Create your own itinerary on a tour of Heraklion, the largest city and administrative capital of Crete. Stroll the modern shopping streets of the city centre, stop for a coffee or lunch in one of the many restaurants or just explore its superb medieval buildings. Visit the newly renovated Archaeological Museum to see traditional architecture and ethnographic artefacts from the history of Crete.

Then, go to the Palace of Knossos for a guided tour of one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. Arrive in the afternoon to avoid the thousands of other visitors. Journey back in time and explore one of the most powerful civilisations of the ancient world. See excavations of the palatial complex, and learn about its Minoan settlers, rulers of the Mediterranean in the Aegean Bronze Age.

See ancient murals and royal tombs. Learn the legend of the Minotaur, and hear about the advanced construction techniques and drainage system of the Minoans. Then, transfer back to your accommodation at the end of the tour services.