Iraklio Trip Overview
Explore the oldest and most intriguing civilization in Europe at Knossos Palace in this Tour to remember. Trace the footsteps of this trailblazing culture and glimpse into their daily lives with one of our knowledgeable professional guides. Venture in premises with conveniences like central ventilation, toilets, bathtubs, and even a highly sophisticated sewer system!
Be captivated by the artistic talent and sheer beauty that still shines from the intricate murals scattered around the palace grounds. Listen to the captivating stories and inspiring legends of myths including the well-known Minotaur and connect deeper into this once flourishing society.
Next visit the archaeological museum of Heraklion and browse through its impressive collection of Minoan artifacts, which is noted to be the most distinguished and complete collection in the world! Once here, you will feel transplanted to another time while viewing their pottery, sculptures, wall paintings and impressive masterpieces.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Iraklio, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Iraklio, Greece, Greece
Explore the oldest and most intriguing civilization in Europe at Knossos Palace in this Tour to remember. Trace the footsteps of this trailblazing culture and glimpse into their daily lives with one of our knowledgeable professional guides. Venture in premises with conveniences like central ventilation, toilets, bathtubs, and even a highly sophisticated sewer system!
Be captivated by the artistic talent and sheer beauty that still shines from the intricate murals scattered around the palace grounds. Listen to the captivating stories and inspiring legends of myths including the well-known Minotaur and connect deeper into this once flourishing society.
Next visit the archaeological museum of Heraklion and browse through its impressive collection of Minoan artifacts, which is noted to be the most distinguished and complete collection in the world! Once here, you will feel transplanted to another time while viewing their pottery, sculptures, wall paintings and impressive masterpieces.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
Visit the remains of the Europe’s first advance civilization, a Palace with seweage, toilet, ventilation, antierthquake systems and more… All designed almost 4000 years ago…
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Xanthoudidou & Hatzidaki Sts, Heraklion, Crete 710 02 Greece
A unique Museum with 14000 unique artifacts. Enjoy here the amazing Minoan Art Dated back to the Bronze Age of Crete (Circa 5000-3000 years ago). Amazing pottery, extraordinary jewellery, wonderful frescoes and the first scripts in Europe…
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
