Journée de visite en Crète : le palais historique de Cnossos et Héraklion
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Journée de visite en Crète : le palais historique de Cnossos et Héraklion

4.4/5

Excellent
388 avis
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77,00 
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Langue(s): Anglais
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Durée: Plus de 8 heures
Points forts
  • Vous visiterez le palais de Cnossos, pouvant remonter le temps aux débuts de la civilisation européenne
  • Vous bénéficiez d'un accès rapide au labyrinthe de couloirs menant au trône original du roi Minos
  • Les rues chargées d'histoire du centre-ville d'Héraklion sont à votre disposition lors d'une visite guidée à pied
  • Achetez des souvenirs et des produits locaux dans l'atmosphère du marché en plein air
  • Guide local expert connaisseur de la Crète et de ses habitants
Ce qui vous attend

"Classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, le palais de Cnossos est l'un des sites archéologiques les plus importants de Crète car c'est là que la première civilisation européenne a vu le jour", explique Veta, l'une de nos guides. Née en Crète, elle connaît bien les légendes et les mythes qui entourent l'attraction la plus populaire de l'île. Vous passerez la journée à regarder l'histoire prendre vie en visitant les terrains du palais, puis rejoindrez Héraklion pour profiter de temps libre dans la capitale.

Jadis centre de la civilisation minoenne de Crète, le palais de Cnossos se trouve au cœur de ce qui est considéré comme la plus ancienne colonie de peuplement d'Europe. Vous ferez une visite guidée de ses trésors, en vous arrêtant notamment à la salle du trône, aux appartements royaux, fresques et autres. De plus, grâce à l'entrée coupe-file, vous évitez les files d'attente.

L'heure sera venue de rejoindre Héraklion, la capitale de l'île. Une promenade guidée dans la ville vous mène à la fontaine des Lions Morozini du 17ᵉ siècle et la Loggia vénitienne de 400 ans, qui demeure l'hôtel de ville. Vous terminerez la journée par du temps libre sur les marchés en plein air. Profitez-en pour vous promener parmi les étals chargés de produits artisanaux et locaux frais, pour prendre un café sur une terrasse et observer le monde passer. Profitez-en pour aller voir la forteresse de Koule et l'église d'Agios Titos.

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Inclus
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrée au palais de Cnossos
  • check L'application "Knossos" vous offre une vue virtuelle à 360 degrés de Cnossos
  • check Casque audioguide
Bon à savoir
  • Pour information, la Crète est une grande île avec beaucoup d'hôtels qui parsèment son littoral. C'est pourquoi le transfert pourrait durer jusqu'à 2h30 dans chaque sens, en fonction de l'emplacement de votre hôtel et des conditions de circulation
  • L'application Cnossos permet aux visiteurs de voir le site archéologique à 360º et en 3D
  • Chaque excursion vendue donne lieu à un don pour la préservation du palais de Cnossos
  • Il s'agit d'une activité très populaire et très demandée. Attendez-vous à des niveaux de participation plus élevés en juillet et en août
  • Munissez-vous de votre passeport ou de votre pièce d'identité officielle de l'UE
  • Ne convient pas aux personnes à mobilité réduite
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Prestataire
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Frais de service
Bonne nouvelle! Aucun frais supplémentaire n'est appliqué à cette réservation.
Conditions d'annulation
Recevez un remboursement de 100% si vous annulez jusqu'à 1 jour avant le début de l'activité.

Ce que les internautes disent de cette expérience

Excellent

4,4 /5

Basé sur 388 évaluations de voyageurs vérifiés


Catégories d'évaluation

Rapport qualité-prix

4,3/5

Service

4,5/5

Sécurité

4,5/5

Personnel

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  • P

    Paul S

    Verified booking

    4.6

    9 novembre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    The guide for Knossos was very knowledgeable and the pace was just right, given that it wasn't very busy on the day we selected. The time allowed for on our own exploring at Knossos was just right. Our guide gave us a good orientation of Heraklion so that we could easily navigate for our own selected place for lunch (not included) and the archaeological museum.

  • B

    BB

    Verified booking

    5

    1 novembre 2025

    A voyagé en famille


    Our guide Popi and driver Yanis were very helpful, Popi was extremely knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the trip and also enjoyed having free time to spend in Heraklion.

  • M

    Mikey

    Verified booking

    3.4

    9 octobre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Knossos was the highlight of the tour although it is a very popular destination and it was very crowded. I don’t think it suits a large group like ours as you are shuffling single file through the crowds and often lose the signal of the guides audio. Quite often the guide in front was talking about something that the last of the group were minutes behind. We had a double decker bus and some of the group had been on for an hour before it picked us up the an 1.5 hrs to the first location.

  • S

    Sara R

    Verified booking

    4.2

    7 octobre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Bobi, our guide was absolutely excellent. The facilities at Knossus are not good and this wasn't explained until everyone has been picked up, it was hard to prepare. Also, lots in Heraklion is closed on a Tuesday, not a disaster, but again, helpful to know in advance.

  • B

    Ben

    Verified booking

    5

    30 septembre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Guide was excellent, really informative and friendly. It was also great to have time on our own and explore Heraklion. Hard to fit everything in but a great overview of the palace. Coach was good and service pleasant

  • J

    Jane Rose

    Verified booking

    3.8

    29 septembre 2025

    A voyagé en couple


    Guide superb Time spent on coach too long preferable if smaller groups less pickups and drop offs

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