Journey back in time and visit the Minoan palace at Knossos on a day trip from Rethymno. Learn more about the ancient civilization at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno, or at a meeting point close to your hotel on arrangement.
Experience
Highlights
- Journey back to the days of King Minos at Knossos Palace
- Learn more about the ancient Minoans at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Get some free time to shop and eat in Heraklion city center
Full description
Following pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno, travel along the northern coast of Crete by comfortable bus. Make your way to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos built his palace. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such an intriguing way that no visitor was said to find their way out without the help of a guide!
Journey through the incredible history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and hear about some of the legends of Crete at what was once the island's largest palace.
Then, drive to the ancient city of Heraklion to take a guided tour of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Learn more about the island at what is considered to be one of the finest museums in the world dedicated to Minoan art with its many galleries of historic frescoes, jewelry, statues and more. Get some free time for coffee or lunch, and shop for souvenirs in the city center before the return journey to Rethymno.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transportation by bus
- Guide
- Entrance tickets (€16)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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