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Palace of Knossos and Zeus Cave: Skip The Line + Private Tour

Explore the rumored birthplace of Zeus and a hub of the Minoan civilization

  1. Start time: 08:00

  2. Last admission: 5 minutes before closing

  3. Duration: 7h 30mins

  4. Max group size: 7

  5. Live guide: English

Registered address: Kalonadon 4, 71201, Heraklion Crete, GR
Contact details

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Included

  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation hotel/port/airport
  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide and driver
  • All fees and taxes
  • Liability insurance
  • Coffee or refreshments

Not included

  • Zeus Cave entrance (6 euros per person)
  • Knossos Palace entrance (15 euros per person/9 euros in low season)
  • Official licensed tourism guide at Knossos Palace (100 euros per group)
  • Lunch in a traditional taverna (optional)

Meeting point

Plateia Eleftherias, 712 02, Heraklion
  • Your ticket is your admission ticket
  • Show your mobile ticket at the entrance

Step into a world brimming with natural wonders and mythical tales with a ticket to the Palace of Knossos tour located in Crete. With its beautiful landscapes, old villages, and ancient history, this unique corner is an adventurer's dream.

Visit the legendary Zeus Cave, perched on the slopes of Mount Dikti. As per the legend, this cave is said to be the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. Walk through the steep footpath and witness stalactites, stalagmites, and a hidden lake.

The highlight of this private tour is the Knossos Palace. As the epicenter of the Minoan civilization, a society that shaped the Mediterranean 4,000 years ago, it stands as one of the most visited sites in Greece, second only to the Acropolis. Uncover the secrets of this ancient city and discover a world lost to time.

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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