Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum: Europe’s Oldest Civilization
Overview
Explore Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Venetian city on a private day tour with an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking local driver. Discover Minoan collections, the Venetian walls and the harbour around Koules Fortress. Plan the order and balance of your visits within the booked duration and site opening hours. Admission tickets are paid separately. Visits inside the sites are independent unless a licensed guide is separately arranged in advance at an additional cost. Your driver provides commentary during the journey and handles transport and logistics. Entry remains subject to ticket availability and site procedures.
What's Included
- Onboard Comfort: Chilled water, USB ports & child seats.
- Bespoke Itinerary: Customizable stops based on your interests.
- Door-to-Door: Flexible pickup/drop-off at your location.
- Private Tour: Premium AC vehicle & English-speaking driver.
- Skip-the-Line: Priority entry assistance at Knossos Palace.
- Entrance fees to attractions or sites (if applicable)
- Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop)
- Personal expenses
- Licensed tourist guide inside archaeological sites (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up from Chania, Rethymno, and Heraklion regions is included for free.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Rocca a Mare Fortress
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Palace of Knossos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Onboard Comfort: Chilled water, USB ports & child seats.
- Bespoke Itinerary: Customizable stops based on your interests.
- Door-to-Door: Flexible pickup/drop-off at your location.
- Private Tour: Premium AC vehicle & English-speaking driver.
- Skip-the-Line: Priority entry assistance at Knossos Palace.
- Entrance fees to attractions or sites (if applicable).
- Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop).
- Personal expenses.
- Licensed tourist guide inside archaeological sites (optional).
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum: Europe’s Oldest Civilization is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum: Europe’s Oldest Civilization will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Onboard Comfort: Chilled water, USB ports & child seats.
- Bespoke Itinerary: Customizable stops based on your interests.
- Door-to-Door: Flexible pickup/drop-off at your location.
- Private Tour: Premium AC vehicle & English-speaking driver.
- Skip-the-Line: Priority entry assistance at Knossos Palace.
- Entrance fees to attractions or sites (if applicable)
- Food & drinks at restaurants or tavernas (optional lunch stop)
- Personal expenses
- Licensed tourist guide inside archaeological sites (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
