Full Day Private Tour in Heraklion Archaeological Sites
Overview
Uncover the Mysteries of the Minoans.
Delve into the fascinating world of the Minoan civilization on a private tour to two of Crete’s most iconic archaeological sites: Knossos Palace and Phaistos Palace. This exclusive experience takes you on a journey through history, exploring the grandeur, myths, and achievements of Europe’s earliest advanced civilization.
Worth to see and explore the caves of Matala that people from all over the world were living in 1960 shaving a very difference way of life.
It is believed that the Matala Caves were originally used as tombs during Roman occupation over 2,000 years ago.
What's Included
- Coffee Water and Refreshments
- Private Transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
- Entrance tickets at Matala's Caves
- Liability Insurance
- Pick up and drop off from your accommodation hotel/port/airport
- English speaking Driver Guide
- Entrance tickets at Knossos Palace 20 euro per person
- Entrance tickets at Phaistos Palace 8 euro per person
Meeting and Pickup
We'll pick up all customers from their accommodation hotel/port/airport. We don't pick up travelers from Channia,Sitia and Ierapetra regions.
What To Expect
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The Palace of Knossos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site of Phaistos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Matala
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Coffee Water and Refreshments.
- Private Transportation in Mercedes Benz Van.
- Entrance tickets at Matala's Caves.
- Liability Insurance.
- Pick up and drop off from your accommodation hotel/port/airport.
- English speaking Driver Guide.
- Entrance tickets at Knossos Palace 20 euro per person.
- Entrance tickets at Phaistos Palace 8 euro per person.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day Private Tour in Heraklion Archaeological Sites is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Private Tour in Heraklion Archaeological Sites will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Coffee Water and Refreshments
- Private Transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
- Entrance tickets at Matala's Caves
- Liability Insurance
- Pick up and drop off from your accommodation hotel/port/airport
- English speaking Driver Guide
- Entrance tickets at Knossos Palace 20 euro per person
- Entrance tickets at Phaistos Palace 8 euro per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
