Heraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. The Venetians improved on the ditch of the city by building enormous fortifications, most of which are still in place.
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Itinerary
( 3 days )
Your tour’s schedule in detail:
- Arrive in Heraklion
Upon arrival in Heraklion, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where you will spend the next two nights.
Balance of the day is at leisure. - Heraklion walking tour & Cretan treat [duration approx. 3 hours]
Our tour starts with a visit to the beautiful city of Heraklion.
Heraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. The Venetians improved on the ditch of the city by building enormous fortifications, most of which are still in place, including a giant wall, in places up to 40 m thick, with 7 bastions, and a fortress of Koule. Chandax was renamed Candia and became the seat of the Duke of Candia, and the Venetian administrative district of Crete became known as “regno di Candia”. Main sightseeing’s of the tour: the Lion’s square, the Venetian Loggia, and the Cathedral of St Minas or the Church of St. Titus and the 25th August street which links the Marina and the Castle of Koules with the heart of the city and a main open air market.
Afternoon at leisure to explore Heraklion on your own pace.Do not miss eating in one of the many restaurants offering Cretan specialties - Departure
Arrangements terminate with breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Departure / Return location
HERAKLION
Departure days :
Daily
Wear
Casual dressing.
Most sites in Greece involve extended walking and/or slippery surfaces.
Therefore we strongly suggest wearing comfortable sturdy shoes.
Sunscreen, hat and water are also good “travel companions”.
Difficulty
Due to extend walking and slippery surfaces please inform us if you have walking disabilities or using a wheelchair before booking this tour.
Included
- Arrival transfer [from the Heraklion airport to hotel].
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Heraklion at hotel category of your choice.
- Breakfast daily.
- All hotel taxes and services [except the Climate crisis resilience charge to be paid directly]
- Private qualified English-speaking guide.
- 24hrs Assistance phone number
Not Included
- Transportation from/to the hotel – if the hotel is not in Heraklion center
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Climate crisis resilience charge
- Departure transfer on day 3
- Anything not clearly mentioned above as included
Highlights
Pass by :
- The Lion’s square,
- The Venetian Loggia,
- The Cathedral of St Minas or the Church of St. Titus
- The 25th August street which links the Marina and the Castle of Koules with the heart of the city and a main open air market.
