Duration: 6 hours approximately

Knossos Palace was built gradually between 1700 and 1400 BC. It was discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokerinos and excavated by Sir Arthur Evans in 1900s. The intricate Palace of King Minos is the largest and the most spectacular of all the Minoan palatial centres.

Why Knossos Palace is the monumental symbol of Minoan civilization

The 20,000 square meters slowly unfold before you in a labyrinth-like pattern of 1200 rooms, at the center of which there is an enormous courtyard.

Colorful friezes and frescoes, figures and paintings on plaster, many of which have been restored to their former beauty, fill the walls of the palace and exhibit life from this era.

Varying pictures from animals and people to gods and various ceremonies depict an advanced and sophisticated society. The variety of building materials used and the marble revetment show an advanced level of technology. This is also demonstrated by some architectural and structural features, such as the light-wells and the complex drainage and water-supply systems.

What you will see in Knossos Palace

A Tour of the Heraklion City – Sightseeing

Leaving the Palace you are taken into Heraklion center.

Υou can visit the open market where you can find everything like vegetables, fruit, clothes, shoes and many more in really cheap prices. The atmosphere feels oriental and the screams of the vendors amuses whoever passes.
You have free time to visit and the Archaeological Museum at Heraklion center by your self.

We then proceed to the Historical center of Heraklion with the Loggia and the Morosini fountain at the “Lions’Square”. You have enough free time for shopping and lunch before you are taken back to your hotels.

Whats Included

Not include

Free of Charge for Children up to 3 years.

50% discount for Children 4 - 12 years old (tour prices & extras).

After you have booked your tour, we will let you know the exact place and time of pick up by email or phone.