Private Palace of Knossos Guided Tour
Private Experience
This excursion is reserved exclusively for your travel party. No other guests will join your experience.
Tour Times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 13:30 PM
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Hassle-free
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Book ahead!
On average, this booked 4 months in advance.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included
Overview
This tour works well for both cruise and hotel guests. Your driver/guide welcomes you and you will board your private transportation for your Palace tour. Settle in, ready to enjoy what Crete has to offer!
Crete's fertile soil and towering peaks witnessed the development of one of the earliest recorded civilizations on earth, the Minoan. Knossos was the court of the legendary King Minos, whose wife Pasiphae gave birth to the Minotaur, half-bull, half-man. The excavations on the site were begun by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans and his team in 1893 and lasted 35 years.
Entering the Great Palace through the West Court, one can easily understand why the legend of the labyrinth grew up here. It takes about one hour and a half to walk around the site and explore all the parts of the Palace. During this walking tour you may admire the superb Royal Quarters the Throne room with an Antechamber and main throne and the Queen's Quarters whose wall above the entrance door is decorated with a copy of the famous dolphin frescos. At the end of your tour, you will be returned to your cruise port or hotel.
What's Included
- Air conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Ancient Knossos
- The Great Palace
- Food and Beverages
- Tips/Gratuities
Itinerary
Meet and Greet at the Cruise Ship
Tour Start
Driving 30 Minutes
To Knossos
Visit 2 Hours
Ancient Knossos
Driving 30 Minutes
Back to Cruise Port
Arrive Back at Cruise Port
Tour End
Considerations
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There is a supplement to add to your shopping cart if your tour is on a Sunday or a bank holiday.
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This tour can accept guests in wheelchair/scooter but the device must be collapsible and not fixed. Knossos Palace is only partially accessible by wheelchair/scooter.
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Hotel guests can be picked up, if staying in Heraklion city limits. Guests staying outside of the city, please contact Venture Ashore for pricing.
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
Special Instructions
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Comfortable walking shoes are required. There is extensive walking involved in this tour.
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes.
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Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle. This tour can get unseasonably hot, recommend drinking plenty of water.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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