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Semi-private, shared tour. With this tour option, we provide shuttle from Heraklion city center (in front of Astoria Capsis hotel) or Heraklion port (from the passenger station). Use the same ticket to enter the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion later.
Join a guided tour of Knossos, a complex of more than 1500 interlocking rooms, once an astonishing palace built for a mighty king of the Bronze Age. Knossos is considered Europe’s oldest city.
As you wander through the labyrinthine ruins, get the chance to see the original throne of ‘’Minos”, the mystifying sanctuaries, the luxurious domestic quarters of the royal family, Crete’s treasures pantries, and the water-management systems.
The first palace of Knossos was erected soon after 2000 BC. In 1700 BC, a catastrophic earthquake destroyed the Palace. A new palace was built immediately, the most monumental of all, and for over 300 years it represented the pre-eminent center of power in Bronze Age Crete.
The new palace was an imposing complex with important architectural innovations, splendid frescoes adorning the walls, hundreds of rooms distributed in four storeys, impressive storage areas, specialized workshops, and spacious courts hosting ceremonies and feasts.
Learn how during the last decades of the 14th century BC, a series of earthquakes led to the final destruction of the palace.
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Find below list of stays near Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with max. 8 People:
Situated in Heraklio Town, 1.5 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 1.8 km from Venetian Walls, Heraklion chic and minimalistic apartment with sea view features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 6.3 km from The Palace of Knossos.
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Heraklion chic and minimalistic apartment with sea view include Heraklion Port, Koules and Municipal Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.
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€79
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Located in Heraklio Town, 1.5 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 1.8 km from Venetian Walls, Minimal Loft Art with Sea View Over Heraklion Harbour provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 6.3 km from The Palace of Knossos and 16 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.
The apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Minimal Loft Art with Sea View Over Heraklion Harbour include Heraklion Port, Koules and Municipal Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.
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€79
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Built in 1925 and classified as a monument, the GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion, overlooking the old Venetian port and within walking distance of all the major sights of the city. This prestigious hotel offers fine dining, a health club and a rooftop plunge pool. Guests also benefit from free parking.
The 58 elegantly decorated rooms and suites feature the latest facilities such as private telephone line with voice mail, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe, mini fridge, soundproof windows, sprinklers and smoke detectors. The bathrooms are equipped with a TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Additional amenities, such as spa bath, are provided in some rooms and suites.
The “Plaza Café” is a casual, all day, all-purpose indoor café ideal for enjoying your breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a cup of coffee overlooking the old port. “The Living Room” lounge is the ideal sitting area located between the two atriums of the hotel, providing a TV corner and a library. “The Megaron 5th” Bar Restaurant is located on the top floor, offering the city’s most stunning views of the old Venetian port and the Aegean Sea. It provides a unique combination of an excellent location, lounge music and contemporary Cretan cuisine with carefully selected dishes prepared by the hotel’s artisan Chef. “The Megaron 5th” is open only during the summer season.
The Health Club on the 4th floor, exclusively reserved for hotel guests, is equipped with a variety of fitness equipment as well as a steam bath, a hot tub, a massage table and a sauna with colour and music therapy. The sun beds and umbrellas by the pool area on the roof are perfect for relaxing after a busy day.
The GDM Megaron staff is at guests’ disposal around the clock, providing twice daily maid service, room service and courteous concierge assistance. Well-equipped meeting rooms are the ideal venue for meetings whether it is a seminar, a cocktail reception, a gala dinner or even an exhibition.
GDM Megaron is located in the heart of Heraklion’s business and shopping district, within walking distance of the Archaeological and the Historical Museum. Heraklion Port is 2 km away, while Heraklion International Airport is within 5 km of the hotel.
Set in Heraklio Town in the Crete region, LAVRIS City Suites features accommodation with free WiFi.
The aparthotel offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and bath or shower. A fridge is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. A minibar is available upon charge. Breakfast is served upon request.
Municipal Museum of the Battle of Crete and the National Resistance is a 2-minute walk from LAVRIS City Suites. Heraklion International Airport is 3 km from the property.
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€117
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