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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

4.2  / 5181 reviews
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Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area
4.2  / 5181 reviews

Enjoy a 1-day bus excursion from Chania to Knossos. Visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 9 - 11 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German, French
Pickup included
Meet your driver at your accommodation or other location in Central Chania, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Kalyves, Almyrida,Perivolia, Halepa, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias ,Georgioupolis and Bali.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Radha – United States

Miss Stella and Andreas made our visit to Crete truly exceptional! Miss Stella, our guide, was warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about Crete’s rich history and culture. She brought the stories of the Minoan civilization to life during our visit to Knossos Palace and Museum, adding fascinating details that made the experience unforgettable. Andreas, our driver, also went above and beyond, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout the journey. His professionalism, friendly demeanor, and deep understanding of the local area made every part of our trip smooth and enjoyable. He ensured we traveled comfortably while sharing interesting anecdotes along the way. Together, Miss Stella and Andreas created a seamless, enriching, and personalized experience that we will cherish forever. Highly recommend them both for anyone visiting Crete!

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Radha – United States
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Liam – United States

Wonderful day with scenic drive, ample time at Knossos and Museum of Archaeology in Heraklion. Even had enough time for a delicious meal. Driver was friendly, knowledgeable, made the ride very informative and interesting. We even drove by several sites of interest for which Dimitri gave us lots of fun facts and historical background.

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Liam – United States

Experience

Itinerary

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    21 pickup location options:

    Tavronitis, Halepa, Gerani, Platanias, Bali, Daratsos, Kladissos beach, Nea Chora Beach, Rapaniana, Kalyves, Perivolia, Stalos, Kondomari, Galatas, Maleme, Pirgos Psilonerou, Agia Marina, Georgioupoli, Kolymvari, Almyrida, Chania

  • Transfer

    (2 hours)

  • Skaleta

    Break time, Breakfast (20 minutes)

  • Transfer

    (50 minutes)

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    Palace of Knossos

    Break time, Photo stop, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (2 hours)

  • Transfer

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Heraklion Archaeological Museum

    Break time, Photo stop, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

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    Heraklion

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Street food, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Local snacks, Food market visit, Regional food (2.5 hours)

  • Transfer

    (2.67 hours)

  • 21 drop-off locations:

    Maleme, Galatas, Kalyves, Kladissos beach, Rapaniana, Stalos, Daratsos, Platanias, Gerani, Kolymvari, Bali, Almyrida, Pirgos Psilonerou, Georgioupoli, Kondomari, Halepa, Perivolia, Tavronitis, Chania, Nea Chora Beach, Agia Marina

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the Knossos Palace, the center of Minoan civilization.
  • Enjoy a guided tour by a professional licensed guide in English
  • Visit the archaeological museum of Heraklion
  • Stroll through the busy capital of Crete with 2 hours of free time
  • See the 3000-year King's throne

Full description

Depart from Chania at around 7 AM and head eastwards along the north coast. Pass the city of Heraklion and continue towards inland Crete until you reach the Palace of Knossos. The palace is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world, a cradle of European culture and the center of the Minoan civilization. Follow your guide on a 2-hour tour through the fascinating story of the Minoan period and learn about the Minotaur and Ariadne. Afterward, rejoin the bus which will bring you to the heart of the capital city of Crete, Heraklion. Take the chance to visit the archaeological museum, where you can see and learn about the Minoan period while accompanied by your guide. Finally, enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the busy and lively city of Heraklion, have Cretan lunch, and drink Raki. At around 3:30 PM, the bus will depart on its return journey to Chania.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations in the Chania area
  • Tour in Knossos Palace (not included with the Private Day Trip to Knossos Palace option)
  • Roundtrip bus transfer and Bus tickets to all locations
  • Free time in Heraklion city
  • Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum entry (15+ 12 EUR for adults and free for children under 18)
  • Personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Entry tickets for Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum will need to be paid in cash on the day of your visit

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 181 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Radha – United StatesDecember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Miss Stella and Andreas made our visit to Crete truly exceptional! Miss Stella, our guide, was warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about Crete’s rich history and culture. She brought the stories of the Minoan civilization to life during our visit to Knossos Palace and Museum, adding fascinating details that made the experience unforgettable. Andreas, our driver, also went above and beyond, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout the journey. His professionalism, friendly demeanor, and deep understanding of the local area made every part of our trip smooth and enjoyable. He ensured we traveled comfortably while sharing interesting anecdotes along the way. Together, Miss Stella and Andreas created a seamless, enriching, and personalized experience that we will cherish forever. Highly recommend them both for anyone visiting Crete!
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Liam – United StatesNovember 1, 2024  – Verified booking
Wonderful day with scenic drive, ample time at Knossos and Museum of Archaeology in Heraklion. Even had enough time for a delicious meal. Driver was friendly, knowledgeable, made the ride very informative and interesting. We even drove by several sites of interest for which Dimitri gave us lots of fun facts and historical background.
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Emma – United KingdomNovember 1, 2024  – Verified booking
The transportation option was not available on this app but it was a coach trip and the driver was 5 stars. Stella, our guide was absolutely brilliant. She had vast knowledge which she delivered in a clear and accessible way, adding in some flourishes of personal experience from time to time, which embedded this knowledge in a charming context. The tour around Knossos with guide Emanuel was also first rate. He was clear, engaging, gentle and caring. His knowledge and the way he repeated Greek words slowly and thoughtfully was very skilled. An amazing lance and well worth a guided tour rather than self directed. We were in a small group of around 25 so it was easy to gather and hear the history of this fascinating place. Anyone not really interested in ancient sites and learning about them however might well find it arduous. I could see that experience happening for sone people and particularly small children. We were end of season visiteurs but it was still very busy. Great trip.
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Product ID: 183695

Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS

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