Private Tour Knossos & Heraklion City

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6h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This tour is a unique experience, to visit the most important places in Heraklion City.

The tour schedule is flexible regarding the time spent at its attraction.

Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel or Port in Heraklion City.

The transfer is private and our English-speaking driver will drive you around the sightseeings.

Activity location

Knossos Archaeological Site
- 714 09, Knosos, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Knossos Archaeological Site
- 714 09, Knosos, Greece

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Private Tour Knossos & Heraklion City

6h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€326.93 x 1 Traveller€326.93

Total

Until Thu, 25 Jun

Pick up location

6h
English

Pick up from Chania: If your accommodation is located in Chania and you would like to book your journey, now you have the chance.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€600.00 x 1 Traveller€600.00

Total

Until Thu, 25 Jun

What's included, what's not

Private transport
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Service charge (optional)
Extra charge for hotel distance more that 5km from the city of Heraklion.
Entrance Fees( wherever required)
Tourist Guide if needed

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our drivers are able to provide you with information regarding the places but are not allowed to get inside at any permises. For this reason you will need an official guide
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Knossos Archaeological Site

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

Knossos archaeological site represents the centre of the Minoan civilisation and the capital of Minoan Crete. The main site of interest is the Palace of Knossos, where you can see: -the Great Palace; it is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers and contains the royal quarters, workshops, shrines, storerooms, repositories, the throne room, and banquet halls. - the Little Palace, where it was found the famous Bull's Head made of steatite. It is exhibited in the museum of Knossos. - the Royal Villa. -the House of the High Priest. -the Caravan Serai, where it was the entrance to the palace. It served as the public baths. - and the Royal Temple Tomb-Sanctuary, which it is considered to have belonged to one of the Last Minoan Kings.

Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

30m

The Venetian Walls were part of the fortress of the city. The city was called Candia by the Venetians. Two of the city gates have survived among the centuries, Chania and Kainouria. Take time to walk outside and around the walls. At the southwestern corner of the City Walls, you will find the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1947), the local author of "Zorba the Greek" and "The Last Temptation of Christ". One of the most important Greek authors through time. Take your time and enjoy the panoramic view of the city centre and the beautiful sea.

Cathedral of St. Minas

20m

The Cathedral of St. Minas, is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Heraklion. It suffered from the battles of the past great damage and it took 30 years to be rebuilt. Right next to the imposing Cathedral it is a smaller and older St. Minas church and on the nearby square you can visit the former church of St. Ekaterini, where nowadays byzantine ecclesiastic treasures and icons are exhibited.

Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)

10m

Morozini’s fountain or Four Lion Square was constructed during the Venetian Era to cover the needs of Candia, the capital city of the island. Today it is the meeting point for the locals surrounded by various shops ready to serve coffees, ice-creams and other delicacies. Opposite the Fountain, you can see the Basilica of St. Mark, one of the most important buildings from the Venetian times which now hosts the Municipal Art Gallery and is open to the public almost all day, every day.

Loggia

10m

The Venetian Loggia is in the centre of Heraklion city. It was constructed by Francesco Morosini during the Venetian rule. It is an impressive building of the Venetian times that has survived through time and today hosts the Town Hall of Heraklion.

Castello del Molo (Koules)

30m
Admission ticket not included

The Venetian Fortress Koules - also Castello a Mare or Rocca a Mare, according to the Venetians - dominates in the entrance of the Venetian Harbour and its main purpose was the protection of the city..

Location

Activity location

Knossos Archaeological Site
- 714 09, Knosos, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Knossos Archaeological Site
- 714 09, Knosos, Greece

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