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Telling the story of Crete, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion brings to life more than 5,500 years of history, from Neolithic times to the Minoans and beyond
A tour of Knossos Palace in Crete
Discover the splendour of Knossos Palace, near Heraklion, where the greatest civilisation of Minoan Crete ruled almost 4,000 years ago and where Theseus killed the legendary Minotaur in King Minos’ labyrinth
A tour of the wines and vineyards of Heraklion
A wine tour of Heraklion introduces you to some of the best wines of Crete and allows you to uncover many of the region’s astonishing cultural highlights
A walking tour of Heraklion town in Crete
A walking tour of Heraklion is the best way to get to know Crete’s lively capital city, with amazing history, great food and hospitable locals all year round