“Knossos Palace” is the one of the most exciting and ancient places to visit in Crete. This is the evidence of one of the most developed civilizations – Minoan civilization, dated back 5th millennium BC.
The palace was destroyed about 1350 BC and extensive reconstructions were carried out by the archeologist, Sir Arthur Evans.
The area of the palace covers 20.000 sq.m. You will be impressed by the variety of building materials and wall-paintings decorating the rooms and passages, and amazed by the advanced level of technology, which is demonstrated by architectural and structural features, such as drainage complex and water supply system.
After “Knossos Palace” we’ll continue our tour and our next stop will be at the center of the capital of Crete in Heraklion, where you’ll visit the Archaeological Museum which is the second museum in Greece after Athens Archaeological Museum by the concernment. The collection of the Minoan antiquities in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is the largest in the world and the museum is considered the main Museum of Minoan civilization.
Pay attention:
1. Entrance tickets to Knossos Palace and Museum are at extra charge. Children under 18 y.o. are free. For students – discounts (in the presence of student’s card).
2. For excursion is necessary: comfortable shoes, head wear, comfortable clothing.
3. You’ll have the opportunity to do some shopping.
Samaria Gorge
The Island of Crete is famous for its gorges: Samaria is the biggest gorge in Europe, one of the most beautiful places in the world, and one the most popular tourist attractions in Crete. It’s a long walk of 16 km from the plateau of Omalos down to the village of Agia Roumeli on the coast of Libyan Sea.
The gorge of Samaria is the longest in Europe and the place of stunning natural beauty, passing through forests of cypresses and pines and walking between vertical cliffs of the mountains. The gorgeous natural vista changes constantly and the purest water comes straight from natural springs all around. The walk ends with a boat trip from Agia Roumeli to Sougia.
Pay attention:
1. Entrance tickets to the Gorge and to the boat are at extra charge.For children entrance to the Gorge is free of charge.
2. For excursion is necessary: sports shoes with hard soles, socks, head wear, comfortable clothing and swimming suites, sun cream, towels.