Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum from Chania Area
Get to know Europe’s oldest civilization, dated 4,000 years ago. The Palace of King Minos awaits the visitors to admire in awe the Minoan splendour and culture.
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Activity Level Easy
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Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum
Get to know Europe’s oldest civilization dated 4000 years ago. Knossos has a rich habitational history, starting from the Neolithic Period, some 9000 years ago. Knossos is the name of the capital of the Minoan civilization, dating some 4000 years ago, is presumably the largest city in ancient Crete. It’s ties were spread across the whole Crete and across the eastern Mediterranean.
In this Guided Tour you will find out about the Minoan coulture,the architecture the every day life, the large feasts, the connection with other civilizations and the art.
After the Guided Tour in the archaeological site, it is recommended to visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, one of Europe’s most important museums, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artifacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete (optional visit – no guide included).
For those who do not wish to visit the Museum, they can enjoy a walk in the Old City of Heraklion.
- Transportation fees
- Guided tour to Knossos Palace
- Whispers included
- Optional visit to the Archaeological Museum – no guide included
- Entrance fee to Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum is 20.00 € per person. For people under the age of 18 the entrance is free of charge.
- Coffees, lunch, snacks, personal expenses etc.
From Chania
- Participants over 13 years old pay 52€
- Participants from 6 to 12 years old pay 32€
- Participants under 5 years old travel for free
- Transportation fees
- Guided tour to Knossos Palace
- Whispers included
- Optional visit to the Archaeological Museum – no guide included
- Entrance fee to Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum is 20.00 € per person. For people under the age of 18 the entrance is free of charge.
- Coffees, lunch, snacks, personal expenses etc.