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Makrigialos-Ierapetra: Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour

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Overview

In Knossos Minoan palace you will enjoy a tour by a professional licensed guide around the magnificent historical sights of the area.
Guide will narrate the great history behind the Minoan civilization, and you will learn about King Minos, famous in mythology for his wisdom and as a judge of the underworld. You will be amazed at how many artifacts are located there from the Minoan civilization. Be sure, you can take pictures of the Minoan Palace and the sights capturing memorable experiences.
After we will take our bus and you will be transferred to the center of Heraklion. A 30 minute tour is offered around the city center by a licensed guide and also provided 2 more free hours. Take advantage to visit the history museum located downtown, but also to go shopping and enjoy your meal in the capital of Crete!

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Entrance to Knossos: 15€ per person. Free for people under 25 years old.
  • Entrance to Archeological Museum of Heraklion: 12€ per person. Free for people under 25 years old.
  • Guide Headphones: 2€ per person
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Meeting and Pickup

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Our meeting will be on the main road.

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Filotheou A' Str, Ierapetra 722 00, Greece

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Knossos Archaeological Site

Knossos guided tour from a proffessional licenced guide
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Heraklion

Guided wlking tour by a professional guide and free time for shopping, coffee or lunch.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation from Heraklio to Ierapetra - 1 hour
  • Pickups & Dropoffs from Makrigialos hotels adds 1 hrs in the total duration of the tour (total 8 hrs)
  • Pickup & Dropoffs from Ierapetra hotels adds 1 hr in the total duration of the tour (total 7hrs)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Makrigialos-Ierapetra: Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Makrigialos-Ierapetra: Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Experienced tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance to Knossos: 15€ per person. Free for people under 25 years old.
  • Entrance to Archeological Museum of Heraklion: 12€ per person. Free for people under 25 years old.
  • Guide Headphones: 2€ per person.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Makrigialos-Ierapetra: Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Makrigialos-Ierapetra: Knossos Palace & Heraklion City 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Entrance to Knossos: 15€ per person. Free for people under 25 years old.
  • Entrance to Archeological Museum of Heraklion: 12€ per person. Free for people under 25 years old.
  • Guide Headphones: 2€ per person

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation from Ierapetra to Heraklion (Knossos) - 1 hour
  • Transportation from Heraklio to Ierapetra - 1 hour
  • Pickups & Dropoffs from Makrigialos hotels adds 1 hrs in the total duration of the tour (total 8 hrs)
  • Pickup & Dropoffs from Ierapetra hotels adds 1 hr in the total duration of the tour (total 7hrs)
  • Pickup & Dropoffs from Agios Nikolaos hotels (total tour duration 6 hrs)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • 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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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