Palacio de Cnosos - Ticket y audioguía opcional

Enjoy an exciting visit to Knossos, Crete’s most famous historical attraction with a pre-booked time-slotted entry e-ticket, a compelling audio tour downloadable on your phone and a detailed site map. Choose your preferred time slot and enjoy the Minoan beauty through Clio Muse Tours. Visit the grand capital of Minoan Crete, located 5 km south of Heraklion, and see the evocative setting with the impressive ruins and the brightly-colored frescoes, come alive through an engaging narrative that sheds light upon various elements of Minoan culture. The cupbearers and procession frescoes at the South Propylaeum depicting scenes from everyday life and the ceremonial activities in Minoan Crete are a great insight into the aesthetic ideals of the time. Follow the evolution of Minoan fashion, learn about the popular hairstyles of the people and discover the beauty products that they used to touch up their look. At the West Magazines, where the storage facilities of the palace are located, you will gain an understanding of the well-organized bureaucracy that supported the palace organization, the earliest forms of linear writing, as well as the Minoan economy and trade networks. Discover the copy of the 'Prince of the Lilies' at the South Entrance Corridor and gaze out on Mount Juktas, perfectly framed by the eroded walls of the palace. Visit the Queen’s Megaron decorated with the famous blue dolphins fresco and equipped with a bathroom and a toilet room where you will find out everything about the bath habits in the Minoan era.