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Founded in 824 AD by an Arabic Muslim people, Heraklion is home to the world`s only comprehensive collection of Minoan artifacts. It has magnificent fortified walls and several other testimonies to the Venetians` time of power. Heraklion is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the biggest center of population on Crete.

Nestling picturesquely among two imposing mountain ranges Ídi (Mt Psiloritis) to the west and Dikti (Lasithiótika mountains) to the east between the prefectures of Rethymno and Lassithi, on the eastern side of Crete, Heraklion is the most popular region of the island and boasts exceptional archaeological treasures, significant coastal settlements, a series of picturesque villages, vast valleys with olive groves and vineyards. It hosts intense nightlife close by in Malia, Hersonissos, Ammoudara and Agia Pelagia, and also many serene areas, particularly on the southern side. A drive around Heraklion will also bring you to traditional villages, medieval castles, Byzantine monasteries and nice beaches to relax. This region combines busy resorts and secluded coves.

Best Crete Island - Heraklion Vacation Packages:

Athens and Heraklion (Crete) by Air

6 nights from $385*

Combine spectacular destinations in Greece!. Visit Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy, is a heady mix of history and edginess with iconic monuments mingle with first-rate museums) and Heraklion on Crete Island (featuring the charming palace at Knossos and charming villages and beaches). A flight connects these cities!. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

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Other Areas in Crete

  • Chania

    Chania, on the western side of the island, is dominated by the impressive White Mountains and its famous National Park. The city of Chania remains unaltered from the time of the Venetian Rule.

  • Agios Nikolaos

    Nestled alongside beautiful Mirabello Bay (the largest natural bay in Crete), on the northeast coast in East Crete. The prefecture is well-known for its interesting archaeological sites, as well as the one-of-a-kind in Europe Palm Tree Forest at Vai beach.

  • Rethymnon

    Laying in central Crete, Rethymnon is a radiant mix of old and new. It has a young and lively nightlife blended with ancient monuments from long-gone days and differing cultures.

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SUGGESTED Crete Island - Heraklion VACATION PACKAGES:

  • Athens - Santorini - Heraklion by Air
    9 nights from $739*
  • Take a whirlwind vacation through Europe, visiting Greece!. Start in Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy) and after that, travel to Santorini (recognizable for its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea). Lastly explore Heraklion (Crete`s Island capital city, an area with many tourist resorts, as well as important well-preserved buildings and elements of traditional architecture and stunning beaches) before returning home. Connect every destination with flights. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
    • Flight from Athens to Santorini Island
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Santorini Island
    • Flight from Santorini Island to Heraklion (Crete)
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion (Crete)


  • Athens - Paros - Santorini - Heraklion by Ferry
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  • An adventure filled vacation package through the most beautiful islands in Greece!. Start in Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy). From there via Hydrofoil/Ferry visit these famous greek Islands: Paros (full of charming towns and fishing villages) and up next, Santorini (recognizable for its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea). Lastly explore Heraklion (is Crete's Island capital city, an area with many tourist resorts, as well as important well-preserved buildings and elements of traditional architecture and stunning beaches) before returning home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
    • Ferry from Athens to Paros Island
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Paros Island
    • Ferry from Paros Island to Santorini Island
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Santorini Island
    • Ferry from Santorini Island to Heraklion (Crete)
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion (Crete)
    • Ferries/hydrofoils for the Islands do not operate in off seasons (autumn and winter) due to weather conditions



  • Athens - Santorini - Heraklion by Air
    9 nights from $739*
  • Take a whirlwind vacation through Europe, visiting Greece!. Start in Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy) and after that, travel to Santorini (recognizable for its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea). Lastly explore Heraklion (Crete`s Island capital city, an area with many tourist resorts, as well as important well-preserved buildings and elements of traditional architecture and stunning beaches) before returning home. Connect every destination with flights. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
    • Flight from Athens to Santorini Island
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Santorini Island
    • Flight from Santorini Island to Heraklion (Crete)
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion (Crete)


