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Knossos palace wonder
Glaucus audio stories KidsLoveKnossos
Glaucus audio stories KidsLoveKnossos
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Glaucus audio stories KidsLoveKnossos
Glaucus audio stories KidsLoveKnossos
Glaucus audio stories KidsLoveKnossos

The Palace of Knossos for families

    If you are near Heraklion, we strongly recommend that you don’t miss out on visiting the Palace of Knossos. Knossos is a very important and popular attraction in Crete and Greece.

    It was one of the most advanced cities of ancient Greece and the centre of the famous Minoan civilization. The first settlement at Knossos dates back to the Neolithic Age, around 7,000BC. The palace of Knossos was the heart of the city of Knossos and throne to the legendary King Minos, son of Zeus and Europe. This brilliant palace was designed by the legendary architect Daedalus. It was a multi-storey building covering approximately 20,000m2.

    Knossos plays an important role in Greek mythology and is connected with great legends such as the story of Daedalus and Icarus, the fearsome Minotaur, and the love story of Theseus and Ariadne.

    If you want to make the most out for your family visit to the Palace of Knossos, we recommend one of our family-friendly Palace of Knossos toursKid expert guides will keep your kids engaged and focused. With the use of our 3D virtual reality devices we will stimulate their imagination and help them visualize how the Palace of Knossos used to look like thousands of years ago.

    For the Percy Jackson fans, we have created Mythology Tours inspired by Percy Jackson.

    Before you plan your visit to Knossos, we suggest you have a look at these Kids Love Knossos myths and stories. Your kids will love them!

    Families should know

    • Bring water, a hat and sunscreen before entering the archaeological site
    • During the summer months, it gets very hot inside and there is not much shade
    • If you visit during summer, try to avoid the midday hours (12.00 – 16.00) due to high temperatures
    • Avoid the weekends as it can be crowded
    • During the summer, there are long queues at the ticket counters. We suggest arriving relatively early in the morning
    • Parts of the Palace have been restored and are replica’s
    • Do not expect to see the maze as it is just part of the myth of Knossos
    • In some parts of the palace, there are stairs, which makes access for strollers a bit challenging.
    • Food is not allowed inside the archaeological site
    • For prompt information about the timetable and tickets please follow this link: http://odysseus.culture.gr
    Address: Knossos, 71409, Heraklion, Crete

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    Kids will love

    • Listening to the myths of Ariadne, Theseus and the Minotaur
    • The throne of the legendary King Minos

    Parents will love

    • The atmosphere of the Palace
    • Its colourful frescoes
    map Explore the map

    Best season to visit

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    • Knossos is one of the most visited places in Crete. The myth of the labyrinth is unbelievably popular among both young and older visitors. It does not matter whether its popularity is due to legend or reality…in any case it is certainly worth a visit.

    • This website really helped me find useful information that explains the story of the Knossos palace and the fact that it had 5,000 rooms

    • This is a wonderful place to take your children if you want to go on a vacation.

    • When in Greece,this is definitely the perfect place to bring your kids. It was really well preserved and a lovely family area. be sure to visit here.

    • We are looking for a tour of knosso palace on sunday. We are a family of four (kids: 13 and 11). We speak italian and spanish

      • Hello Benedetta! Thank you so much for your interest in our Palace of KNOSSOS TOUR FOR FAMILIES. This is a great experience for you and your kids. You will definitely have amazing time. Maria has already sent you an email with all info you need. Looking forward to your email. All the best.

     
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