Crete Shore Trip & Knossos Palace from Heraklion (Iraklion) Port
Description
Discover the best of Crete on this top-rated shore excursion, perfect for cruise passengers docking at Heraklion Port. Begin your journey with a visit to the legendary Palace of Knossos, where a local expert will bring the history of the Minoan civilization and the myth of the Minotaur to life. Then, explore Heraklion’s charming Old Town at your own pace—shop, dine, or soak in the rich culture. Designed to fit your cruise schedule, this tour offers a seamless, stress-free experience from port to return. Book now for an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and local flavor in Crete.
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Itinerary
You will be picked up at the Heraklion Port by an air-conditioned vehicle. From there, you will embark on a memorable journey, starting with a visit to the historic Knossos Palace.
At the Knossos Palace, you'll experience an in-depth guided tour of this iconic archaeological site. Learn about the palace's rich history of the ancient Minoan civilization. Visit the majestic Throne Room, view the striking frescoes, and explore the legendary tales of the labyrinth and the Minotaur.
After exploring Knossos, your adventure will continue with a thrilling guided tour through the vibrant heart of Heraklion. Wander through the charming, narrow streets of the Old Town. Visit iconic spots like Daidalou Street, Lion Square, the impressive Morosini Fountain, the Valide Mosque and marvel at the elegant Venetian Loggia.
As your tour comes to an end, end your memorable day with a smooth and comfortable journey back to the Heraklion Port in modern, hassle-free transportation.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Reviews(35)
Great tour of the ancient Minoans Palace. Quick moving half day was perfect. Just enough time at the end to see the town center, but some essentials that we forgot to pack, and eat a quick lunch. The guide was very informative.
Nektarios was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. Highly recommend this tour!
Amazing from beginning to end! Great customer service! The rour guide was professional anf super knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
This tour includeda great guide Mr. Nektarios, He has the most knowledge of this tour. I recommend this tour. Thank you Mr. Nektarios.
Our experience was phenomenal thanks to our guide Nektarios. He is so knowledgeable and a joy to listen to. An absolute delight!
Very interesting and informative tour of Knossos Palace. Straightforward meet up for tour- our guide was there waiting for us.
Hello! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We always try to make the meeting points as easy as possible, so I’m glad everything went smoothly for you.Knossos Palace is such a fascinating place—walking its corridors and imagining the myths of King Minos makes it truly unforgettable! Warm regards, Natalia Vexperio
Thanks Christina for the wonderful tour. It was very informative, and enlightening. I believe that by sharing the history of your island, I have become interested in learning more about the culture of this ancient civilization.
Fantastic tour! Christina was very knowledgeable and made the tour engaging. Included a brief tour of the city, which helped us get the most out of our short day at port.
Christina was a great tour guide. She gave a great tour and explained Crete, Heraklion and Knossos very well. Very patient with us. She’s a great ambassador!
Christina is super nice and knowledgeable. Great trip.
