Knossos Palace & Heraklion Town & Museum![]() visit to Crete is not complete unless you have visited the magnificent Palace of Knossos - the legendary palace of King Minos. The Palace is 5 km south of Heraklion and dates back to 2000 BC. Excavated and partly restored by Sir Arthur Evans at the beginning of the century, Knossos gives a vivid picture of the prosperous and sophisticated capital of Minoan civilization. The intricate Palace is claimed by some to be the mythical labyrinth in which Theseus slew the Minotaur.
Itinerary - The Knossos trip starts with an early pick up from the nearest point to your accommodation (between 06.00 -08.00) & proceed eastwards. -09.00 -Short stop for a coffee. - Approximate arrival is 10:00 - 10:30 at Knossos Palace/Temple. The guided tour on foot for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. - Departure for the Archaeological Museum 12:00 - 1 hour and 30 minutes free time at Heraklion city. - Departure from Heraklion at approximately 15:00. - Arrival approx. 16.00-16.30 at the town of Rethymno for a coffee break. - Approx. 17:00 - 17.30 departure from Rethymno. - Arrival back to the pick-up point at approximately 18:00-19:00. |
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