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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THIS TRIP IS NO LONGER RUNNING FOR THE SEASON SEE YOU IN MAY 2023!DETAILS FOR KNOSSOS TRIP
Price for Knossos Trip: Adults: €42 Children (4 -12 years) :€21 Day of Knossos Trip: SUNDAY Pick up time: 06.00 - 08.00 (depending on where- see the Pick up Points page ) If your accommodation is not on the route of the coach, we can provide a pick up with an extra cost 3€ - 15€ for the extra distance to take you to the coach. Important: All visitors aged 12 & up must have one of the following in order to enter the site and/or museum: a. Vaccination Certificate b. Negative Rapid test (48hrs prior). c. Negative PCR test (72hrs prior). Children 5-11 must have a self test 24 hour prior to the visit. Duration of Knossos Trip: -12 hours approx. Price includes: - Transfers on air-conditioned buses - Greek/English/German speaking guide Excludes- Payable on the day: - Entrance fee to Knossos & the museum €15 Adults & Children under 18 yrs old are free. - Optional visit in the museum without guide entance fee for both €20 - Meals and drinks - Personal expenses - Tips and gratuities What to wear/bring: -Comfortable walking shoes -Hat & lotion for protection from the sun -Mask Please Note: - Short information will be given upon arrival in Heraklion to help to get around on your own. - Children under 4 years old are free of charge, but they must ride on adult’s lap. According to the new law by the Greek Goverment is mandatory for all the passengers to wear a mask on the bus. To book the Knossos Day Trip, you will need to book at least 1 day in advance to reserve your seat & make payment. 
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The route for the Knossos Trip & Heraklion town
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