Discover the Minoan civilization

The is the ‘’must do’’ tour for history lovers. Visit the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion to discover Europe’s earliest city and civilization.

duration:

8 hours

book this excursion:

up to 2 days in advance

departures from Rethymno:

daily upon request

place of departure:

Rethymno center or from your hotel - please indicate your pick up point when booking ( for pick up points 15km+ away from Rethymno's center, an additional fee will be charged)

departure time:

9am (flexible time)

services included:

personal pick up and drop off with flexible start time

private sightseeing tour with a local insider guide (excluding the archaeological sites)

transfers in fully air-conditioned car/van

entrance tickets for the Palace and the Museum

all taxes

services not included:

private guided visit with a professional guide (visiting the Palace and the Museum) – extra cost: 150 euros in total (paid directly to the guide)

food and drinks

prices (VAT included)

Prices per person:

Group of:

Of 2 adults – 285 euros pp

Of 3 adults – 200 euros pp

Of 4 adults – 180 euros pp

Of 5 adults – 150 euros pp

Of 6 adults – 130 euros pp

Price per child:

0 to 2 years old – FREE of charge

3 to 12 years old – 60 euros

cancellation policy

2 days in advance before departure - retention of deposit

less than 2 days before departure – 100%

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Your local guide will meet you at your preferred location within the Rethymno town region. Your private daytrip will start by heading towards the East side of the island, towards Heraklion town.

After a 2-hour road trip you will arrive in Knossos Palace, where you will have plenty of time to admire this true archaeological masterpiece following the map and the information you will be given by your local guide. To complement this tour, you will also receive a mini iPad tablet that through virtual and augmented reality, you will see a representation of the site as it was before, in real time.

After this inspiring tour, head to the Archaeological museum regarded as one of Europe’s most important museums that brings together archaeological finds from all over Crete, covering over 5500 years of the island’s history.

You will then have time to explore Heraklion’s city center with your local guide showing you around the main highlights of the town.

This tour would not be complete without a delicious lunch in one of Heraklion’s seafront tavernas.

At the end of your tour, our mission will be accomplished – you will leave with enjoyable memories and a much better understanding of the Minoan civilization and the capital city of Crete.

PLEASE NOTE: As this tour involves walking, comfortable shoes are recommended, please do not forget your sunglasses and sun hat. *Please do inform us in advance if you wish to book extra a professional guide for a private guided tour of the Knossos palace and/or the archaeological museum.

Discover the Minoan civilization