Explore the Minoan Palace of Knossos & Archeological Museum of Heraklion with an expert local guide (professional and licensed).

Our private day tour starts with departing from Chania Town around 8:00 am and heading east to Heraklion Town. After around 2 hour drive we reach the most important archeological site in Crete, The Minoan Palace of Knossos where we will meet our certified guide. 

The Palace of Knossos is the most important archeological site on the island. It is the oldest palace in Europe and one of the four Minoan palaces. It acted as the administrative and religious center of Minoan (Bronze Age) Crete. The legendary king of Knossos was Minos, son of Zeus and Europa. The palace is the labyrinth of Greek Mythology.

Your certified guide, (please note extra cost) will offer you a 2-hour tour through the fascinating story of the Minoan period and learn about the Minotaur and Ariadne.

He will be glad to reply to all your questions and hopes to pass to you a big part of his love and knowledge for the first European civilization, the Minoan Civilization of Crete.

Your tour continues with the Heraklion Archeological Museum, one of Europe’s most important museums that bring together archaeological finds from all over Crete, covering over 5500 years of the island’s history. Your professional guide will talk you through the most important collection of Minoan antiquities. After the visit to the museum, our escort will drive you through the city of Heraklion as we are heading towards the national road to Rethymnon.

Following the national road to Rethymnon, we are going to visit a traditional Greek tavern where we will have our lunch break. After the meal and driving through the city of Rethimnon we follow the national road by the sea to Chania where our day comes to an end by dropping you off at your hotel.

A unique premium historic day tour, an exciting escape from Chania to Heraklion, embraced by the renowned Greek hospitality, enjoying the Minoan sights and professional but relaxed service!!

Prices

190.00 € Adults Aged 13-up
150.00€ Childs aged from 12 and below
The prices are for group participation with a minimum of 2 pax to start per vehicle

Included

- Free hotel pick up and drop off
- A premium vehicle driven by multilingual escort-drivers
- Lunch with traditional Greek platters (meze)
- Liability Insurance and local taxes

Not Included

- Entrance fees to Knossos and Museum (20€ approximately per person)
- Private certified guide in Knossos and Archeological Museum (cost 150-200€)
- Coffee or beers or refreshments in tavern
- Gratuities

Pick up times 

- 8:00 - 8.30 am 
[ Different times upon request and according to availability ]

Schedule

The whole year round: Daily On Request

Duration

9 -10 hours

Distance 

300km

Don't forget

- Don’t forget your comfortable shoes, for example, trekking shoes or sandals, a camera, sun protection, etc.
- During spring and autumn, we advise you to bring a jacket.
- The trip is not recommended to people suffering from car sickness, having mobility or kinetic or back problems, pregnant women or for children younger than 7 years old as we don't provide baby seats, or people taller than 195 cm or heavier than 130 kg.
Alcohol consumption is not allowed to minors under age of 18 years old.
Our partner reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when considered necessary, for example, in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without any prior notice.