Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum
Excursion Knossos Palace and the Labyrinth of the Minotaur
An excursion to the Knóssos Palace tells about the Minoan one of the most ancient civilizations of the world, which originated in Crete more than 5,000 years ago. This is the largest and most attractive monument of the Minoan civilization, the birthplace of the wonderful myths about the Minotaur, the beautiful Ariadne, the brave Tsece and the wise King Minoce. The area of the palace is about 22 000 sq.m. and it was the largest and most luxurious building in Minoj Frit. During a walk through the Knossky Palace, you will see samples of wall paintings and modeling, as well as household items, ceramics, weapons and decorations, evidence of a great civilization. then you will go to the city of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Our tour continues with the visit of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where you can watch the largest collection of Minoan archaeological finds from Crete. Then we continue the tour in the center of the city, where the buildings of the period of Venetian rule remained, such as the Morozini fountain, the Basilica of St. Mark xr. St. Titus the patron saint of Crete. Visit the old market in the heart of the city, the fountain of Lviv where you have the opportunity to go shopping. The Old Market is a meeting place for the inhabitants of Heraklion, in Greek “Herakliotes” to meet and talk and have a good time. While walking through the streets you will feel the local flavor and breath of the city. Next we will visit the beautiful temple of St. Titus, one of the most important monuments in the city of Heraklion. Lviv fountain where you have the opportunity to go shopping. The Old Market is a meeting place for the inhabitants of Heraklion, in Greek “Herakliotes” to meet and talk and have a good time. While walking through the streets you will feel the local flavor and breath of the city. Next we will visit the beautiful temple of St. Titus, one of the most important monuments in the city of Heraklion. Lviv fountain where you have the opportunity to go shopping. The Old Market is a meeting place for the inhabitants of Heraklion, in Greek “Herakliotes” to meet and talk and have a good time. While walking through the streets you will feel the local flavor and breath of the city. Next we will visit the beautiful temple of St. Titus, one of the most important monuments in the city of Heraklion.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Licensed guide, travel program, comfortable bus driver and escort.
WHAT DOES NOT ENTER
Entry tickets.
USEFUL INFORMATION
The Palace of Knossos was built almost 4,000 years ago and even then could boast of cobbled streets, four-story buildings, plumbing and sewage systems!
