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Crete private tour: Knossos Palace, Archaeological museum, and Heraklion Town
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Crete private tour: Knossos Palace, Archaeological museum, and Heraklion Town

By Kivotos of Aegean Travel
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Ages 1-99
Duration: 5h
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Live guide: English
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  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Heraklion Port pickup and drop-off
  • Hotels pickup and drop-off (Heraklion town only)
  • There is a supplement charge for pick up and drop off from other locations.
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological museum
  • Entry/Admission - Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • Entry/Admission - The Palace of Knossos


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • Free pick up from centrally located hotels in Heraklion town
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Heraklion cruise port
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16227P4

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16227P4

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      • Kivotos of Aegean Travel
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        Joined in November 2013
      • Discover39225298460
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        Outstanding travel company
        Our experiences with Kivotos of Aegean Travel, specifically with our tour contact, Despina was nothing short of amazing. Initially we booked in January then a health set back was possibly going to interfere with our trip. That being said we had wonderful support and communication with Despina, who made us feel completely comfortable in what we were all experiencing and what the future of the trip held. We eventually got past the health concern and were able to go. In a world so intent on money, and at times can be uncaring this company exceeded our expectations.
        Written November 12, 2024
      • Sightsee14127144497
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        A Trip of a lifetime
        From the beginning to the end our trip was fantastic.Panos & his team managed to make our holiday a dream come true.From meeting us at airports,arranging transportation to hotels,ferries everything went smoothly.The location & quality of our hotels ,the private guided tours all contributed to an amazing experience.
        Written November 7, 2024
      • NancyN8675
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        Amazing Experience, perfectly tailored trip!!
        Hands down, working with Panos was the best decision I made. I normally plan every aspect of my global vacations. A few friends recommend working with him. The entire experience was seamless. He was so quick to respond, worked to create a 11 day itinerary that met our every wish. The hotels were located perfectly and each excursion was fantastic. Having someone with expertise of island hoping was a big plus. All our transfers, flights and tour pick ups were so easy it made for the ultimate relaxing vacation. Panos even met us in Athens and personally walked us around for an hour. I could not have been happier. He even checked in on us during the trip to make sure everything was going great. I have already shared his contact information with a friend. It was a really positive experience working with such a professional that was happy to help answer any question. He completely customized our trip and we loved every aspect. I can't wait to return to Greece. I can't recommend him enough. Do yourself a favor and let him take care of the details so you can live your best Greek Life for a few days!!!
        Written October 28, 2024
      • brnidgrl912
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        Excellent Tour
        We had an amazing time on this tour! Our driver, Marios, was knowledgeable and friendly. He was a local who grew up on the island and gave us so much history from the early days of Mykonos to the island after WW II to the 60s-70s when it became a destination spot to the present. He took us to common tourist sites and to other spots that were not where the tour bus groups go. We drove the island and then walked through the city, all while receiving an excellent education! Highly recommend Marios and this tour!!
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      • terryo163
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        Wonderfully Organised Trip = Great Experience!
        Right from getting in touch through the Kivotos website, we received a quick reply and a great itinerary compiled by Panos. We basically told him what we wanted to see and he came back with an itinerary with hotel options and travel options. Panos always replied quickly to any queries we had and was really helpful. We went to four different Greek Islands - Milos, Santorini, Paros and Mykonos. We also had a few nights in Athens. We went with mostly five star hotels and one four star. They were all great hotels with great views and facilities. Panos had organised all our transfers and ferries. We just had to turn up! It was stress free and so nice to know if we needed any help Panos was just a call away. He also organised a half day tour for us in Athens which was really worth doing. We got taken up to the Acropolis and the guide explained everything so we weren't just walking around looking at a bunch of old ruins! Panos also took the time to meet us in person on our arrival in Athens which we thought was a really nice thing to do and it set our mind at ease that our trip was going to be a great one! We would highly recommend using Kivotos for all your travel needs in Greece and beyond. They offer a great service and create a wonderful holiday for you.
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        Written June 5, 2024
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        Written June 1, 2024
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      Michael
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      Having seen the art, pottery, jewelry, money, arms that were excavated at the palace, and the model recreation of the site at the museum before visiting the palace helped the ruins come to life. As impressive as the model was, physically walking the ruins helped us understand why it took 100 years and 35 different kings to construct this massive compound 1500 years before the birth of Christ. You can still see the remains of the earliest man made water and sewage piping systems, and the first known paved road in Europe. Our guide was exceptional with details for just about any questions we had. Comfortable shoes and a hat are a must for this tour. You can purchase water at the entrance to the site. This tour is worth the full day.
      Written September 14, 2018
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