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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities
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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine
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Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Boat Tour
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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner
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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
What to do in Heraklion
Popular places to visit
Heraklion Port
Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.
Palace of Knossos
Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.
Knossos Archaeological Site
You can find out about the history of Knosos with a visit to Knossos Archaeological Site. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Koules Fortress
The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.
Historical Museum of Crete
Trace the history of this ancient town through its numerous periods and discover traditional art and fascinating stories.
Heraklion Loggia
Take a look around this stunning Venetian monument, also the site of the Heraklion town hall.
Morosini Fountain
Don’t miss this ornate fountain in Heraklion’s central square, which once brought daily drinking water to thousands of inhabitants.
Natural History Museum of Crete
Don’t miss the chance to learn about Crete’s unique natural environment at this excellent modern museum.
Areas of Heraklion
Nea Alikarnassos
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nea Alikarnassos and you might want to plan a stop by Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum while you're in the area.
