Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour (Without Tickets)
ID: GYG204172-317551
Kategori:
Land: Greece
Varaktighet:
01:30 timmar
Beskrivning
Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Cruise past long lines to the Palace of Knossos and immerse in Greek history.
Join a guided tour of Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, once an astonishing palace built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city.
As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, get the chance to see the original throne of ‘’Minos”, the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, Crete’s treasures pantries, and the water-management systems.
The first palace of Knossos was erected soon after 2000 BC. In 1700 BC, a catastrophic earthquake destroyed the Palace. A new palace was built immediately, the most monumental of all, and for over 300 years it represented the pre-eminent center of power in Bronze Age Crete.
The new palace was an imposing complex with important architectural innovations, splendid frescoes adorning the walls, hundreds of rooms distributed in four storeys, impressive storage areas, specialized workshops, and spacious courts hosting ceremonies and feasts.
Learn how during the last decades of the 14th century BC, a series of earthquakes led to the final destruction of the palace.
Höjdpunkter
- Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and the Labyrinth.
- Join our small group up to 16 pax with a Licensed Tourist Guide.
- Book this option and you will pay by cash onsite for your skip-the-line entry.
- Need ID or passport for free or reduced fare categories of tickets.
Guider språk
VIKTIG INFORMATION
Book this option and you will pay by cash onsite for your skip-the-line entry Ticket.
Need ID or passport for free or reduced fare categories of tickets.
During warm days, please wear walking shoes and bring sunscreen, a hat and water
Headset to hear the guide better, over 5 pax per group
Meeting point: Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office. Our check-in operator is holding a sign with a “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo.
INKLUDERAT
- Original reseller of service - Authorized travel agent.
- Skip-the-ticket-line service, to avoid the queue at the ticket counter.
- Licensed tour guide for a guided tour in a small group at Knossos palace.
- Headset to hear the guide better, if group size is over 6 participants (7-16 pax).
- GST (Goods and Services Tax) VAT 24% etc.
EJ INKLUDERAT
- Entry ticket for the Knossos Palace, general admission fee ( Adults 20 EUR ), you will pay by cash onsite for your skip-the-line entry ticket. The tour guide will help you.
- Need ID or passport for free or reduced fare categories of tickets.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
När ska jag boka?
För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.
Avbokningar
Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.
