Heraklion
Travel Guide
Visit Heraklion
Where to stay in Heraklion
Nea Alikarnassos
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nea Alikarnassos and you might want to plan a stop by Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum while you're in the area.
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
City Center Studios by Cretan Houses
LAVRIS City Suites
Heraklion Old Port Apartments
Popular places to visit
Heraklion Port
Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.
Palace of Knossos
Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.
Knossos Archaeological Site
You can find out about the history of Knosos when you stop by Knossos Archaeological Site. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Historical Museum of Crete
Trace the history of this ancient town through its numerous periods and discover traditional art and fascinating stories.
Koules Fortress
The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.
Things to do
Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities
Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
Day Tour to Elafonisi Beach from Heraklion with Pickup Included
Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour
Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip
