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 10.30 and 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