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 Guided Walking Tour (Without Tickets):
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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