Tour

Heraklion: Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum, Wine Tasting

4 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Come and discover the first civilization of Europe! Was the Minotaur a real creature and does the labyrinth still exist?
Come and discover the first civilization of Europe!

Could people build aqueducts, write in two scripts that still remain a mystery, decorate their homes with frescoes, construct five-story palaces, and navigate the seas 5,000 years ago? Was the Minotaur a real creature and does the labyrinth still exist? If you want to find out the answer to the above questions and even more, then you have to acquaint yourself with the Minoans and their fascinating myths.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, one of the oldest and most remarkable museums in Greece. Discover the famous palace of King Minos. Conclude your tour with the renowned Cretan wines at one of the finest wineries in Crete and Greece.
What's included?
    Pick up/drop off at your hotel in Heraklion area.
    Comfortable vehicle with a professional driver.
    Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles.
    Accompaniment by a professional guide.
    All Fees and Taxes
    Exclusions
      Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner.
      Entrance tickets 20€ pp or 14€ for guests over 65 years old. Children till 20 years free from EU
      Wine Tasting of 5 Cretan and Greek Wines, 14€ per person.
      Customary tips for your drivers, guides, and escorts.
      Please note
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Infant seats available
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Important to have: Comfortable shoes, Comfortable clothes, Sunglasses, and Hat Money for souvenirs, drinks, lunch/dinner.
      • Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated and we exercise all discretion.
      • Health Insurance: Moysidis Travel is covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Each participant is advised to take out health/travel insurance before travelling to Crete.
      • Private pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise, or any other point in the Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion area. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation.
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