161 activitati in Heraklion, Greece

Experience the underwater world off the coast of Crete with a guided tour of the spectacular Mediterranean waters.

Join this 8-hour guided excursion through the Cretan mountains and discover the wonders of the Minoan Route. Stop at historic sites including an ancient Roman aqueduct and the Diction Cave, the mythological birthplace of Zeus. Enjoy a traditional snack with 'raki' in the village of Kastamonitsa, and a Cretan-style lunch at a local tavern in Lassithi.

A day trip to the majestic island of Santorini will garnish your travel log with a dose of the stunning Caldera view and the unique beaches with colorful sand  or volcanic pebbles. Take this opportunity to visit for a day the only active volcano in the world whose crater is in the sea. Visit Oia and Fira and walk along the breathtaking cliffs of the Caldera. Let the dazzling light against the deep blue of the Aegean and the white of the houses seduce your eyes and get into your heart. Visit Perissa village with the black volcanic sand beach and stroll along the taverna-lined promenade. Discover the secrets of this  fascinating, awe-inspiring island and make this day worthwhile.

This is my favorite tour in Crete because you get to see the real Crete, the monasteries, ( optional ) the old villages, Zeus Cave where the king of all the Greek gods was born. His mother gave birth there to hide from his father Kronos. We will see the old traditional windmills and the amazing views from an altitude of around 1000 m above sea level . Then it's off to Lasithi plateau, the biggest one in Crete . Driving through the old villages on the Lasithi plateau you feel that you are traveling back in time, like time stopped long ago.We can visit an olive oil factory ( optional ) where we learn about how olives are picked and how olive oil is made now and how they used to do it in the olden days .

Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the coast for defence purposes and a fort was built there. During Venetian rule, salt was harvested from salt pans around the island.The island has also been used as a leper colony. Spinalonga has appeared in novels, television series, and a short film. This excursion is a perfect option for those who want to combine land & sea tours. You will also have the opportunity to visit the eastern part of Crete, Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbour and the island of Spinalonga.

You have the great opportunity to visit the island of Patmos from Samos. Considered one of the holiest places, some refer to Patmos as a second Jerusalem.

Private half day tour, from Heraklio port or Heraklion town hotels, with licensed guide and deluxe minivan to visit Knossos Palace and archaeological site, Heraklio town and Archaeological Museum.

Transfer from Herakleion airport to your hotel in SISSI area

From 1 to 4 clients , transport is with a mini Van. 

The "Across North Crete" tour includes the areas of Heraklio - Rethimno - Chania - Rethimno - Arkadi - Knossos

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An unforgettable wine tour in the heartland of the Heraklion Peza area in the Crete countryside. Tasting at least 10 different wines and dining on fresh local cuisine! A day tour not to be missed. The groups will be limited to 6 people.

Drive to Elounda and board the boat for the trip in the Elounda Bay with its calm, crystal clear waters. Visit the historical island of Spinalonga, the leper colony of a bygone era. The boat trip continues to a small bay for a swim. Next to Agios Nikolaos with its elegant inner harbor and bottom-less lake so called the Saint Tropez of Crete.

Departure from the port of Ierapetra and take a 1-hour boat cruise to the golden beaches and the sand dunes on Chrissi Island.

Duration of trip 6 hours.
• Explore the golden sand dunes and the beautiful beaches, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters
• Learn about the flora and fauna of the southernmost natural park of Europe and walk in its cedar forest

Take a  full-day wine tasting, olive oil tasting and terroir tour in Heraklion, Crete with an English-speaking guide on this small group tour. Enjoy lunch at one of the best Cretan mezze restaurants in the area. This tour is great for food and wine lovers to discover the real taste of Crete. Travel stress-free with hotel pickup and drop-off service included.

Visit The ancient city of Knossos, with constant habitation from the Neolithic era until the 5th century A.D., is beyond doubt the land that “gave birth” to the first civilisation of Europe, the Minoans.

Walking through the apartments of the Knossos palace and observing the finds even as passers-by, you will feel part of this cultural heritage.

Continue with a visit of the town of Heraklion and a guided tour of the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion which contains the most important artifacts from the Minoan civilization.

 

In a small and friendly group, partake in a sensational visit of 2 wineries of Archanes area. Visit firsta new and dynamic boutique winery. Visit the facilities, from production area to bottling area, cellars with the winemakers explainign about wine process and technics. This will be followed by a wine tasting with a sample of 5 wines representing some of the most interesting local grapes varietals. Move then to a bio organic winery for another 5 wine sample tasting, all of them bio organic. Before lunch, in teh restaurant, discover about extra virgin olive oil tasting and other traditional products like honey, marmelades, vinegars,...
Discover traditional Cretan cooking with a mezze bar visit for a real Cretan lunch. Prepare for several plates of cold and warm mezzes to be brought to your table to share. This is a fantastic experience in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. Continue your wine tasting here with 5 of the best wines of the island perfectly paired with your food.