Knossos Palace, Heraklion, Museum

Visit Knossos Palace, explore Heraklion, and discover the Heraklion Archaeological Museum on a full cultural tour of Crete’s ancient history.

Knossos Palace is the most famous archaeological site in Crete. It is an important place to visit for anyone traveling to the island. In the past, it was the center of the powerful Minoan civilization, one of the oldest civilizations in Europe. Today, visitors can walk through the ruins and learn about ancient life, culture, and Greek mythology.

At Knossos, you will explore the large palace complex. You will see royal rooms, wall paintings, and other important buildings. The palace is famous for its maze-like corridors. Because of this design, it is connected to the legend of the Labyrinth. According to the myth, the Minotaur lived there. In addition, the palace has special architecture, rare building materials, and an advanced drainage system. For this reason, it still impresses visitors today.

After visiting Knossos, we continue to the city of Heraklion. There, you will have free time to explore the city center. You can walk through the lively streets, visit modern shops, or relax at a café. At the same time, you can admire the historic buildings from the medieval period.

Next, we visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, one of the most important museums in Greece. The museum has a modern design and a rich collection of treasures from ancient Crete. Here, you can see original objects from Knossos and other Minoan sites.

Finally, the tour ends with a relaxing experience in Heraklion. Overall, this tour combines history, culture, and local life in one memorable day.

Included

  • Professional and Multilingual speaking guide.
  • Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses.
  • Free pick up service from any place between Malia – Agia Pelagia.
  • Disposable Earphones for the guided tours in Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum

Excluded

  • Tips and Individual expenses.
  • Entrance to Knossos: 20€ per person
  • Entrance to Archaeological Museum: 20€ per person
  • Entrance to Knossos / Archaeological Museum: (valid ID or passport required) Free entrance for children up to 18 and young adults up to 25 from the European Union
  • Entrance to Knossos / Archaeological Museum: (valid ID or passport required) 50% discount for EU citizens over 65 from 1st October to 31st May

Pickup Meeting Place

We offer you a free pick up service from From Agia Pelagia to Malia. After you have booked your tour, we will let you know the exact place and time of pick up by email or phone.
Pick-up and drop-off from the main road, partly from the exit of hotels from:
  • Acqua Blu Beach
  • Agia Pelagia
  • Agioi Theodoroi Beach
  • Ammoudara–Heraklion
  • Amnissos Beach
  • Analipsi
  • Anissaras
  • Aposelemi Beach
  • Arena Beach
  • Gournes
  • Gouves
  • Heraklion
  • Hersonissos
  • Karteros Beach
  • Kato Gouves
  • Kokkini Chani
  • Limanakia Beach
  • Malia
  • Marina Beach
  • Marina Port Gouves
  • Sarantari Beach
  • Stalis
  • Tobrouk Beach
  • Vathianos Kampos Beach
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Per person

  • Free Pick-Up From Agia Pelagia to Malia
  • 24 hours free cancellation
  • Free of Charge for Children up to 4 years.
  • 50% off for Children 4-12 years (tour prices).