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Knossos Palace: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket)

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to Knossos Palace, one of the oldest and luxurious palaces in the world, provided by a skip-the-line ticket that comes with …More

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to Knossos Palace, one of the oldest and luxurious palaces in the world, provided by a skip-the-line ticket that comes with...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$14
Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

A day trip that combines relaxation and history gives you the chance to visit the highlights of the Northeast part of Crete, where the picturesque …More

Heraklion, Greece

A day trip that combines relaxation and history gives you the chance to visit the highlights of the Northeast part of Crete, where the picturesque...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (323)
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$48
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau & the legendary Zeus Cave in one unforgettable day. Discover authentic villages, mythology, and Cretan olive oil traditions. • Visit …More

Heraklion, Greece

Explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau & the legendary Zeus Cave in one unforgettable day. Discover authentic villages, mythology, and Cretan olive oil traditions. • Visit...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (429)
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$98
Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's cave&olive oil Mill

Explore authentic Crete in luxury via an air-conditioned Mercedes Benz. Led by expert driver-guides, this tour blends history, mythology, and local culture. Visit a renowned …More

Heraklion, Greece

Explore authentic Crete in luxury via an air-conditioned Mercedes Benz. Led by expert driver-guides, this tour blends history, mythology, and local culture. Visit a renowned...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (116)
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$120
PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Zeus Cave-Olive Oil Tasting-Old Villages

Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$131
Knossos Palace & Zeus Cave: Private Journey through Myth & Nature

Combine Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau on an 8-hour private tour with your own local driver and air-conditioned vehicle. Plan selected stops at Aposelemis Dam, …More

Combine Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau on an 8-hour private tour with your own local driver and air-conditioned vehicle. Plan selected stops at Aposelemis Dam,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (141)
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$78
Full-Day Knossos Palace - Lasithi Plateau - Cave of Zeus

Experience this private tour that combines world-famous landmarks with jaw-dropping natural beauty. Enjoy maximum comfort and safety while being provided with everything you need to …More

Heraklion, Greece

Experience this private tour that combines world-famous landmarks with jaw-dropping natural beauty. Enjoy maximum comfort and safety while being provided with everything you need to...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (182)
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$120
Heraklion Half-Day Tour | Knossos & Top Sights | Cruise-Friendly

Private & Personalized: Choose Your 6- or 4-Hour Itinerary Perfect for Cruise Stops & Island Stays Guaranteed on-time return to your ship More than just …More

Heraklion, Greece

Private & Personalized: Choose Your 6- or 4-Hour Itinerary Perfect for Cruise Stops & Island Stays Guaranteed on-time return to your ship More than just...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$71
Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum: Europe’s Oldest Civilization

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 …More

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...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (66)
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$86
From Rethymno Private Day Tour Knossos-Lassithi Plateau

Have the chance to enjoy this private tour of Crete, which includes Knossos palace, the archeological museum and the Lasithi Plateau.. This tour combines history …More

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Adelianos Kampos, Greece

Have the chance to enjoy this private tour of Crete, which includes Knossos palace, the archeological museum and the Lasithi Plateau.. This tour combines history...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$571
Private Full-Day East Crete Tour from Heraklion

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. …More

Heraklion, Greece

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree....

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$746
Matala Beach, Caves, and Winery Full-Day Tour from Heraklion

Discover the best of South Crete on a full-day trip that blends culture, nature, and authentic local flavors. The experience begins at one of Crete’s …More

Discover the best of South Crete on a full-day trip that blends culture, nature, and authentic local flavors. The experience begins at one of Crete’s...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (45)
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$108
Knossos Palace, Museum & Rethymno city Private Tour from Chania

Step back in time on this unforgettable day trip as we explore the roots of European civilization. Our first destination is the legendary Palace of …More

Chania, Greece

Step back in time on this unforgettable day trip as we explore the roots of European civilization. Our first destination is the legendary Palace of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (87)
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$620
Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus for Cruises Heraklion Port

Let us take you on a journey of exploration and discovery of all the amazing things Crete has to offer. Allow us to treat you …More

Let us take you on a journey of exploration and discovery of all the amazing things Crete has to offer. Allow us to treat you...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$126
Private Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. …More

Heraklion, Greece

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree....

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (21)
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$746
Minoan Crete: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit and Lunch at Peza

*** IT DOES NOT include tickets to the Knossos Archeological site or the cost of a Certified Guide to the Knossos Archeological Site. *** Experience …More

Heraklion, Greece

*** IT DOES NOT include tickets to the Knossos Archeological site or the cost of a Certified Guide to the Knossos Archeological Site. *** Experience...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (17)
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$95
Small Group: Knossos, Olive Oil, Winery & Raki with Lunch

This small-group tour offers a well-rounded taste of Crete—both literally and culturally. Your day begins at Knossos Palace, the heart of the Minoan civilization and …More

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Heraklion, Greece

This small-group tour offers a well-rounded taste of Crete—both literally and culturally. Your day begins at Knossos Palace, the heart of the Minoan civilization and...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (28)
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$86
PRIVATE Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos & Olive Oil Factory CRETE

With a minibus your Eye Travel guide shows you the Spinalonga island and other interesting places. Our first stop is in Agios Nikolaos where we …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

With a minibus your Eye Travel guide shows you the Spinalonga island and other interesting places. Our first stop is in Agios Nikolaos where we...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (27)
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$109
Spinalonga Regular Trip -daily At 12:30 From Agios Nikolaos

Spinalonga is a magnificent island with fortresses dating from the Venetian period. It is an island of legends, a triumph to survival in the early …More

Spinalonga is a magnificent island with fortresses dating from the Venetian period. It is an island of legends, a triumph to survival in the early...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (264)
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$29
Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus from Elouda

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree....

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (27)
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$746

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