08:00 Pick up time

Greece is a country with great ancient history and Crete couldn’t be the exception.
Minoan Civilization dates from c. 2700 to 1100 BC and represents the first advanced civilization in Europe.
The first Cretan palaces were built approx. at c. 1900 BC. 10:00 Knossos Palace Knossos was the centre of Minoan civilization.
The Minoan palace was an important city in antiquity, centre of economy and trade, concentrating wealth and political and religious authority.
Knossos is connected to the myth of Minotaur that is said to have lived in the Labyrinth, and also the myth of Daidalos and Ikaros.

12:30 Heraklion Archeological Museum & Free time at the city

To have an holistic view of the Minoan Civilization we will visit
the Archeological museum of Heraklion where you can admire
various treasures of the Palace of Knossos.

The museum is located in the town center of Heraklion and houses a number of finds from different periods,
covering a chronological span of over 5500 years and different parts of Crete.
You can wander around the city of Heraklion and enjoy free time to get to know the city and its habitants.

14:00 Departure from Heraklion 16:00 Return to Chania

Option 2

08:00 Pick up time

Greece is a country with great ancient history and Crete couldn’t be the exception.
Minoan Civilization dates from c. 2700 to 1100 BC and represents the first advanced civilization in Europe.
The first Cretan palaces were built approx. at c. 1900 BC.

10:00 Knossos Palace Knossos was the centre of Minoan civilization.

The Minoan palace was an important city in antiquity, centre of economy and trade,
concentrating wealth and political and religious authority.

Knossos is connected to the myth of Minotaur that is said to have lived in the Labyrinth,
and also the myth of Daidalos and Ikaros.

13:00 Rethymnon City Rethymnon is the third largest town of the island located at the north coast.

It’s a place that combines
history with the 16th century buildings of the Venetian period,
the old harbor and small alleys together with mosques and orthodox and catholic churches.

15:00 Departure from Rethymnon

16:00 Return to Chania

Private Transportation

Experienced driver

Pick up and drop off from hotel

Free map and bottle of water provided on the tours