Knossos Tour
Greece is a country with great ancient history and Crete couldn’t be the exception. Minoan Civilization dates from c. 2700 to 1100 BC and represents the first advanced civilization in Europe. Knossos was the centre of Minoan civilization. The Minoan palace was an important city in antiquity, centre of economy and trade, concentrating wealth and political and religious authority. Knossos is connected to the myth of Minotaur that is said to have lived in the Labyrinth, and also the myth of Daidalos and Ikaros.
Option 1:
Knossos Palace (entrance ticket not included in the price)
Archeological Museum and free time in the city of Heraklion (entrance ticket not included in the price)
Option 2:
Knossos Palace (entrance ticket not included in the price)
Rethymnon – Lunch (optional) and free time around the city
Pick up
Knossos Palace
Knossos was the centre of Minoan civilization. The Minoan palace was an important city in antiquity, centre of economy and trade, concentrating wealth and political and religious authority. Knossos is connected to the myth of Minotaur that is said to have lived in the Labyrinth, and also the myth of Daidalos and Ikaros.
Heraklion Archeological Museum or free time at Rethymnon city
To have an holistic view of the Minoan Civilization we will visit the Archeological museum of Heraklion where you can admire various treasures of the Palace of Knossos. The museum is located in the town center of Heraklion and houses a number of finds from different periods, covering a chronological span of over 5500 years and different parts of Crete.
You can wander around the city of Heraklion and enjoy free time to get to know the city and its habitants.
Return to Chania
08:00 Pick up time
16:00 Return to Chania
Duration: 8 hours
Payment Policy
- Deposit Requirement: A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure the reservation. The booking is not confirmed until the deposit is received.
- Final Payment: The remaining 70% balance must be paid no later than 7 days before the scheduled tour date. For last-minute bookings (within 7 days), full payment is required at the time of booking.
- Accepted Payment Methods: We accept credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and secure online payments. Cash payments may be accepted on request, subject to prior arrangement.
- Late Payment: If the final balance is not paid on time, the booking may be cancelled and the deposit forfeited, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed in writing.
- Confirmation: A booking confirmation and payment receipt will be sent via email once payment is received.
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the scheduled tour date are eligible for a full refund.
- Partial Refund: Cancellations made between 3–6 days prior to the tour date will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- No Refund: Cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour start time, or no-shows, are non-refundable.
- Weather or Force Majeure: In the event of cancellations due to severe weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances (e.g., road closures, natural disasters), a full refund or rescheduling option will be offered.
- Changes & Rescheduling: Requests to reschedule are subject to availability and must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
What we Provide
Private Transportation
Experienced driver
Pick up and drop off from hotel
Free bottle of water provided on the tour
