Private tour in Heraklion Marilina P

Knossos Palace and Historic Heraklion Half Day Cultural Tour

Tour #125749
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up to 6 people

4 hours

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Heraklion tour:

Let's visit together my most favorite site in Crete and the most colorful town on my island! I started guiding in Knossos and Heraklion 20 years ago and, every time I step on their ancient grounds, I'm still fascinated by their amazing history and unique energy. Knossos Palace is said to be the mythical Labyrinth of Homer, a true prehistoric "city" of 22. 000 sq meters and the place where the oldest European civilization flourished some 5000 years ago. In Heraklion's old section, we will travel in time back to the 17th and 18th centuries visiting the most renowned monuments of "Candia". I'd love to share with you all about the Venetian and Ottoman periods of Crete and all about Heraklion's modern life. I will also take you to Heraklion Open-Air Market, which has always been for me a wonderful place to interact with local people and taste the various delicious products of Crete together with truly authentic local specialties in cozy family restaurants. Let's Travel in Time and Local Tastes together!

Your Heraklion tour itinerary

- Tour in the Minoan Palace of Knossos: 90 min duration. - Drive Time from Knossos to Heraklion: 20 min - Sightseeing walking tour in the old town of Heraklion visiting important Venetian and Ottoman Monuments such as the Venetian fountain of Morosini, The Basilica of St. Marc, The Venetian Loggia, St. Titos church, and the Venetian Port with the Fortress of "Koule": 50 min duration - Visit of Heraklion Open Air Market and taste of Local Products: 30 min duration. - Optional locally paid Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Heraklion: 50 min duration. * If a lunch break is not desired, I would be more than happy to show you more of the town's historic sites. * I would also be glad to customize this tour according to your special interests & needs.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

From Knossos to Heraklion town we can either take the local bus which runs every 10' min and takes about 15'- 20' min to reach the town's center, or I will be happy to help with a local taxi/s. The rest of our tour in Heraklion is a walking tour.

What's included
  • Other: Guide and Entrance fees to the sites
  • Private Guide
  • Tickets: Knossos & Koule
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Knossos, 714 09 Greece

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  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Food And Drink

City Highlights

History

Off The Beaten Path

Languages
Fluent

English

Fluent

German

Fluent

Greek

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

5

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 6 people

Duration:

4 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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