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Heraklion is the largest city on Crete and one of the Mediterranean's most storied destinations, sitting on the island's northern coast with ferry and flight connections to Athens and beyond. A city shaped by Minoans, Venetians and Ottomans, it pairs world-class archaeology with a lively modern waterfront. From the legendary Palace of Knossos and the treasures of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to the imposing Venetian fortress of Koules guarding the old harbour, Heraklion rewards explorers at every turn. Wander through buzzing open-air markets, taste Cretan cuisine in backstreet tavernas, or head east to the beach resorts of Hersonissos and Malia for crystal-clear swimming.
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Unforgettable experiences
17 tours available
Afternoon catamaran cruise departing Hersonissos Port at 16:30, sailing through Malia Bay and Agios Georgios Bay. Includes a sushi platter, unlimited drinks, SUP boards, snorkeling gear, and a pink flamingo float. Returns at 20:00. Up to 20 guests on a Nautitech 46F catamaran.
Board a Lagoon 450F catamaran at Heraklion Port and cruise to Dia Island, a protected Natura 2000 zone. Swim, snorkel, and use water toys including a sea scooter, kayak, and SUP boards. Price includes a nutritionist-designed Cretan lunch and unlimited open bar for up to 20 guests.
Board a modern catamaran at Hersonissos Port for a 6.5-hour morning cruise to Dia Island. The tour includes a nutritionist-designed breakfast and lunch, unlimited wine and beer, snorkeling, SUP boards, and a fishing gear set. Maximum 20 guests per departure.
Sail from Heraklion Port to Dia Island on a Lagoon 450F catamaran. Spend the afternoon swimming, snorkeling, and using water sports equipment, then sit down to a nutritionist-designed dinner as you sail back into the sunset. Runs approximately 5 hours.
Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island on a brand-new Fountaine Pajot 41 catamaran with a maximum of 14 guests. Swim and snorkel in protected bays, use SUP boards and fishing gear, then sit down to a gourmet Mediterranean lunch prepared live by an onboard chef.
Board a Fountaine Pajot 41 catamaran at Heraklion Port for a 4-hour afternoon cruise to Dia Island. Swim, snorkel, and paddleboard in the island's bay, then enjoy fresh sushi rolls and unlimited drinks on the sail back as the sun sets over the Cretan Sea.
A full-day guided tour combining olive oil tasting at a working mill, wine tasting at a family-owned organic winery, a raki distillery visit, a traditional lunch, and a hands-on pottery workshop in a Cretan village. Runs daily April through November with hotel pickup included.
A 5-hour family tour combining Creta Aquarium's Mediterranean marine life, a wildlife park with animals in open environments, and a hands-on pottery visit in a traditional Cretan village. Runs daily from April to November with door-to-door pickup included.
Board a traditional fishing boat from a Cretan fishing village, learn hands-on fishing techniques from a local fisherman, swim in a sheltered bay, and finish with an onboard meal of your fresh catch. Two daily sessions run from April to November along the Heraklion coastline.
Explore the Palace of Knossos with a guided tour of its Throne Room and frescoes, then visit a countryside winery to taste Vilana and Kotsifali wines and extra virgin olive oil, finishing with a traditional Cretan meal at a local tavern.
A full-day tour from Heraklion covering the Lasithi Plateau, a traditional olive mill with tasting, the Windmills of Lasithi, a choice between the Cave of Zeus or a Minoan mythology park, Panagia Kera Monastery, a traditional Cretan lunch, and the ancient village of Krasi.
A private 6-hour tour of two family-owned wineries in Crete's wine regions, including guided vineyard and cellar tours, tastings of 10 local wines paired with local produce, and a traditional Cretan lunch in a village tavern.
