoki na morze, pan poopowiadał nam o Krecie i rozbawiał. Mieliśmy dużo czasu na zwiedzenie plaży Balos i nacieszenie się widokami. Na koniec podróży podrzucił na parking gdzie zostawiliśmy samochód i polecił dobre lokalne jedzenie. Profesjonalnie i bezpiecznie, ludzie z pasją 🩷
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Damian Dobosz
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Zadzwoniłem rano, bez problemu zostałem zabrany na Balos najbliższym kursem. Bardzo miła atmosfera i przyjemnie spędzony czas. Po drodze poznaliśmy parę ciekawostek o regionie. Na koniec polecono mi bardzo dobrą restaurację. Ekipa doświadczona w swoim fachu. Bardzo polecam!
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🌿 Une excursion formidable ! Un guide exceptionnel, attentionné et passionné par la nature. Nous avons adoré découvrir les herbes sauvages, apprendre leurs secrets et quelques mots en grec. Une expérience authentique, enrichissante et pleine de belles découvertes. Un grand merci pour ce merveilleux moment ! Nous recommandons vivement !
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ein rundum toller Ausflug mit unglaublich netten Menschen! 😊 Wir haben den Ausflug ganz unkompliziert direkt vor Ort gebucht und wurden sogar an unserem Hotel abgeholt. Da wir nur zu dritt unterwegs waren, war die Tour besonders persönlich und entspannt. Schon am Vortag hatten wir ein sehr nettes Gespräch mit der Dame, bei der wir den Ausflug gebucht haben. Auch mit unserem Fahrer haben wir uns während der Tour wunderbar unterhalten. Alle waren ausgesprochen freundlich, herzlich und sympathisch. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder eine Tour buchen. Absolute Empfehlung! ☀️
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Nous avons participé à un tour organisé par eDay et nous n’avons pas été déçues ! Tout était très bien organisé et Vasilis notre guide était vraiment très sympathique, il nous a donné beaucoup d’informations et nous a partagé de très jolis spots. Je recommande ! ☺️
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Nicolas Simier
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Nous avons adoré cette excursion en famille. Nous avons tout d'abord été très bien accueilli de manière chaleureuse et nous avons pris la route vers Balos vers 9h. Notre guide était formidable, à la fois drôle, sympathique et très professionnel. Que dire ensuite de ce lieu ? Extraordinaire, incroyable, d'une beauté rare surtout à cette heure matinale où nous étions presque seuls. Le retour vers 13h45 où notre guide nous a offert de l'eau bien fraîche (cela faisait du bien avec la remontée à pieds) et nous a guidé vers une église surplombant la vallée, c'était la petite surprise du chef ! Juste Waaaouh ! Nous conseillons vivement cette entreprise familiale, nous avons passé un moment génial.
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Nous avons passé un super moment avec Vassilis en tant que chauffeur ! Cette excursion permet d’avoir un point de vue sur la plage de Balos qu’il n’est pas possible d’avoir en bateau. Cette entreprise familiale mérite d’être connue, leur gentillesse et leur bonne humeur font la différence. Merci ! :)
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Volevamo andare a Balos in barca ma col brutto tempo abbiano dovuto optare per la jeep e devo dire che alla fine è stata una scelta fortunata. Tutti gentilissimi, a partire da Georgia con cui ho prenotato via whatsapp e poi il nostro autista Ioannis super sorridente e simpaticissimo. Consigliatissimi!
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Beto Marsiko
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Les propriétaires (parents et fils sont adorables) Je les conseille vivement pour des excursions dans le secteur
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I had a wonderful experience on the Balos Beach tour today! Everything was well organized, and I was very satisfied with the trip. Our guide was friendly, enthusiastic, and very helpful, providing detailed information throughout the journey. The driver was also very careful and professional, which made me feel safe and comfortable. I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Balos
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Full Description

The Minoan palace is the main tourist site of Knossos, an important city in antiquity, with continuous life from the Neolithic era to the 5th century AD. It is built on the hill of Kefalas, with easy access to both the sea and the interior of Crete. According to tradition, it was the seat of the wise King Minos. Fascinating myths, such as the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and Daedalus with Icarus, are connected to the palace of Knossos.

The numerous, exceptionally artistic finds from the palace, including vases, vessels, figurines, the archive of Linear B tablets, as well as the originals of the frescoes, are housed in the Heraklion Museum.

Excursion Program

Our trip begins with your pick-up from your hotel or a nearby location. The journey lasts about three hours. Our first stop will be near Rethymno for a coffee break.

Next, we will visit the Palace of Knossos, where you will be guided by our tour guide. The duration of the tour is about one hour. In the center of Heraklion, you will have free time for lunch and shopping. With our guide, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. On our way back, we will stop in the beautiful town of Rethymno for an hour to explore this charming city of Crete.

Includes:

  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Tour guide (Greek-speaking, English-speaking, German-speaking)

Excludes:

  • Entrance to the Palace of Knossos: €15.00
  • Combined ticket for Palace and Archaeological Museum: €20.00 (optional visit) *Children up to 18 years old: free entrance

Valid for: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Knossos

What to bring with you: Comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen

Duration of the excursion: Approximately 11 hours

Excursion Days: Every Sunday

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