6-Hour Heraklion City Sightseeing Tour
Highlights
Heraklion
archaeological, historical, museums
Private Tour
6 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Explore what used to be the royal quarters, storerooms and central court of the palace, the power base of Europe’s first civilisation. The tour is followed by a visit to the Heraklion Museum, where you can see the most extensive collection of Minoan findings from Crete. Finish the tour by enjoying your free time at the Old Harbour.
Itinerary
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Heraklion City Tour
- Meet your Heraklion tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour by visiting the Palace of Knossos.
- Explore the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaeologists found remains of one of the first advanced civilisations in Europe.
Transport to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion where you will see essential finds from Minoan life. This state-of-the-art museum is one of the largest and most important in Greece. The two-storey revamped 1930s Bauhaus building makes a gleaming showcase for artefacts spanning 5500 years from Neolithic to Roman times, including a Minoan collection of unparalleled richness.
Proceed to the old harbour of Heraklion that dominates the Venetian castle with the beautiful high walls. In the Venetian harbour of Heraklion stands the fortress of Koules. Here begins the long mole of the new harbour. The mole is a famous spot for a stroll, especially on warm summer evenings, when the sea breeze offers some relief from the heat.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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