Excursions from
Heraklio

What to see in Heraklion

A large number of unique historical monuments are concentrated in the metropolitan area. There is plenty of evidence of the highly developed Minoan civilization, which flourished for more than 1500 years on the territory of Crete. The main attraction of these places is the legendary Palace of Knossos, a sample of unique architecture, where the king Minos hid the Minotaur, who ate people on the island. The palace of Phaistos is another truly historic structure from the Minoan era, containing the world-famous Phaistos disc depicting elements, some of which have not yet been deciphered.

Interesting things nearby

Heraklion with its large number of historical monuments, is not the only place in the island and in Greece in general, where you can forget the flow of time, enjoying nature and thinking about the past and the future. The western part of Crete will amaze you with the magic of nature and the picturesque scenery of the lake Kournas, in the east you can visit the exotic palm-lined beach of Vai. A sea cruise to Athens will leave in memory an unforgettable view of the Acropolis, Plaka and the central streets of one of the oldest cities in Europe.

The most popular excursions in Heraklion

While vacationing in the capital of Crete, be sure to try to get out of the hotel and devote at least one day to explore the local sights. There is so much to see and do here.

• If you are fond of history, book a tour "The Divine Crete" to visit the most significant historical parts of the island, and the "Cretan Triad" will give a lot of positive emotions from a visit to the Greek Venice of Rethymno.
• Incredibly beautiful photographs and an unforgettable experience are guaranteed for all romantics, nature lovers and fans of unique selfies, during a tour to the paradise of Santorini, and to Balos, where the white and pink sand on the beach gently complements the magical sea, which has as many as 12 shades!
• And the little guests will appreciate the adventures in the Minotaur Maze and the Cretan Aquarium.

The cost of excursions in Heraklion

The capital of Crete offers a large number of excursions to different parts of the island and beyond. The price of such trips depends on the chosen route, transport and services of a guide. Paying just €50-60 you can go as a group to the legendary Spinalonga, with its fortress walls and fantastic views of Crete, or visit the protected Cretan Gorge. And for €400 you can travel individually with a guide to the East of the island to enjoy its exotic corner of Vai and get enriched spiritually by visiting its monastery-fortress. The most expensive is the individual trip to Knossos Palace, the Cave of Zeus and the Monastery of Cyrus which costs €600.

The right way to travel in Heraklio

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Organizing travel is not just our job, it's our passion. We take pleasure in sharing our love for Greece with you and that's why we offer the best conditions for you to discover this unique country:

• a large selection of cars of all classes;
• impeccable work of our drivers and guides;
• the availability of routes of all excursions on the site;
• the possibility of cash or non-cash payment;
• easy booking procedure.

Why individual tours

Going on a tour of unfamiliar places, every visitor to sunny Greece seeks to get the maximum pleasure from the trip. A great option for achieving this goal are trips to places of interest in an individual format:

• the itinerary is developed according to your wishes;
• The trip takes place in high comfort, in a car of your choice, with the necessary stops and the ability to adjust the program;
• all the guide's attention is devoted only to you;
• no need to stand in a queue to the point of interest, trying to hear the guide's story;
• you can expect to see many of the sights in more detail than you would in a group tour.

What to see on your own

While vacationing in the history-soaked Heraklion, you can explore its history on your own by visiting some interesting places. One of them is the Archaeological Museum. There are two floors of the museum, where you can find a huge number of artifacts, keeping the memory of the 5 thousand-year history of Crete, and 12 collections of Minoan civilization monuments - the world's largest exhibition of paintings, sculptures, frescoes and everyday items of the ancient islanders.