Heraklion & Knossos Museum Tour up to 4 Customers
Overview
Tour at Knossos and Archeological Museum
• KNOSSOS (is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and is considered Europe's oldest city)
Why Knossos Palace is the monumental symbol of Minoan civilization
• due to its construction,
• use of luxury materials,
• architectural plan,
• advanced building techniques
• it’s impressive size.
• KNOSSOS (is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and is considered Europe's oldest city)
Why Knossos Palace is the monumental symbol of Minoan civilization
• due to its construction,
• use of luxury materials,
• architectural plan,
• advanced building techniques
• it’s impressive size.
Inclusions
- Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses.
- Free pick up service from Agia Pelagia area till Mallia area.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
• KNOSSOS (is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and is considered Europe's oldest city)
Why Knossos Palace is the monumental symbol of Minoan civilization
• due to its construction,
• use of luxury materials,
• architectural plan,
• advanced building techniques
• it’s impressive size.
The 20, 000 square meters slowly unfold before you in a labyrinth-like pattern of 1200 rooms, at the center of which there is an enormous courtyard.
Colorful friezes and frescoes, figures and paintings on plaster, many of which have been restored to their former beauty, fill the walls of the palace and exhibit life from this era.
Varying pictures from animals and people to gods and various ceremonies depict an advanced and sophisticated society. The variety of building materials used and the marble revetment show an advanced level of technology.This is also demonstrated by some architectural and structural features, such as the light-wells and the complex drainage and water-supply systems.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
• ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the greatest museums in Greece[1]and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artifacts of the civilization of Crete)
All the tours are flexible on your needs.
*There are not included tickets, entrance rates & tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
• KNOSSOS (is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and is considered Europe's oldest city)
Why Knossos Palace is the monumental symbol of Minoan civilization
• due to its construction,
• use of luxury materials,
• architectural plan,
• advanced building techniques
• it’s impressive size.
The 20, 000 square meters slowly unfold before you in a labyrinth-like pattern of 1200 rooms, at the center of which there is an enormous courtyard.
Colorful friezes and frescoes, figures and paintings on plaster, many of which have been restored to their former beauty, fill the walls of the palace and exhibit life from this era.
Varying pictures from animals and people to gods and various ceremonies depict an advanced and sophisticated society. The variety of building materials used and the marble revetment show an advanced level of technology.This is also demonstrated by some architectural and structural features, such as the light-wells and the complex drainage and water-supply systems.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
• ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the greatest museums in Greece[1]and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artifacts of the civilization of Crete)
All the tours are flexible on your needs.
*There are not included tickets, entrance rates & tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.