Knossos

Only a few kilometres south of Heraklion, Knossos, the capital of King Minos and the centre if the magnificent Minoan civilization is located. Our visit will take us a step back in time and some 4000 years, 2000 BC. Knossos and her palace, famous throughout the world through the myths of Europe, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth and Theseus, Daedalus and Ikarus, will open us a window to the most ancient civilisazation of Europe and its reality you can’t miss. Knossos’ architectural feats include several story buildings (first in the world) with light wells and bathrooms, impressive pillars and an ingenuous drainage, system, aqua ducts, irrigation systems, paved roads and magnificent frescoes.

All these will impress you and show and advanced beautiful jewellery and a way of life you never thought possible in the dawn of history. In Heraklion you may wander around the city to see the Venetian buildings and castle, the impressive Cathedral, the fountains, the open street markets or just to have lunch. The visit to the town’s famous archaeological museum, situated in  the centre of the city, is a must. Heraklions Museum is considered one of the richest in the world with the most important finds of the Minoan Era (5000 BC to 395 AD) displayed here.

Price: €29,- p.p.

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