  • Heraklion - Santorini - Paros - Mykonos by Ferry
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  • Combine the most popular and breathtaking islands that Greece has to offer in this vacation package. You will visit Heraklion in Crete, site of an ancient Minoan civilization who left fascinating ruins. Next travel to Santorini, an island with abundant shopping and delectable Greek cuisine; then stop in to Paros and lastly Mykonos with its maze of winding streets and stunning beaches. Service between the islands is by flight or Hydrofoil/Ferry. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

    Important Note:
    Ferries/hydrofoils for the Greek Islands only operate between May 2nd and September 8th due to weather conditions.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion
    • Ferry Heraklion - Santorini
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Santorini
    • Ferry Santorini - Paros
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Paros
    • Ferry Paros - Mykonos
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Mykonos
    • NOTE:Please be advised that ferries and hydrofoils only operate between April 19 and September 30 due to weather conditions.


  • Mykonos - Santorini - Heraklion (Crete)
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  • This vacation allows you to visit some of the most beautiful islands in Greece! Your Greek adventure begins on the island of Mykonos, full of winding streets, charming houses and stunning beaches. After your stay here, you will take the Hydrofoil/Ferry to Santorini, an island rich in history with small, captivating museums and unbelievable sunsets over black sand beaches. Last, take the Hydrofoil/Ferry to Heraklion on Crete island for a few nights and see the ancient Minoan Palace of Knossos, try some fresh local seafood and spend time at the captivating beaches. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

    Important Note:
    Ferries/hydrofoils for the Greek Islands only operate between May 2nd and September 8th due to weather conditions.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Mykonos
    • Ferry Mykonos - Santorini
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Santorini
    • Ferry Santorini - Heraklion (Crete)
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion
    • NOTE: Please be advised that ferries and hydrofoils only operate between May 1 and September 8 due to weather conditions


  • Corfu - Athens - Heraklion (Crete) by Air
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  • Start this inspiring vacation in Greece with a visit to Corfu, a tranquil island destination with Venetian remnants and then fly to Athens, the cradle of civilization; steeped in mythology and fantastic history! Last, fly to Heraklion on Crete island, with stunning beaches and rich history. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Corfu
    • Flight Corfu - Athens
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
    • Flight Athens - Heraklion
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion


  • Heraklion (Crete) and Rhodes by Air
    6 nights from $304*
  • Visit two of the most popular islands in Greece with this vacation package! Start with a visit to Heraklion in Crete Island with the Minoan Palace of Knossos, charming villages and beaches. Catch a flight to Rhodes with its exquisitely clear waters and history steeped in Greek mythology. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion
    • Flight Heraklion - Rhodes
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Rhodes


  • Heraklion - Rethymnon - Chania (Self Drive Crete Island)
    9 nights from $532*
  • Enjoy a complete visit to the Island of Crete! Fly into Heraklion with the Minoan Palace of Knossos then continue delightful Rethymnon in the western side of Crete Island, full of magnificent beaches, interesting archaeological sites, Byzantine churches, lovely villages and lively resorts. Then continue for a visit to delightful Chania in Crete Island nestled between mountains and sea. With a rent a car to give you the option to enjoy the charming villages and beautiful beaches of one of the most popular islands in Greece, taking your vacation into your own hands. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion
    • rent a car for 10 days
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Rethymnon
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Chania


  • Athens - Heraklion and Rethymnon (Crete Island)
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  • Unforgettable Greece!. Discover Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy, is a heady mix of history and edginess with iconic monuments mingle with first-rate museums), after that, catch a flight to Heraklion in Crete Island with the Minoan Palace of Knossos. Continue with a Rental Car to delightful Rethymnon in the western side of Crete Island, full of magnificent beaches, interesting archaeological sites, Byzantine churches, lovely villages and lively resorts. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
    • Flight from Athens to Heraklion (Crete Island)
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion (Crete Island)
    • Rental Car for 7 days
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Rethmynon
    • Driving Time
      Heraklion - Rethmynon : 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
      Rethmynon - Heraklion: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.



