Get to know the vibrant city of Heraklion and visit the Palace of Knossos on this half-day adventure that combines a guided tour with free time to explore on your own. Board your motorcoach and journey to the Palace of Knossos, a remarkable, excavated complex once the heart of Minoan society. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through this hub of Crete's Minoan culture and into its royal quarters, central court and storerooms. Learn the tale of the mythical Minotaur and admire the colorful frescoes. Return to Heraklion, where you'll be dropped off at Eleftherias Square for 2.5 hours to spend as you please. Stroll the pedestrian streets lined with shops, fruit markets and tavernas. Important city landmarks include the Koules Venetian Fortress, the Church of St. Titos, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the stately Venetian Castle located at the harbor. Return to the motorcoach at the designated time and ride back to port.