Heraklion Excursions and Tours

Explore Heraklion with a focus on food and culture, including a visit to the Pastry Museum, making for a delightful itinerary.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Beverage, Lunch Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Water, sun, sand, and food - what more could you ask for' Set sail to Dia, a lizard-shaped island used in ancient times as a navigation tool by Minoan and medieval sailors headed to Crete.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Beverages, Meal
Activity Level: Easy

This group tour visits two of the islands treasures, the archeological site of Knossos and the award winning Boutari Winery.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: Wine Tasting Included
Activity Level: Moderate

For guests who want the flexibility of designing their own half day itinerary, a private car and driver for 4 hours is the answer. For your guidance, please see our organized tours for this port to get ideas of sites to see and estimate if you need a half day or full day program.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Easy

For guests who want to escape the large bus crowd and tour the sites that interest them most at their own pace, a private car and professional licensed guide for 4 hours is the answer. For your guidance, please see our organized tours for this port to get ideas of sites to see and estimate if you need a half day or full day program.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Easy

Travel to the eastern mountains of Crete to visit the Byzantine Church of Panagia Kera and the traditional village of Krista.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate

A half day program to tour Knossos, the ancient capital of the great king Minos and the largest and most spectacular of Minoan Palaces.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Overwhelm your senses with this private group visit to the visually unique ruins of Knossos, followed by the wonderful aroma and tasting sensations of Cretan wines and food.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Culinary / Food
Food/Beverage: Lunch, Wine Tasting Included
Activity Level: Moderate

A full day in the Eastern part of Crete to see its history, mythology and to sample its tastes, traditions and hospitality.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Cave Tour
Food/Beverage: Lunch, Beverage Included
Activity Level: Moderate