Highlights - Heraklion

Fishing boats by Koules Fortress in the harbour of Heraklion old town

EXPERIENCE

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

HOLIDAYS

Holidays in Crete

TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Herakleion: Agiofarago Gorge, Famous Monasteries and Matala Tour

Matala beach from the limestone caves at the end of the beach

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12 of the best beaches in Heraklion

Heraklion has so many incredible beaches to choose from, including fully organised beaches and some of the wildest swimming spots in Crete. Discover the best beaches in Heraklion

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A love-list of 7 magical things to do in Crete

With incredible countryside and rich history, there are so many things to do in Crete. So we’ve prepared a love-list for your next magical holiday in Greece

Roman Collection of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete

EXPERIENCE

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

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

EXPERIENCE

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

Highlights - Heraklion

A walking tour of Heraklion town in Crete

Holidays in Crete

Herakleion: Agiofarago Gorge, Famous Monasteries and Matala Tour

12 of the best beaches in Heraklion

A love-list of 7 magical things to do in Crete

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

A tour of Knossos Palace in Crete

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