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Ancient ruins in Crete

The Palace of Knossos ©
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The Palace of Knossos , Knosos
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Built over a Neolithic town, The Palace of Knossos represented the ceremonial and political center of Minoan civilization on Crete. English a
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Palace of Faistos ©
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Palace of Faistos , Sivas
4.0
Get a glimpse of the life of Minoan people through a visit to the ruins of a Minoan palace. At Palace of Faistos, learn about the relationshi
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Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera ©
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Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera , Souda
4.5
Tour the remains of massive Roman water cisterns and wander through structures spanning over 2,000 years of history at Archaeological Site of
Tours from $112
Malia Palace Archaeological Site ©
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Malia Palace Archaeological Site , Malia
3.6
Explore Malia Palace Archaeological Site to see what's left of the palace built here several thousand years ago. The palace was constructed i
Tours from $71
Archaia Poli tis Lato ©
Ruin
Archaia Poli tis Lato , Kritsa
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Tours from $625

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Crete

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The largest of the Greek islands, Crete offers travelers more than just sun, sea, and sand. Famed for its warm hospitality, outstanding infrastructure, and contrasting landscapes, the island represents one of the world's richest areas in terms of history and culture. Crete burst onto the world scene over 4,000 years ago, when it served as the center of the Minoan civilization, one of Europe's earliest organized societies. Despite the island's wealth of developed beaches, the traces of the mysterious and enchanting Minoan empire remain Crete's top attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world. The island capital Heraklion provides an ideal base for exploring a renowned Minoan palace complex, the site of Europe's oldest city. Arrange all the small, but important details of your Crete trip itinerary using our Greece tour itinerary maker website.
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