CRETE – From Heraklion | Knossos Palace – Heraklion Museum – Heraklion Flea Market
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the most fascinating and vibrant cities in the Mediterranean with many historical monuments to visit and places to discover.
Knossos is one of them, the mythical labyrinth and ancient capital of Minoan Crete, with a history ageing more than 5000 years ago. Take this tour and combine a visit to the vibrant city center and to the Palace of the Minoan Civilization. On this excursion, you have the opportunity to visit the excavation site of Knossos Palace, 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.
The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete. We will also have the chance to walk around and perhaps do some shopping at Heraklion’s flea market.
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Pick-up’s from:
Sissi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos (port), Koutouloufari, Piskopiano, Anissaras, Analipsis, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Amnissos, Karteros, Heraklion (port), Amoudara (Gazi, Heraklion), Lygaria, Agia Pelagia.
