Knossos Palace and Heraklion Museum

A visit to Crete is incomplete without visiting the renowned Minoan Palace of Knossos! This fabulous site is dating back 4.000 ago. Two brilliant palaces built in Neolithic times… Visit the room of the thrown and the frescoes depicting the Prince of Crete. Every single stone suggests that a great civilization was born in this very place. Dating from 2000 BC this site remains one of the wonders of the world. The tour of the Palace is followed by a visit to the Archeological Museum of Heraklion, where the entire Minoan civilization may be traced and which houses priceless exhibits from all over Crete. Afterwards you will visit the capital Heraklion where there is free time and the chance to visit the shops. The town of Heraklion is the largest urban centre of Crete, the capital of the region of Crete and the economic centre of the island. During the Minoan period the town of Heraklion served as a port to Knossos. Currently it’s population is approximately 160.000. Since the Minoan period the town of Heraklion became the host of varied cultures and civilizations whose indelible marks are visible in the form of fountains, castles, walls, palaces, and other monuments. Heraklion is a heaven for architects and historians, as well as a cosmopolitan town, particularly during the summer period when thousands of visitors can be seen shopping in the market or visiting the museums. The city has a lot to offer to those who are in search of culture and entertainment. Audio tour guide system (wireless devices) included.