Greek Islands

Classical Greece: 1-Day Knossos

We'll start the tour in the morning with a visit to Knossos and its famous palace.

Crete, Knossos, Octopus Jar

We'll start the tour in the morning with a visit to Knossos and its famous palace, a major city of the Minoan civilization 4,000 years ago. The palace is a few kilometers from Heraklion and covers more than 20,000 sq. meters (24,000 sq yd).

We'll continue with a visit of the town of Heraklion, with time for lunch and a short walk through its shopping center.

In the afternoon, there will be a guided tour of the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, which contains some of the most important artifacts of the Minoan civilization and is considered to be one of the five most important museums in Greece.

From: Heraklion City

Photo Gallery

Heraklio: Gold signet ring from a tomb at Isopata (Knossos area). On the bezel is a representation of women in ecstatic ritual dance, in a meadow with lilies. The smaller figure is considered to be a goddess descending from the sky.

Heraklion Minoan Statuette: Fertility Goddess from the Palace of Knossos

Accommodation

	5-Star Hotels (4) 4-Star Hotels (4) 3-Star Hotels (6) 2-Star Hotels (3) Pensions (1)

Excursions

	Heraklion: Visit to Knossos and the Archaeological Museum Unknown Crete Southeast Crete Heraklion to Santorini One-Day Cruise Heraklion Excursion to Samaria Gorge Heraklion: Cretan Night Classical Greece: 1-Day Knossos

Greek Island Hopping Plus

	Danae 10 Days / 9 Nights: Athens (1 night) - 3-Day Aegean Cruise - Athens (1 night) - 4-Day Classical Tour (3 nights) - Athens (1 night)

Gay Tourism

Guides

Accommodation

Villa Ralfa

Commitment Ceremonies

Excursions

Classical Greece: 1-Day Knossos

Information

Classical Greece Packages

	Classical Greece: Athens City Tour This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Classical Greece: Half-Day Cape Sounion Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of theTemple of Poseidon stand guard over the Aegean. Classical Greece: Half-Day Ancient Corinth This is an opportunity to view the incredible Corinth Canal and to explore the historic sites of beautiful Corinth. Classical Greece: Half-Day Delos Delos, the Sacred Island of Antiquity. The Birthplace of Apollo Classical Greece: Half-Day Lindos Lindos is not only one of the most important Classical sites in the Dodecanese, it is also one of the most beautiful settings offering an extraordinary view over the modern town of Lindos and further to the sea. Classical Greece: 1-Day Argolis A drive through lush green mountainous areas takes you to Epidaurus, Nauplia and Mycenae. Classical Greece: 1-Day Delphi Delphi, a place of worship and an important Sanctuary. Classical Greece: 1-Day Knossos We'll start the tour in the morning with a visit to Knossos and its famous palace. Classical Greece: 2-Day Delphi Tour Magnificent Delphi in just two days, with dinner and overnight in Delphi. Classical Greece: 2-Day Argolis Tour Corinth, Mycenae, Nauplion and Epidauros in only two days, with dinner and overnight in Nauplion. Classical Greece: 2-Day Delphi and Meteora Tour Two Classical favorites in just two days, with dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. Classical Greece: 3-Day Delphi and Meteora Tour Breathtaking Delphi and Meteora in three days, with dinner and two overnights. Classical Greece: 3-Day Full Tour of the Classics The most important sites of Classical Greece in only three days, with dinners and two overnights. Classical Greece: 4-Day Full Tour of the Classics, with Meteora All of the Classics, plus Meteora, in four days, with dinners and three overnights.

Rentals

	Helicopter Charter Services Private Jet Limousine Rental Yacht Charter Services Car Rental in Greece

Other Services

	Transfers Ticketing