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Tour In Heraklion....

Overview

The perfect choice to get to know the history of Crete is a tour in Heraklion! Heraklion is the largest urban centre in Crete. The capital of the region and the economic centre of the island. Is a very dynamic and cosmopolitan town, particularly during the summer period. Thousands of visitors can be seen shopping in the market or visiting the museums and other places of interest. During the last 20 years the city has made also a remarkable progress in the academic and technological fields.

Heraklion today, as a modern town, has extensive facilities that can cover all the needs of its visitors. There are a lot of hotels, ranging from Luxury class to small rooms and youth hostels, operating all year round. Most of them are located in the old town.

Coming to Heraklion for the first time, the visitor may be somewhat surprised by the changes that are taking place in Crete’s capital city.

With that tour in Heraklion, you will get to know the rich history of Crete and its capital, moving onwards a future full of potential.

Knossos Palace
Fortress Koules
Archaeological Museum
Kazantzakis Tomb
Old Market
City Hall
Cathedral
25th August Street
Creta Aquarium
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What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private comfortable transportation
  • English speaking chauffeur
  • Heraklion city tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Entrance Fees to Places of Visit
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Tour Details

That tour in Heraklion will amaze you! It’s proper for everyone. You will admire and learn a lot about the history of Crete.

  • Duration:
  • Cost:
  • 4-5 hours
  • E- class (35,00€/h.)
  • Mini-Van (45,00€/h.)
  • S-class (60,00€/h.)

Departure & Return

Traveler pickup is offered.
Free pick-up and drop-off from your place of residence. The time of pick-up is the one that has been agreed with the appointment, but the time of drop-off may differ as the excursion can be modified.

What To Expect

  • Knossos Palace

    The centre of Minoan civilisation and capital of Minoan Crete lay 5km south of Heraklion. The Minoan palace is the main site of interest at Knossos, an important city in antiquity, which was inhabited continuously from the Neolithic period until the 5th c. AD. The palace was built on the Kephala hill and had easy access to the sea and the Cretan interior. According to tradition, it was the seat of the wise king Minos. The Palace of Knossos is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth, with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros.

  • Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

    The Herakleion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times.

  • Fortress Koules

    Koules is the name of the sea fortress built by the Venetians in Heraklion. It is located at the entrance of the Venetian port, to protect the port of Heraklion and together with the Castle of Paleokastro the bay of Ammoudara, from the invasions and landings of other conquerors. It is also known as Castello del Molo, Rocca a Mare, Castello a Mare, Castilla di Candia or Castel di Candia.

  • Cathedral Church of Heraklion

    Agios Minas is the patron saint (patron saint) of Heraklion and his memory is celebrated on November 11, a public holiday in Heraklion. In front of the church of Agios Minas there is a large paved square. On the right is the building of the Archdiocese of Crete, while on the left is the first (small) church of Agios Minas. The first church of Agios Minas, the small Agios Minas as the locals say today, was built in 1735 and housed for the first time after the Turkish conquest, the hitherto homeless metropolis of Crete.

  • Old Market

    Agios Minas is the patron saint (patron saint) of Heraklion and his memory is celebrated on November 11, a public holiday in Heraklion. In front of the church of Agios Minas there is a large paved square. On the right is the building of the Archdiocese of Crete, while on the left is the first (small) church of Agios Minas. The first church of Agios Minas, the small Agios Minas as the locals say today, was built in 1735 and housed for the first time after the Turkish conquest, the hitherto homeless metropolis of Crete.

  • Lion's Square

    The Lions in Heraklion is the square of the Fontana Morosini, the ornate Venetian fountain with four lions with water gushing from their mouths. The Fontana Morosini is in the centre of Heraklion, but the inhabitants of the city never use the official name, usually referring to it as the Lions Square or the Lions for short. The fountain with the lions is one of the most important monuments the Venetians bestowed on Heraklion. When it was built, it offered a solution to the problem of supplying Heraklion with water, providing 1,000 barrels of water a day.

  • Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

    Outside the walls of Heraklion, in the tower of Martinengo lies the tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis, the famous Greek writer whose books have been translated in many foreign languages. Nikos Kazantzakis was born in Heraklion in 1883 and in 1911 he left for the United States. Throughout his life, he received many critics, particularly from the Church, for the messages of his books.

  • Creta Aquarium

    From large predatory sharks to tiny seahorses and jellyfish spectacle, the variety of marine life stands out against the backdrop of underwater landscapes of the Cretan Sea. The scenery of the Mediterranean unfolds in 60 aquariums (various sizes ranging from 125 to 900,000 liters and with a total volume of 1,700,000 liters of sea water) creating 100 different observation points, for about 2,500 Mediterranean and tropical organisms. Your tour of the aquariums is done with modern audiovisual systems and innovative interactive applications.

Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats, baby seats and boosters are free of charge with a maximum of 5 people in a car
  • Mention your planned itinerary (places to visit) in the remarks, so that the operator can prepare!
  • 4 hours service areas: Heraklion and Gouves
  • Extend travel time, but you can be around the service areas listed above
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancelation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Click the link below to cancel your booking.

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