Rethymno-Chania & BALI: Private Knossos and Heraklion Guided Tour
Overview
Journey Private back in time and visit the Minoan palace at Knossos on a day trip from Rethymno or Chania with Mercedes Vito. Learn more about the ancient civilization at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Following pick-up from your hotel in Rethymno or Chania, travel along the northern coast of Crete by comfortable bus. Make your way to the archaeological site of Knossos, where King Minos built his palace. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the monument, designed by Daedalus in such an intriguing way that no visitor was said to find their way out without the help of a guide!
Journey through the incredible history of King Minos and the Minoan civilization, and hear about some of the legends of Crete at what was once the island's largest palace.
Then, drive to the ancient city of Heraklion to take a tour of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Get some free time at the city center before the return journey to Rethymno or Chania.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Hotel pick-up Chania areas Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platania,Misiria, Rethymno town & Atsipopoulo)
- At Private Tour with minivan Guide in English , German and French is Optional Only if Selected
- Private Guided Tour if guide option selected
- Knossos Palace (child 18 free,over 65 discounted)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Archaeological Museum (child 18 free,over 65 discounted)
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point: • Hotel pick-up (in Chania areas , Bali , Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town Sfakaki, Stavromenos and Atsipopoulo) Pickup is from your hotel or the closest point accessible by a vehicle. You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder). All the pick ups from Rethymno old Town will be from the bus stop of church of four martyrs (4 martyres church).
What To Expect
The Palace of Knossos
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Heraklion
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
- Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rethymno-Chania & BALI: Private Knossos and Heraklion Guided Tour?
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Activity code: C-105339P50
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Hotel pick-up Chania areas Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platania,Misiria, Rethymno town & Atsipopoulo).
- At Private Tour with minivan Guide in English , German and French is Optional Only if Selected.
- Private Guided Tour if guide option selected.
- Knossos Palace (child 18 free,over 65 discounted).
- Food and drinks.
- Personal expenses.
- Archaeological Museum (child 18 free,over 65 discounted).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rethymno-Chania & BALI: Private Knossos and Heraklion Guided Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rethymno-Chania & BALI: Private Knossos and Heraklion Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Hotel pick-up Chania areas Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platania,Misiria, Rethymno town & Atsipopoulo)
- At Private Tour with minivan Guide in English , German and French is Optional Only if Selected
- Private Guided Tour if guide option selected
- Knossos Palace (child 18 free,over 65 discounted)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Archaeological Museum (child 18 free,over 65 discounted)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup begins up to 15 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli
- Infants will be seated with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seat
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