Travel back nearly 4,000 years into the Bronze Age on this private guided tour of the Palace of Phaistos, led by Apostolis Panigirakis, a professional historian and licensed tourist guide accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
Departing from Chania or Rethymno, this full-day journey takes you to southern Crete, where the Palace of Phaistos stands as one of the most important and enigmatic sites of the Minoan Civilization — Europe’s earliest advanced society. Overlooking the fertile Messara plain, Phaistos was a thriving cultural and political center, second in importance only to Knossos.
With Apostolis as your guide, you'll explore the excavated palace complex, including storerooms, ceremonial courtyards, staircases, and the site where the mysterious Phaistos Disc was discovered — one of archaeology’s most enduring puzzles. Learn how the Minoans lived, governed, worshipped, and shaped Mediterranean history long before Classical Greece.
Highlights:
Private guided tour of the Minoan Palace of Phaistos
Deep historical insight from Apostolis Panigirakis, licensed historian and expert in ancient Crete
Learn about Minoan culture, art, architecture, and society
Explore archaeological ruins in a peaceful, less-touristy setting with stunning views of the Messara plain
Comfortable round-trip transportation from Chania or Rethymno
This tour is perfect for archaeology enthusiasts, curious minds, and anyone eager to uncover the mystique of Minoan Crete through the eyes of a true scholar and storyteller.
avel back nearly 4,000 years into the Bronze Age on this private guided tour of the Palace of Phaistos, led by Apostolis Panigirakis, a professional historian and licensed tourist guide accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
Departing from Chania or Rethymno, this full-day journey takes you to southern Crete, where the Palace of Phaistos stands as one of the most important and enigmatic sites of the Minoan Civilization — Europe’s earliest advanced society. Overlooking the fertile Messara plain, Phaistos was a thriving cultural and political center, second in importance only to Knossos.
With Apostolis as your guide, you'll explore the excavated palace complex, including storerooms, ceremonial courtyards, staircases, and the site where the mysterious Phaistos Disc was discovered — one of archaeology’s most enduring puzzles. Learn how the Minoans lived, governed, worshipped, and shaped Mediterranean history long before Classical Greece.
Highlights:
Private guided tour of the Minoan Palace of Phaistos
Deep historical insight from Apostolis Panigirakis, licensed historian and expert in ancient Crete
Learn about Minoan culture, art, architecture, and society
Explore archaeological ruins in a peaceful, less-touristy setting with stunning views of the Messara plain
Comfortable round-trip transportation from Chania or Rethymno
This tour is perfect for archaeology enthusiasts, curious minds, and anyone eager to uncover the mystique of Minoan Crete through the eyes of a true scholar and storyteller.
This tour is available
throughout the year, in every season, and operates daily by request as a
regular tour or as a shore excursion from Souda Bay cruise harbour.
Whether
you’re visiting Crete in the height of summer or the quieter months of
winter, you can experience this deeply informative and moving historical
journey at a time that suits your travel plans. Private and small-group
bookings are welcome, with flexible scheduling to accommodate your
needs.
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