Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel, across from the entrance of the Heraklion
Archaeological Museum, in front of Hari’s Creperie, Heraklion at 08.30 to start the visit of the Heraklion
Archeological Museum, the second biggest in Greece, after the Museum of Athens. The tour begins with
introduction of the oldest findings of Crete from 6000bc, then of the highlight Minoan palaces of Knossos,
Festos, Mallia and Zakros. The tour continues with objects from cemeteries, shrines, houses and ends with the
Minoan frescoes of Knossos.
When we finish with the visit of the Archaeological Museum, at approximately 10.30, we will drive 5km to
southeast off the city to visit the Knossos Palace which was built from 1700 to 1400 BC. Advanced architectural
techniques were used in its construction, and sections of the palace stood up to 5 stories high. Settlements in
Knossos date as far back as the Neolithic period. Neolithic remains from around 7000 BC are found throughout
Crete. Explore the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization. Knossos Palace featured 1,300 rooms connected by
corridors, and a theater and extensive storerooms, which held large clay containers of oil, grains, dried fish,
beans and olives – often with gold hidden beneath. The site was discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos. The
excavations in Knossos began in 1900 A.D. by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans and his team and they
continued for 35 years. After the visit of the site, we return at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 13:30.
Included Air-conditioned Motorcoach, Professional Guide, VAT and all legal taxes included
Not Included Pick up-drop off transfer, Entrance fees to the archaeological sites (AD / RED), Gratuities, Anything
that is not specified in the program as included