Heraklion port: Shore Excursion (small group-skip the line)

Tour of Knossos. The Greek myth of Ariadne’s thread, the labyrinth, and the Minotaur is famous throughout the world. You can visit the Palace of Knossos, the ancient site where the legend was born. Built on the ruins of an extensive Neolithic settlement, you’ll explore a maze of over 800 rooms. Discover Minoan columns, fabulous frescoes, and the King’s throne on a guided tour.

Visit the Archaeological Museum. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion provides a unique opportunity for the visitor to marvel at the findings of the first of civilization in Europe, the Minoan civilization. The Heraklion 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. The singularly important Minoan collection contains unique examples of Minoan art, many of them true masterpieces. The Heraklion Museum is rightly considered as the museum of Minoan culture par excellence worldwide.

Heraklion walking and tasting tour. Enjoy a real Cretan eating adventure while strolling the beautiful streets of Heraklion with your private guide. On this tour you enjoy local products finger food, Raki and wine amidst Venetian monumental buildings. The best example of the world famous Mediterranean diet is found in Crete. Discover with us the secrets of Cretans longevity. Follow our 2 hours Heraklion Tasting and Walking Tour. Let’s feed our body and mind. WeGuide you to Heraklion the capital and largest city of Crete. Visit, along with your expert Tour Guide, Heraklion’s major monuments; travel through time and its rich history. Discover the past and the present of a city that combines old with new. Together we will discover the modern aspects of the Cretan Diet and how deeply it is connected to the history of the city.

Best of Heraklion. Discover with us the Labyrinth and Palace of Knossos! Skip the long ticket line and with our expert Guides unraveling the Myths and Legends surrounding the site. Next, visit the Archeological Museum of Heraklion which hosts a collection that makes it one of the most important Museums in Europe in its field. Explore the Historical city center of Heraklion and Capital of Crete! The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of El Greco and Kazantzakis.