2-Hour Palace of Knossos & Koules Fortress Tour
Highlights
Heraklion
architectural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English, French, Greek, Russian
Languages
English, French, Greek, Russian
Description
Explore and learn about the roots of archaeology in the historic city of the bygone Minoan civilization, famous for its Venetian port, walls and fountains. Explore the bustling busy centre of the city with the shops cafés. Discover the palace of Knossos and Koules fortress on this 2-hour tour.
Itinerary
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Palace Of Knossos & Koules Fortress Tour
- Start the tour by visiting the Palace of Knossos.
Take a walk in the central courtyard and appreciate the subtleties of life and nature, followed by a walk around the ruins of Knossos, the centre of administration of the entire island during Minoan times.
Look around in the throne room, with its gypsum alabaster throne and benches that could accommodate up to sixteen persons; the central courtyard, the theatre, along with the royal chambers.
Explore more in the Palaces at Knossos.
End the tour after visiting the 16th-century Koules Fortress, which guards the Venetian port.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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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1 to 1 | /person |
This is a private tour |