Ausflüge und Tagestouren

Heraklion and Knossos Palace Tour with free time in Rethymnon

85,00 €

Kostenlose Stornierung

Sprachen: Englisch

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Dauer: länger als 8 Stunden

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Sofortbestätigung

Dieses Erlebnis erfüllt die Kriterien des Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Mit der Wahl dieses Erlebnisses tragen Sie dazu bei, die Orte, die Sie schätzen, zu erhalten, die Umwelt zu fördern und lokale Gemeinschaften zu unterstützen

Highlights

You'll visit Knossos Palace, home to one of Europe's earliest civilizations
There's a visit to the resort of Rethymnon on the agenda, where you'll have some free time
A guided walking tour of the highlights Heraklion's history-steeped streets is on the agenda
You'll can check out the royal apartments and throne room at the Palace of Knossos
Your local guide will tell you all about Crete's history during this guided tour

Beschreibung

Thought to be the cradle of Europe's first civilization, the UNESCO-listed Palace of Knossos is one of the most important ancient sites in Crete. Let an expert bring history to life as you explore the island's most-prized archaeological gem. This trip also includes free time in the resorts of Rethymnon, plus a tour of the Cretan capital, Heraklion. Andreas, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The Minoans were very advanced, and the Palace of Knossos showcases architectural techniques such as multi-storey buildings and a sophisticated drainage system that were ahead of their time.'

You'll start the morning in Rethymnon's maze of colourful streets, where you can browse the shops, find a little cafe or head down to the harbour. Curving around the small bay, Rethymnon harbour is as pretty as it is old. The views of the Venetian-era Fortezza and out to sea are a delight. Next up is Crete's capital, Heraklion. Here, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the city's best bits, such as the Venetian lion fountain and the loggia. There'll be some free time to explore at your own pace, too.

Last but by no means least, the last stop of the day is a guided visit of the Palace of Knossos. Admire treasures like the throne room, royal apartments, and the fabulous frescoes. The ancient frescoes are particularly impressive, depicting scenes of everyday life, religious rituals, and mythical creatures. You'll also experience the Labyrinth, where legend has it, the fearsome half-man, half-bull creature known as the Minotaur lurked.

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Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Mobile app with city map, audiovisual cultural content and other points of interest

Wichtige Informationen

Knossos App allows guests to see a 360º and 3D view of the archaeological site
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
Food and drinks not included
Bring your passport or official EU identification

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Amapuche
Aus Niederlande - Mai 2025

Als Paar gereist

18 - 24 Jahre alt

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4/5

Our guide was very knowledgeable and studied with a clear love for Knossos. She went into depth about the biased archeology of Sir Evans at Knossos, s ...
Henk
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - Oktober 2024

Als Paar gereist

55 - 64 Jahre alt

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5/5

Eigenlijk is er te weinig tijd voor de bezichtigingen . De reistijd bedroeg ongeveer 6 uur, dus bleef er nog maar 6 uur over voor de 3 rondleidingen e ...
Ron
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - Mai 2024

Als Paar gereist

35 - 44 Jahre alt

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4/5
Giselle
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - Mai 2024

Als Paar gereist

35 - 44 Jahre alt

Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung
4/5

Door problemen met de bus kwam die 45 min later. Dit is helaas niet aan ons gecommuniceerd door tui waardoor we 45 aan een oppikpunt aan de snelweg he ...
Danny
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - Juli 2022

Mit der Familie gereist

35 - 44 Jahre alt

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Gesamtbewertung
4/5

Het bezoek aan Rhetymnon was heel leuk en ook heel fijn dat het in de ochtend was. Kmossos zoals te verwachten indrukwekkend.

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