  • Chania - Rethymnon - Agios Nikolaos and Heraklion
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  • Visit Crete Island in full with this dream vacation package through Greece ! Arrive in Chania nestled between mountains and sea then continue to Rethymnon, full of magnificent beaches, interesting archaeological sites, Byzantine churches, lovely villages and lively resorts. From there drive to Agios Nikolaos with its lovely beaches and resorts and end with a visit to Heraklion with the Minoan Palace of Knossos. A rent a car to give you the option to enjoy the charming villages and beautiful beaches. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

    Included:
    • rent a car for 11 days
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Chania
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Rethymnon
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Agios Nikolaos
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion


  • Athens - Naxos - Heraklion
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  • Explore the history and rich culture of Greece by visiting main cities. Start in Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy, is a heady mix of history and edginess with iconic monuments mingle with first-rate museums) and then, continue via Hydrofoil/Ferry to Naxos (largest of the Cyclades Islands, that boast ancient Byzantine history, authentic hilltop villages, mouthwatering local delicacies and endless, pristine sand beaches) and after that, to Heraklion in Crete Island (with the Minoan Palace of Knossos). Finally, fly back for a last stay in the Greek capital Athens. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Athens
    • Ferry from Athens to Naxos
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Naxos
    • Ferry from Naxos to Heraklion (Crete)
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion (Crete)
    • Flight from Heraklion (Crete) to Athens
    • Hotel for 1 night in Athens
    • Ferries/hydrofoils for the Islands do not operate in off seasons (autumn and winter) due to weather conditions.



  • Athens - Milos - Santorini - Heraklion by Ferry
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  • Spend unforgettable days traveling around some of Greece’s island hotspots!. Start with a pleasant stay in Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy; topped with ancient Acropolis and its colonnaded Parthenon Temple). Continue by Hydrofoil/Ferry and visit: Milos (the most exotic island in the Aegean Sea because of its extraordinary colors and landscape, where volcanic rocks paint the beaches red, pink and orange), next, the most famous of the Greek islands; Santorini (recognizable for its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea). Lastly explore, Heraklion (is Crete's Island capital city, an area with many tourist resorts, as well as important well-preserved buildings and elements of traditional architecture and stunning beaches) before returning home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
    • Ferry from Athens to Milos Island
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Milos Island
    • Ferry from Milos Island to Santorini
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Santorini
    • Ferry from Santorini to Heraklion
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion
    • Ferries/hydrofoils for the Islands do not operate in off seasons (autumn and winter) due to weather conditions



  • Athens - Ios - Santorini - Heraklion by Ferry
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  • A great Greek Island Experience!. Discover the treasures of Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy; topped with ancient Acropolis and its colonnaded Parthenon Temple); and up next with Hydrofoils/Ferries explore: Ios (located in the heart of the Cyclades Chain, legendary by its nightlife and beautiful beaches, but also with a tender side you'll love getting to know); then, the most famous of the Greek islands; Santorini (recognizable for its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea); and lastly, Heraklion (is Crete's Island capital city, an area with many tourist resorts, as well as important well-preserved buildings and elements of traditional architecture and stunning beaches) before returning home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
    • Ferry from Athens to Ios Island
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Ios Island
    • Ferry from Ios Island to Santorini
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Santorini
    • Ferry from Santorini to Heraklion
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion
    • Ferries/hydrofoils for the Islands do not operate in off seasons (autumn and winter) due to weather conditions



  • Athens - Syros - Naxos - Heraklion by Ferry
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  • Island Hopping in Greece!. After spending a wonderful stay in Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy; topped with ancient Acropolis and its colonnaded Parthenon Temple) travel to these fantastic Greek Islands: Syros (its authentic style combined with a calm atmosphere are ideal for visitors seeking a destination less busy than the neighboring islands); up next, Naxos (well known for its long white sandy beaches, ideal wind conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing, the quality of the local agricultural products, fertile valleys, mountainous villages and rich Venetian and Byzantine history); and finally, Heraklion (is Crete's Island capital city, an area with many tourist resorts, as well as important well-preserved buildings and elements of traditional architecture and stunning beaches). These destinations are connected by Ferries/Hydrofoils. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
    • Ferry from Athens to Syros Island
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Syros Island
    • Ferry from Syros Island to Naxos Island
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Naxos Island
    • Ferry from Naxos Island to Heraklion (Crete)
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion (Crete)
    • Ferries/hydrofoils for the Islands do not operate in off seasons (autumn and winter) due to weather conditions



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