KNOSSOS & HERAKLION CRETE, day professional guided coach tour
Overview
The Palace of Knossos is where European civilization began during the era ruled over by the powerful King Minos. This is a place that simply and strangely disappeared, only to be discovered again by the English archaeologist SirArthur Evans. Now partly reconstructed, the blood-red coloured columns and gigantic doubIe-headed axes are a vivid reminder of this forgotten and Iong-Iost race.
You can decide to visit on your own the archaeological museum of Heraklion with artefacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history. The singularly important Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Heraklion Museum is rightly considered to be the museum of Minoan culture par excellence worldwide.
The final attraction of the day is a walk with your guide to explore the streets of the town of Heraklion itself. You will have free time for shopping in the vast array of shops and market or having lunch in one of the local restaurants.
What's Included
- Gasoline
- Pick up / drop off Malia till Amoudara(Heraklion)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- ENGLISH=sat, GERMAN=sat
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ
- Professional guided tour in Knossos
- Professional guided tour in Heraklion (not in museum)
- Professional guide on the coach
- Lunch
- Knossos: 20€ adult (Reduced admission see website)
- Entrance Museum (own choice)
- Whispers: 2 € pp
- Guided tour in museum
Meeting and Pickup
GENERAL: Area Malia: +/- 7.30 am Area Stalida/Stalis: +/- 7.55 am Area Chersonissos: +/- 8.00 am Area Anissaras: +/- 8.15 am Area Analipsi: +/- 8.30 am Area Gouves: +/- 8.35 am Area Gournes: +/- 8.45 am Area Kokini Chani: +/- 8.50 am Area Karteros: +/- 8.55 am Area Heraklion: +/- 8.45 am Area Amoudara(Gazi): +/- 8.40 amHOTELS: See the list. If your hotel is NOT in the list, there is a pick up place NEARBY.TIME: Between 7.25 am - 8.55 am
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The Palace of Knossos
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion
2 hours 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Travel time is added on the time duration.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Gasoline.
- Pick up / drop off Malia till Amoudara(Heraklion).
- Transport by air-conditioned coach.
- ENGLISH=sat, GERMAN=sat.
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ.
- Professional guided tour in Knossos.
- Professional guided tour in Heraklion (not in museum).
- Professional guide on the coach.
- Lunch.
- Knossos: 20€ adult (Reduced admission see website).
- Entrance Museum (own choice).
- Whispers: 2 € pp.
- Guided tour in museum.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the KNOSSOS & HERAKLION CRETE, day professional guided coach tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for KNOSSOS & HERAKLION CRETE, day professional guided coach tour 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
- Gasoline
- Pick up / drop off Malia till Amoudara(Heraklion)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- ENGLISH=sat, GERMAN=sat
- Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ
- Professional guided tour in Knossos
- Professional guided tour in Heraklion (not in museum)
- Professional guide on the coach
- Lunch
- Knossos: 20€ adult (Reduced admission see website)
- Entrance Museum (own choice)
- Whispers: 2 € pp
- Guided tour in museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Travel time is added on the time duration.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
