Half Day Tours | Κnossos Palace Guided Half Day Tour

The Palace of Knossos 
Visit the Knossos Palace which was built from 1.700 to 1.400 BC. Advanced architectural techniques were used in its construction, and sections of the palace stood up to 5 stories high. Settlements in Knossos date as far back as the Neolithic period. Neolithic remains from around 7.000 BC are found throughout Crete. Explore the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization. Knossos Palace featured 1.300 rooms connected by corridors, and a theater and extensive storerooms, which held large clay containers of oil, grains, dried fish, beans and olives – often with gold hidden beneath.

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel, across from the entrance of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion at 08:30 and drive 5km to southeast off the city to visit the Knossos Palace which was built from 1.700 to 1.400 BC. Advanced architectural techniques were used in its construction, and sections of the palace stood up to 5 stories high. Settlements in Knossos date as far back as the Neolithic period. Neolithic remains from around 7.000 BC are found throughout Crete. Explore the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization.

Knossos Palace featured 1.300 rooms connected by corridors, and a theater and extensive storerooms, which held large clay containers of oil, grains, dried fish, beans and olives – often with gold hidden beneath. The site was discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos. The excavations in Knossos began in 1900 by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans and his team and they continued for 35 years. After the visit of the site we return at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 11:30.

  • Air-conditioned Motorcoach
  • Professional Guide
  • VAT and all legal taxes included

Not Included
  • Pick-up/drop-off transfer
  • Entrance fees to the archaeological site
  • Gratuities