Crete is divided in four regional units and is approximately 260 km (162 miles) long and 60 km (37 miles) wide. Crete’s four prefectures: from west to east, Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi (Elounda, Agios Nikolaos).
Knossos palace located at the center of the island (Heraklion). We (KnossosGuides.com) are located at Heraklion city center.
Distance to Knossos palace from:
Heraklion center, port or airport (code HER) approx. is 5 km (3 miles or 20 min by car)
Chania center, port (Suda port) or airport (code CHQ) approx. is 140 km (87 miles or 2,5 hours by car)
Rethymnon center or port approx. is 85 km (53 miles or 1,5 hours by car)
Lasithi (Elounda, Agios Nikolaos) center or port approx. is 75 km (47 miles or 1,5 hours by car)
Meeting Point Logo
Our operator will be holding a sign with a “WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo:
✔️ Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry). Meet and greet, our check-in operator, next to the entrance of the archaeological site, by the ticket booth. Your guide will be holding a logo sign with the “Meeting Point - WeGuide.gr " logo.
✔️ Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the activity starts.
✔️ Tours start at fixed times with a strict no-exceptions policy. Participants must arrive on time to avoid disruptions.
✔️ Please check your location before booking!
✔️ We kindly remind you that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travelers. The starting times for all tours are strictly adhered to, and there is a no-exceptions policy. Please ensure timely arrival to avoid any disruptions to your tour.
✔️ Tickets are valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window result in denied entry, necessitating the purchase of a new entry ticket.
Meeting Point
We are in front of the main gate of Knossos Palace
Our Check-In Team
We are always recognizable!
Our check-in operators are right there, with Green-Yellow bright and colorful shirts, easy for anybody to locate!
They will inform you about anything you need to know for your tour and even skip the long line to get your ticket, if needed.
They will help you find the restroom and refreshments for the hot Cretan days! WeGuide team