Knossos is the most famous site on Crete and a must-see for anyone who wants to see our beautiful island. The heart of an amazing old society can be found in Greece, on an interesting historical site. We can learn a lot about the site’s first inhabitants, the Minoan people, who ruled the Mediterranean by looking into digs, local stories, and history records. Knossos is a very important landmark that shows how much of an effect a society had on history. There is a simple castle, a painted room, royal tombs, and a royal home there.
The royal hallways were called the Labyrinth because they were so complicated. According to story, the Minotaur used to live in the Labyrinth. People are still amazed by the palace of Knossos on Crete because of its amazing architectural plan, the use of luxurious and expensive materials, the use of cutting-edge building and draining methods, and its huge size.
After our trip to Knossos Palace, we’ll go to Patsides to visit the Minoan Farm, an olive oil mill. Visitors to this one-of-a-kind spot can try their delicious goods and look around their huge farm, which is filled with lots of Cretan flowers.
We go back to the city so we can take a stroll through the centre of Heraklion. If you want to make the most of your time in the capital of Crete, you can visit the Archaeological Museum to learn more about the island’s past or just walk around and look at the beautiful ancient buildings. You can also check out the city’s modern shops, grab a coffee at the famous Lion Square, or eat at one of the many traditional restaurants in the middle of the city.
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Boasting garden views, Heraklion-Knossos Luxury Home offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 5.6 km from Venetian Walls. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from The Palace of Knossos, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The villa has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
Guests at the villa can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 6 km from Heraklion-Knossos Luxury Home, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.
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€171
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Featuring garden views, Olive Grove Cottage Skalani provides accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 8 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 5.3 km from The Palace of Knossos, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site.
The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home.
The holiday home offers a picnic area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Venetian Walls is 8.6 km from Olive Grove Cottage Skalani, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.
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€98
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Situated in Áno Fortétsa, 2 km from The Palace of Knossos and 4.2 km from Venetian Walls, Melina Knossos Iraklio Crete features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is located 4.7 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and provides a lift.
The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 17 km from the apartment, while Cultural Conference Centre of Heraklion is 4.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 5 km from Melina Knossos Iraklio Crete.
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€45
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Situated near Knosós, this air-conditioned apartment features a patio and offers free WiFi access. The unit is 3.4 km from Heraklio Town.
The kitchen features a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, as well as a coffee machine. A flat-screen TV is featured.
A bus stop offering access to Heraklio City is within walking distance. Hersonissos is 22 km from Giorgos Large Size Apartments -Family Friendly with Free Parking and Yard Views, while Bali is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 4 km from Giorgos Large Size Apartments -Family Friendly with Free Parking and Yard Views.
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€69
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