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 Enjoy
a drive from the Venetian lion-guarded port of Heraklion town to
Knossos (approximately 30 minutes), once the capital city of the
prehistoric Minoan civilization, and thought to be the basis for
the original Labyrinth housing the mythological Minotaur.
Follow
your guide in order to visit a portion of the excavated and
partially reconstructed Palace of King Minos, as well as the
surrounding area. The Palace houses the Hall of the Royal Guard,
decorated with frescoes and shields, the Hall of the Double
Axes, and from above, the King's Chamber housing the alabaster
throne amidst paintings of griffins and lilies and the Queen's
Apartment adorned with murals of dolphins and spirals reminding
us of the legend of the Labyrinth, also viewing beautiful
courtyards & shrines.
Return
to your motor coach and drive to the city of Heraklion, where
you can spend free time visiting the open exhibits at the local
Archaeological Museum or visit the town and browse the shops.
Afterwards, return to the port by motor coach in time for ship's
departure.
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