Visite du palais de Cnossos, d'Héraklion et temps libre à Réthymnon
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Visite du palais de Cnossos, d'Héraklion et temps libre à Réthymnon

4,3/5
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Langue(s): Anglais
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Durée: Plus de 8 heures
Points forts
  • Vous visiterez le palais de Knossos, vestige de l'une des plus anciennes civilisations d'Europe
  • Une visite de la station balnéaire de Réthymnon est au programme, où vous disposerez d'un peu de temps libre
  • Une visite guidée à pied des principales rues d'Héraklion, chargées d'histoire, est prévue
  • Vous pourrez visiter les appartements royaux et la salle du trône du palais de Cnossos
  • Votre guide local vous racontera l'histoire de la Crète au cours de cette visite guidée
Ce qui vous attend

Lieu de naissance de la première civilisation européenne, le palais de Cnossos, classé par l'UNESCO, est l'un des sites antiques les plus importants de Crète. Laissez un expert vous faire revivre l'histoire en explorant le joyau archéologique le plus prisé de l'île. Cette visite propose également du temps libre dans la station balnéaire de Réthymnon et une visite de la capitale crétoise, Héraklion. Andreas, l'un de nos guides locaux experts, explique : "Les Minoens étaient très avancés et le palais de Cnossos présente des techniques architecturales, telles que des bâtiments à plusieurs étages et un système de drainage sophistiqué, qui étaient en avance sur leur temps".

Vous commencerez la matinée dans le dédale de rues colorées de Réthymnon, où vous pourrez flâner dans les boutiques, trouver un petit café ou vous rendre au port. S'enroulant autour de la petite baie, le port de Réthymnon est aussi joli qu'ancien. La vue sur la Fortezza de l'époque vénitienne et sur la mer est un véritable enchantement. La prochaine étape est la capitale de la Crète, Héraklion. Vous profiterez d'une visite guidée des meilleurs endroits de la ville, comme la fontaine du lion vénitienne et la loggia. Vous aurez également du temps libre pour explorer à votre rythme.

La dernière étape de la journée, et non des moindres, est une visite guidée du palais de Cnossos. Admirez des trésors tels que la salle du trône, les appartements royaux et les fabuleuses fresques. Les fresques antiques sont particulièrement impressionnantes. Elles représentent des scènes de la vie quotidienne, des rituels religieux et des créatures mythiques. Vous découvrirez également le labyrinthe, où, selon la légende, se cachait la redoutable créature mi-homme, mi-taureau qu'on appelait le Minotaure.

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  • L'application Knossos permet aux visiteurs de visualiser le site archéologique à 360° et en 3D.
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Ce que les internautes disent de cette expérience

Excellent

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Basé sur 28 évaluations de voyageurs vérifiés

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  • Lidia

    De Royaume-Uni - novembre 2024

    A voyagé en famille

     

    18 - 24 ans

    Excellent

    Note globale

    5/5

    Instructions about meeting point were clear. The guide - Maria, had really nice calming voice, giving informative instructions about the trip and what ...

  • Annie

    De États-Unis d'Amérique - octobre 2024

    A voyagé en couple

     

    45 - 54 ans

    Excellent

    Note globale

    5/5

    Maria the guide was exceptional, very knowledgeable and explained everything really well. We loved the itinerary. It was a full day, well planned and ...

  • M&J G

    De États-Unis d'Amérique - septembre 2024

    A voyagé en couple

     

    35 - 44 ans

    Excellent

    Note globale

    5/5

    The whole day was great! Our guide Maria was wonderful, very well informed and interesting to listen to!

  • Gez

    De États-Unis d'Amérique - septembre 2024

    A voyagé en couple

    Bien

    Note globale

    4/5

    It was quite expensive and a very long day with a lot of time travelling on the coach.

  • J M

    De États-Unis d'Amérique - septembre 2024

    A voyagé en famille

     

    18 - 24 ans

    Excellent

    Note globale

    5/5

    Maria made this tour for us, she was very friendly and so knowledgeable. The tour of Knossos was amazing and her recommendation for lunch was fab too ...

  • Tigger

    De États-Unis d'Amérique - septembre 2024

    A voyagé en famille

     

    35 - 44 ans

    Bien

    Note globale

    3/5

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