2/5 - Disappointing
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The site was basically reproduced based on an Englishman's discovery. I wasn't impressed.
Knossos Archaeological Site
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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine
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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
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Plaka, Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos - Small Group Winter Tour
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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
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4/5 - Good
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Go to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum first—at around 3 or 4pm. Then, go to Knossos later, ideally around 6:30 or 7pm. That allows you to get context for the site and avoids the tour bus crowds. You will not need too much time at the ruins.
5/5 - Excellent
Laurie
Wear good sneakers or shoes with solid platform for the cobblestone streets and walking over dirt and rocks.
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