Discover Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum
Knossos Palace
139km From Chania
9-10 Hours
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Low
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Description
The Palace of Knossos is located just 5km south of the city of Heraklion, near the north coast of Crete. Built by a civilization that we call “the Minoans”, it covers about 150,000 square feet. Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture.
The Palace of Knossos is the largest and most spectacular of all the Minoan palatial centers. Minoan history is fascinating. The numerous finds from the Palace, all of the exceptionally high quality art, pottery, vessels, figurines, the archive of Linear B tablets, and the original wall-paintings, are all housed in Heraklion Museum.
Tour Hightlights
- Scenic drive through traditional Cretan villages.
- Enjoy the most popular historical monument of the island.
- Learn the details of the Minoan civilization.
- Meet the locals and explore their way of life.
Prices per Group
- 1-2 persons: 148 Euro per person
- 3-4 persons: 98 Euro per person
- 5-6 persons: 76 Euro per person
- 7-8 persons: 54 Euro per person
- 9-12 persons: Ask For Availability & Rates
Inclusions
- Hotel/Villa/Port Pick-up.
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle With Professional Driver.
- Cool Bottled Water In The Car.
- All Fees & Taxes.
Knossos Palace - The most popular historical site of Crete
The Palace of Knossos, located approximately 5 km south of Heraklion, is the most important center of Minoan Civilization and the largest of the Minoan palaces, with an area of 22,000 square meters. It is inextricably linked to the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, as the complexity of its architecture is believed to have inspired the story of the mythical labyrinth designed by Daedalus.
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