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
Knossos day trips run from across Crete, easiest from Heraklion and as longer coach excursions from Chania, Rethymno and the resorts. Plan day trips and tickets through My Greece Tours. A day trip is how most travellers see the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether you can visit in a day, trips from … Read more
A Knossos and Heraklion tour pairs the Minoan palace with the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where its original frescoes are kept. Plan combined tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Combining the two is the fullest way to experience the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what the tour is, why the palace and museum … Read more
The best time to visit Knossos is spring or autumn, early in the day, when the weather is mild and the crowds and heat are lower. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Timing makes a real difference to a visit to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the best season, the … Read more
Knossos opens daily year-round, with longer hours in summer and shorter ones in winter, and an early start beats the crowds and heat. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Opening hours shape any visit to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the hours, whether it opens all year, the best time … Read more
Knossos lies just southeast of Heraklion on Crete, reached easily by local bus, taxi, car or organized tour. Plan transport and tours through My Greece Tours. Getting there is the first practical step for visiting the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover where Knossos is, the bus, driving and taxis, reaching it from the … Read more
Knossos guided tours bring the Minoan palace to life with an expert guide, and almost always include the entry ticket. Plan guided tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. A guided tour is one of the most rewarding ways to see the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether tours are worth it, what … Read more