Day Trip to Heraklion City & Knossos Palace from Rethymnon

About the Activity

What to Expect

Join us for a thrilling day trip from Rethymnon to Knossos and Heraklion City. After our departure from Rethymnon, our first stop on this excursion will be at Knossos, where the first Minoan palace was built on the ruins of an ancient Neolithic settlement. This palace is closely connected with fascinating legends, including the famous myth of the labyrinth and the Minotaur.

Our next stop will be Heraklion City, where you will have free time to explore. You can visit the archaeological museum, shop for local goods, enjoy a coffee, or have lunch in one of the many charming spots.

After a day of exploring, we will return to our starting point. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, families, and travellers who want to experience both ancient history and modern city life in Crete.

Highlights

• Visit the first Minoan palace at Knossos and learn about the myth of the labyrinth and the Minotaur

• Explore Heraklion City, visit the archaeological museum, and enjoy local shops and restaurants

• Don't worry about a thing thanks to our hotel pick-up service

Itinerary

• Depart from your accommodation or a nearby place

• Knossos

• Heraklion (free time)

• Arrival back at your accomodation or nearby location

Pick Up

If you wish to make use of our pickup service from the Rethymno Area (Panormo until Kavros), please contact us after completing the booking.

Characteristics of the bus

• Number of passengers: 47

• Restroom

• Accessible to strollers

Not Included

• Entry ticket to Knossos for 15€ or to Knossos and Museum for 20€

Bring Along

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Cash or card

• Comfortable shoes and clothes

• Camera

• Food and drinks

Good to Know

• Suitable for children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly

• Accessible to strollers

• Not accessible to wheelchairs

• Pets allowed upon request (need to be in a pet box, if they can be brought along)

• Infants (0-3 y.) must sit with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seats