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Ancient Palace of Knossos and Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Duration:
5 hours Starts from:
Heraklion,
Greece
price: from 45 EUR
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
If you're visiting Heraklion, you must visit the Ancient Palace of Knossos - where the legend of the labyrinth originated as far back as 2000 BC. Continue for a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion where you will see the collection of Minoan treasures.
This tour is seasonal and operates from Mayl to October only.
No visit to the town of Heraklion is complete without a visit to the "Ancient Palace of Knossos", the origin of the legend of the labyrinth, which dates back as far as 2000 BC. It was the residence of the legendary King Minos and is situated in a small valley overlooking the river, only 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Heraklion town.The Palace itself was a multistoried structure with many floors, innumerable corridors and colonnades, excavated and reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans in 1900. It was the political, economic and religious center of the glorious Minoan Dynasty.
Complete your history lesson with a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and admire the greatest collection of Minoan treasures and priceless exhibits in the world.
ROUTE DETAILS
Start from: Heraklion,
Greece
Visited cities:
Heraklion
Finish point: Heraklion,
Greece
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Transportation type: coach tours
Hotel pick-up included: yes
Access for disabled: no
Guidance type: guided tour
Tour languages: English
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