Knossos vs Phaistos pits the grand, reconstructed Minoan palace against a quieter, unreconstructed site in a magnificent setting. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. This comparison helps travellers planning a Minoan trip around the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the differences, the reconstruction, the settings, whether to visit both and which … Read more
A Knossos map helps you navigate the sprawling palace, arranged around a great central court with wings of royal rooms, storerooms and shrines. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Understanding the layout makes a visit to the Palace of Knossos far less confusing. The sections below cover the overall plan, the central and … Read more
Visiting Knossos from Chania means a long trip across Crete, best done as an organized day tour or a self-drive with an early start. Plan day tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Chania lies far to the west of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether it is worth the trip, organized … Read more
Knossos with kids works well when you bring the Minotaur myth to life, go early and come prepared for the sun. Plan family tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Children can enjoy the Palace of Knossos with a little planning. The sections below cover whether it suits kids, making it fun, practical family tips, … Read more
Knossos private tours give you a personal expert guide, a flexible pace and a tailored visit to the Minoan palace. Plan private tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. A private tour is the most personal way to see the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they offer over group tours, what they … Read more
The best tips for visiting Knossos are to go early, buy tickets ahead, take a guide and come prepared for sun. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. A little preparation makes a visit to the Palace of Knossos far more rewarding. The sections below cover when to go, tickets, taking a guide, what … Read more
Sir Arthur Evans was the British archaeologist who excavated and controversially reconstructed Knossos, and named the Minoan civilization. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Evans shaped how we experience the Palace of Knossos today. The sections below cover who he was, how he excavated the site, why he reconstructed it, how he named … Read more
The Minotaur and the Labyrinth are the famous myth of Knossos, where Theseus slew the bull-headed beast in King Minos’s maze. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The legend is woven into the story of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the myth, whether Knossos is the labyrinth, who the Minotaur … Read more
The Throne Room at Knossos holds the oldest throne in Europe, a carved alabaster seat flanked by painted griffins. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The Throne Room is one of the most evocative spaces in the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it is, the throne itself, the griffin frescoes, … Read more
The Knossos frescoes are the vivid Minoan wall paintings of bull-leapers, dolphins and elegant figures, with the originals kept in the Heraklion museum. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The frescoes are among the treasures of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what they are, the most famous scenes, whether they … Read more