Knossos Palace, Heraklion & Melidoni Cave: Private Tour from Rethymno

8 hours

Private Tour

Easy

From 620 €

Description

Discover some of Crete’s most fascinating highlights on a private journey that blends ancient history, vibrant city life and natural beauty.
From the legendary Knossos Palace and the lively atmosphere of Heraklion to the striking beauty of Melidoni Cave, this tour offers a rich and well-balanced experience of the island.

Highlights

Knossos Palace — explore Crete’s most iconic archaeological site and step into the world of King Minos, Minoan civilization and ancient myth.
Heraklion — experience the lively capital of Crete, where history, local life and a vibrant city atmosphere come together.
Melidoni Cave — discover a remarkable cave of natural beauty and historical significance, one of Crete’s most atmospheric hidden treasures.

A beautifully balanced day combining history, culture and nature — perfect for discovering a deeper side of Crete in comfort and at your own pace.

Included

2 guides: an officially licensed guide at Knossos Archaeological Site and a professional local tour leader for the rest of the tour
Skip-the-line ticket purchase assistance
Entrance to Melidoni cave (4 Euros per person)
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Flexible pick-up & drop-off at your preferred time and location
Support from your travel planner before and during your tour
All the legal taxes
Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge
Liability insurance coverage by MINETTA INSURANCE

Not included

Knossos Palace entrance ticket: €20 full price. Free admission for EU citizens up to 25 years old and non-EU citizens up to 18 years old. Reduced admission (€10) for EU citizens aged 65+ during the winter season only (October 1–May 31).
For groups of more than 10 people, headsets are mandatory and cost €2 per person
Lunch and dinner
Gratuities (optional)

What to bring

Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes
Cash or card for personal expenses (entrance tickets, meals, snacks, souvenirs)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 48 hours before departure to receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before departure are non-refundable.

For cruise passengers, a full refund will also be provided if your ship skips port, your cruise is canceled by the cruise line, or your ship’s schedule changes and Cherry Travel is unable to operate the booked tour/service accordingly.

Cherry Travel reserves the right to verify the actual cruise itinerary before approving any cruise-related refund.

Please read our full Terms & Conditions here.

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187, Andrea Papandreou str
Gazi, Heraklion
Greece, 71414

E info@cherry-travel.com
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