Der Palast von Knossos, der als Wiege der ersten europäischen Zivilisation gilt, ist eine der wichtigsten antiken Stätten Kretas und steht unter dem Schutz der UNESCO. Lassen Sie einen Experten die Geschichte zum Leben erwecken, während Sie das wertvollste archäologische Juwel der Insel erkunden. Diese Reise beinhaltet auch freie Zeit in den Ferienorten von Rethymnon sowie eine Tour durch die kretische Hauptstadt Heraklion. Andreas, einer unserer ortskundigen Tourguides, sagt: "Die Minoer waren sehr fortschrittlich, und der Palast von Knossos zeigt architektonische Techniken wie mehrstöckige Gebäude und ein ausgeklügeltes Entwässerungssystem, die ihrer Zeit voraus waren."
Sie beginnen den Morgen im bunten Straßengewirr von Rethymnon, wo Sie in den Geschäften stöbern, ein kleines Café aufsuchen oder zum Hafen hinuntergehen können. Der Hafen von Rethymnon, der sich um die kleine Bucht windet, ist ebenso schön wie alt. Die Aussicht auf die Fortezza aus der venezianischen Zeit und auf das Meer ist ein Genuss. Die nächste Station ist die Hauptstadt Kretas, Heraklion. Hier genießen Sie eine geführte Tour zu den schönsten Plätzen der Stadt, wie zum Beispiel dem venezianischen Löwenbrunnen und der Loggia. Außerdem haben Sie etwas Zeit zur freien Verfügung, um die Stadt auf eigene Faust zu erkunden.
Knossos Palast, Rethymnon und Heraklion Tour
- Entdecken Sie den Palast von Knossos - eine der wichtigsten Stätten der europäischen Zivilisation
- Besuchen Sie Rethymnon mit Zeit zur freien Verfügung, um den malerischen Hafen zu bewundern
- Erkunden Sie die geschichtsträchtigen Straßen von Heraklion bei einem geführten Spaziergang zu den Highlights der Stadt
- Bewundern Sie die königlichen Gemächer und den Thronsaal im Palast von Knossos
- Ortskundiger Tourguide mit unübertroffenen Kenntnissen über Kreta und seine Geschichte
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Guide
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Eintrittsgebühren
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Knossos App
Transfer
- Die Knossos App ermöglicht eine 360º- und 3D-Ansicht der archäologischen Stätte
- Nicht geeignet für Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität
- Einige Eintrittsgelder und Extras sind vor Ort zu bezahlen
- Speisen und Getränke nicht inbegriffen
- Bringen Sie Ihren Reisepass oder Ihren offiziellen EU-Ausweis mit
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Lidia
Aus Großbritannien - November 2024Mit der Familie gereist
18 - 24 Jahre alt
Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung5/5
Instructions about meeting point were clear. The guide - Maria, had really nice calming voice, giving informative instructions about the trip and what ...
Annie
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - Oktober 2024Als Paar gereist
45 - 54 Jahre alt
Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung5/5
Maria the guide was exceptional, very knowledgeable and explained everything really well. We loved the itinerary. It was a full day, well planned and ...
M&J G
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - September 2024Als Paar gereist
35 - 44 Jahre alt
Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung5/5
The whole day was great! Our guide Maria was wonderful, very well informed and interesting to listen to!
Gez
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - September 2024Als Paar gereist
Gut
Gesamtbewertung4/5
It was quite expensive and a very long day with a lot of time travelling on the coach.
J M
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - September 2024Mit der Familie gereist
18 - 24 Jahre alt
Hervorragend
Gesamtbewertung5/5
Maria made this tour for us, she was very friendly and so knowledgeable. The tour of Knossos was amazing and her recommendation for lunch was fab too ...
Tigger
Aus Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika - September 2024Mit der Familie gereist
35 - 44 Jahre alt
Gut
Gesamtbewertung3/5
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