Archaeological Museum & Knossos Palace Guided Tour Half Day
ID: GYG93189-131406
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and it's content and explore the Minoan Palace of Knossos
Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 08:30 to start the visit of the Heraklion Archeological Museum, the second biggest in Greece, after the Museum of Athens. The tour begin with introduction of the oldest findings of Crete from 6000 BC, then of the highlight Minoan palaces of Knossos, Festos, Mallia and Zakros. The tour continues with objects from cemeteries, shrines, houses and ends with the Minoan frescoes of Knossos.
When we finish with the visit of the Archaeological Museum, at approximately 11:30, we will drive 5km to southeast off the city to visit the Knossos Palace which was built from 1700 to 1400 BC. Advanced architectural techniques were used in its construction, and sections of the palace stood up to 5 stories high. Settlements in Knossos date as far back as the Neolithic period. Neolithic remains from around 7000 BC are found throughout Crete. Explore the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization. Knossos Palace featured 1,300 rooms connected by corridors, and a theater and extensive storerooms, which held large clay containers of oil, grains, dried fish, beans and olives – often with gold hidden beneath. The site was discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos. The excavations in Knossos began in 1900 by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans and his team and they continued for 35 years. After the visit of the site we return to the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 13:30.
Highlights
- Visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Learn about the findings that go back to the Neolithic period
- Explore the Minoan Palace of Knossos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Across from the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion.
INCLUDED
- Air-conditioned Motorcoach
- Professional Guide
- VAT and all legal taxes included
NOT INCLUDED
- Pick-up/drop-off transfer
- Entrance fees to the archaeological site & the museum
- Gratuities
- Anything that is not specified as included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
