The Minoan palaces of Crete are the great Bronze Age centres of Knossos, Phaistos, Malia and Zakros, each built around a central court. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. These palaces form the wider world of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what the Minoan palaces are, the four main ones, … Read more
Bull-leaping at Knossos was a daring Minoan ritual in which acrobats vaulted over charging bulls, immortalised in the famous fresco. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Bull-leaping is one of the defining images of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what it was, the famous fresco, how it worked, its meaning, … Read more
Linear B at Knossos is the ancient script found on clay tablets at the palace, deciphered as an early form of Greek. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The tablets are among the most important finds from the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what Linear B is, the tablets found at … Read more
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. Knossos is the largest Bronze Age Minoan palace, a short distance south … 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. Arthur Evans shaped how we experience the Palace of Knossos today, from the walls you walk between to the very name of the culture that built them. The sections … Read more