Where to Go: 4 Palace Day Trips in Greece

1.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Chania Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 235 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $57Our pick

Travel from the Chania area to Knossos with an English, German, or French-speaking guide. Hear Minoan myths from guides such as Jo, Joanne, and Manoli, tour the palace, visit Heraklion’s museum, and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. The long bus ride is comfortable, but the schedule leaves limited time in Heraklion.

“Really comfortable coach, very friendly guides and lots of activities!”

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2.From Rethymnon: Day Trip to Knossos Palace & Heraklion City

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 216 reviews · 8 hours · from $25Best value

Travel from Rethymnon to Knossos and Heraklion by air-conditioned bus, with two hours at the palace, an optional Archaeological Museum visit, and three hours in town. An escort such as Klaus may share useful facts and guide you between meeting points, but the main visits are self-guided. Pickup covers Rethymnon and nearby resorts.

“It would be nice to have a little more time in Heraklion. Everything else was perfect”

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3.Knossos Palace & Heraklion Full-Day Tour from Rethymno Areas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $25

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rethymno to Knossos and Heraklion. You can choose guided visits, with guides such as George, Sofia, Anastasia, or Antreas leading the day in English, French, or German. Allow extra cash for the €20 Knossos and €12 museum tickets, and expect a long day with free time for lunch, shopping, and the old town.

“We had a lovely time visiting Heraklion for a few hours and then Knossos Palace, our tour guide George was brilliant, we have now been on two trips with him and wow he is so good at his job, very knowledgable, very polite and informative and so so friendly. Overall really pleasant experience!!”

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4.Knossos Palace and Heraklion Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 153 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

Travel from Chania to Knossos Palace, Heraklion, and Rethymno on a 12-hour guided tour. Learn about Minoan myths with a guide such as Katerina, use headsets at the main sites, and choose between museum time and exploring Heraklion. Expect a long day, limited free time, and extra entry fees.

“Our guide was excellent….very informed and had great stories about Greek history.”

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