Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour

Heraklion1 hourBus Tour

Free cancellation up to 2 days before
Instant confirmation
Hotel pickup
Guided tour in English, French, and German

About this experience

From Europe’s first civilization to Crete’s modern capital—history without isolation.

This tour balances archaeology with living city life. Knossos is not visited as a museum piece but as the political and ceremonial heart of the Minoan world. Afterward, the day softens: local products at a rural farm, then free time in Heraklion—a city shaped by Venetians, Ottomans, and modern Greece, all stacked within walking distance.

🕒 Timetable (as listed)

🏛️ 10:00 Arrival at Knossos Palace

🚌 12:00 Departure from Knossos Palace

🌿 12:10 Arrival in Patsides – Minoan Farm

🏙️ 13:00 Arrival in Heraklion

🕰️ Free time in the city

🚌 15:30 Departure from Heraklion

🧭 Highlights & Stops

Knossos Palace – The political and ceremonial center of the Minoan civilization.

Minoan Farm (Patsides) – Local herbs, traditional products, rural landscape.

Heraklion – Shopping, cafés, museums, Venetian walls, and harbor strolls.

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What’s included

✔️ Hotel pick-up & drop-off
✔️ Air-conditioned bus transportation
✔️ Experienced driver
✔️ Licensed guide (EN & DE)
✔️ Disposable earphones at Knossos
✔️ Liability insurance

Not included

💰 Knossos entrance: €15 (reductions available)
💰 Lunch & drinks

Good to know

Duration: 1 hour
How you meet: Hotel pickup
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before
Difficulty: Easy
Guide: Guided tour in English, French, and German

Know before you go

⚠️ Good to Know
Not suitable for guests with mobility impairments. Knossos involves uneven surfaces and walking.
🧢 Hat
🕶️ Sunglasses
👕 Comfortable clothes
💶 Money for lunch & entrance fees

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts.

2 days or more before: full refund
24–47 hours before: 50% refund
Less than 1 day before: no refund

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Provided by: Luxury Services Crete

Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 1 hour.

Can I cancel this booking?

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts. 2 days or more before: full refund · 24–47 hours before: 50% refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in English, French, and German

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes — hotel pickup is included.

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