The Palace of Knossos Guided Tour
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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview
This tour works well for both cruise and hotel guests. Your driver/guide welcomes you and you will board your private transportation for your Palace tour. Settle in, ready to enjoy what Crete has to offer!
Crete's fertile soil and towering peaks witnessed the development of one of the earliest recorded civilizations on earth, the Minoan. Knossos was the court of the legendary King Minos, whose wife Pasiphae gave birth to the Minotaur, half-bull, half-man. The excavations on the site were begun by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans and his team in 1893 and lasted 35 years.
Entering the Great Palace through the West Court, one can easily understand why the legend of the labyrinth grew up here. It takes about one hour and a half to walk around the site and explore all the parts of the Palace. During this walking tour you may admire the superb Royal Quarters the Throne room with an Antechamber and main throne and the Queen's Quarters whose wall above the entrance door is decorated with a copy of the famous dolphin frescos. At the end of your tour, you will be returned to your cruise port or hotel.
What's Included
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Air conditioned vehicle
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Pick up/drop off from cruise pier or hotel
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English speaking guide
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All entrance fees
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The Great Palace
Considerations
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Food and beverages.
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There is a supplement to add to your shopping cart if your tour is on a Sunday or a bank holiday.
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This tour can accept guests in wheelchair/scooter but the device must be collapsible and not fixed. Knossos Palace is only partially accessible by wheelchair/scooter.
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Hotel guests can be picked up, if staying in Heraklion city limits. Guests staying outside of the city, please contact Venture Ashore for pricing.
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Comfortable walking shoes are required. There is extensive walking involved in this tour.
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes.
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Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle. This tour can get unseasonably hot, recommend drinking plenty of water.
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There is a supplement to add to your shopping cart if your tour is on a Sunday or a bank holiday.
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If you need pick up from a hotel located outside of the city limits please contact Venture Ashore for pricing.
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This tour can accept guests in wheelchair/scooter but the device must be collapsible and not fixed. Knossos Palace is only partially accessible by wheelchair/scooter.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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Price Info
The Palace of Knossos Guided Tour
Supplement - If your tour falls on a Sunday or Bank Holiday
USD $ 317.00
2 Passengers (USD $ 674.00 Per Person)
USD $ 1348.00
3 Passengers (USD $ 522.00 Per Person)
USD $ 1566.00
4 Passengers (USD $ 398.25 Per Person)
USD $ 1593.00
5 Passengers (USD $ 394.60 Per Person)
USD $ 1973.00
6 Passengers (USD $ 327.33 Per Person)
USD $ 1964.00
7 Passengers (USD $ 283.43 Per Person)
USD $ 1984.00
8 Passengers (USD $ 248.13 Per Person)
USD $ 1985.00
9 Passengers (USD $ 221.33 Per Person)
USD $ 1992.00
10 Passengers (USD $ 202.10 Per Person)
USD $ 2021.00
11 Passengers (USD $ 191.64 Per Person)
USD $ 2108.00
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