Private tour in Irákleion Elpida S
up to 6 people
5 hours
Public transportation
1
Elpida S.
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This is a wonderful half-day tour for archaeology fans! Let's discover together the dawn of European Civilization and explore the Minoans in their homeland, Crete. The rise of the Minoans dates back in the 3rd millennium BC and within 2000 years time-span they offered to humanity incredible pieces of art. The mighty kingdom of the Minoans was controlled through the impressive 'palaces', the largest and most luxurious of all being Knossos, related to incredible myths like Minotaur, the Labyrinth and Ariadne's thread! As an archaeologist specialized in Minoan world and art, having participated in excavations of Minoan sites, I'll be happy to present you the beauty of this civilization in a full tour of Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological Museum. As a modern citizen I would also 'guide' you through the aromas and tastes of traditional Greek 'bougatsa', the beloved pastry, that we all enjoy eating at the heart of Heraklion city, at Lions' square, Note: The tour is also suitable for cruise passengers.
-We will start the tour at Knossos Palace, 5 km to the south of Heraklion city center. -We will reach Heraklion city center by taxi according (approximately 15 min. drive) and start the guided tour at the Archaeological Museum. -We will go on foot to the Lions' square, in the heart of Heraklion city, which is a 10 min. walk from the Museum. -We will enjoy the bougatsa in a traditional pastry coffee place, like locals do! Note: Upon request the itinerary can change and start from the city center. In this case, meeting point is the entrance of the Archaeological Museum. After the Museum tour we will have the bougatsa stop and then transportation and visit of Knossos Palace.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
Knossos Palace is only 5 km south of Heraklion city center, so it is easy to get there by taxi. Upon request private transportation by mini bus can be arranged with an extra cost.
Knossos, 714 09 Greece
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Knossos Palace Entrance - Ticket desk - Upon request the meeting point can be the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
5 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
5 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
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