The History Of Crete

Discover the history of Crete on a guided tour of the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. Learn about the myths of the Minotaur and Daedalus and Icarus.

Knossos is the most important center of Minoan civilization. It’s the place that the myth of labyrinth with the Minotaur and the myth of Daedalus and Icarus are connected.

After a 2 hours tour in the palace of Knossos, we will slope away to the city of Heraklion and the Archeological museum which is one of the most notable museum of Greece and one of the most important of Europe. The museum includes exhibits from all the eras of Cretan prehistory and history but also collections with unique masterpieces of Minoan art.

The tour includes a professional guide

At the end, we will have free time to visit the city of Heraklion for shopping or food.

Departure from:

• Rethymno at 07:30am
• Panormos στις 08:30am

Free time:
• 2 hours in Knossos Palace
• 4 hours in Heraklion City

*NOT INCLUDED:

• Entrance ticket Knossos Palace(15€/person)
• Entrance ticket HERAKLION ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (12€ / person)