Irakleion: Knossos Palace Ticket & Audio Tour

Full Version: Irakleion: Knossos Palace Ticket & Audio Tour Take a captivating journey through Knossos, Crete's most extensive Bronze Age archaeological site, with this in-app audio tour that includes a ticket. Whether referred to as the Labyrinth or Knossos Palace, this location served as the Minoan civilization and culture's ceremonial and political hub. Delve into the intricate network of workspaces, residences, and storage areas surrounding the central square, and be captivated by the detailed depictions of Cretan life during the late Bronze Age adorning the palace walls. Situated a mere 5 kilometers southeast of Heraklion, in the idyllic valley of the Kairatos River, Knossos is ensconced by hills once blanketed in oak and cypress trees. Despite the natural transformations over 9,000 years, this tour will transport you back in time, allowing you to envision the Minoan landscape. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Knossos through a self-guided audio tour and unravel the mysteries of this ancient civilization. Note! Knossos opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (Last entrance to the site at 16:30).