Heraklion Excursions and Tours

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

These are sample Shore Excursions available through independent tour operators. Tours may vary by arrival dates, port arrival and departure times. Additional excursions may be available directly through Azamara Cruises.

Heraklion City Sights and Bites with Pastry Museum Visit
Heraklion

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

Duration Rates
4 Hours $126per person Learn More
Private Group Tour of Knossos and Winery
Heraklion

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

Duration Rates
4.5 Hours $75per person Learn More
Private Vehicle - Half Day
Heraklion

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

Duration Rates
4 Hours $77per person Learn More
Private Guide and Vehicle - Half Day
Heraklion

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

Duration Rates
4 Hours $109per person Learn More
Private Tour to the Mirabello Mountains
Heraklion

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

Duration Rates
6 Hours $175per person Learn More
Private Palace of Knossos
Heraklion

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

Duration Rates
3.5 Hours $146per person Learn More
Private Group Knossos, and a Taste of Crete
Heraklion

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

Duration Rates
6.5 Hours $140per person Learn More
Private Tour to the Lassithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus and Lassinthos
Heraklion

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

Duration Rates
7 Hours $237per person Learn More
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