From Rethymno | From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion with free time

Take a 1-day bus excursion from Rethymnon to Knossos. Visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion, and more.

Depart from Rethymnon at around 8:30 AM, heading eastwards along the north coast. Pass the city of Heraklion and continue towards the inland of Crete until you reach the tour's highlight – your visit to the Palace of Knossos.

This is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world, a cradle of European culture and the center of the Minoan civilization. You will be guided (for about 2 hours) through the fascinating story of the Minoan period and hear about both the Minotaur and Ariadne.

Afterwards the bus brings you to the heart of the capital city of Crete – Heraklion. There you have the chance to visit the archaeological museum, where you can see and learn about the Minoan period while accompanied by your guide.

Finally you will have two hours of free time to enjoy the busy and lively city of Heraklion, have Cretan lunch and drink raki. Time will pass before you know it, and at around 6:00 PM the bus will depart on its return journey to Rethymnon

Experience

Highlights

Visit the archaeological museum of Herakion
Explore the Knossos Palace, the center of Minoan civilization
Enjoy a great day in the capital of Crete, Heraklion

Includes
Bilingual guided tour in English, German and French
Bus tickets
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros, Sfakaki, Stavromenos and Georgioupoli

What’s Not Included
Entrance fees for the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum (15+12 Euros)children under 18 free, adults over 65 discounted
No pickup from remote hotels such as Grand Rimondi (pick up is from Creta star bus stop)