Knossos Palace - Crete excursion

Knossos Palace — excursion d'une journée en Crète

The Minoan labyrinth and the museum that explains it

Half day, 5-6 hours with the museum HeraklionFrom50 / per person

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Knossos is the oldest city in Europe and the birthplace of the labyrinth myth. Four thousand years ago it held five storeys, running water, and frescoes of dolphins and bull-leapers.

With a licensed guide it goes from a field of ruins to a living city in about ninety minutes - and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum next door holds the originals.

Almost every worthwhile version of this trip includes the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, because the originals of the frescoes, the Phaistos Disc and the snake goddesses all live there rather than at the site.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Licensed archaeologist guide
  • Skip-the-line entrance to Knossos
  • Museum entrance
  • Headsets on site

Not included

  • Meals and drinks unless stated above
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional entrance tickets
  • Gratuities for your guide and driver

Idéal pour

  • Passionnés d'histoire
  • Amateurs de culture
  • Primo-visiteurs
  • Photographie

Bon à savoir

  • Peu d'ombre en juillet et août - pas idéal en cas de forte chaleur.

Pickup information

Pickup from Heraklion, Hersonissos, Amoudara, Stalis and Malia hotels.

What to bring

  • Hat and water - there is very little shade at the site
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera

On the map

Getting around

Driving yourself? Parking opposite the site costs a few euros and the ticket office opens at 08:00.

See the fleet

Frequently asked questions

Is a guide really necessary?

At Knossos, yes. The signage is minimal and the reconstruction is confusing without someone to explain what is original.

Can we stay in Heraklion afterwards?

Yes - tell the driver and we will drop you in the centre instead.

How hot does it get?

In July and August the site is very exposed. That is why we start in the morning.

Is it interesting for children?

The Minotaur story carries it. Ask the guide to tell it at the start and you will have their attention.

Guide de voyage IA

Demandez à Manolis

Votre guide IA local qui connaît chaque plage, village et route de montagne en Crète.

Cette expérience vous intéresse ?

Envoyez votre date et votre hôtel. Nous vérifions la disponibilité personnellement et vous envoyons les détails.

  • Disponibilité vérifiée personnellement
  • Prix final clair
  • Point de départ confirmé avec vous
  • Assistance locale en Crète