Heraklion
Greece
About Heraklion
Please note - flights to this destination are offered in summer only.
Welcome to Heraklion, the lively capital of Crete! This bustling port city is packed with cafés, bars, and restaurants where locals and tourists mingle. When the sun sets, the nightlife comes alive!
Heraklion also boasts amazing attractions. Visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to see treasures like the Snake Goddess figures from 1600 BC and the stunning bull’s head rhyton. Just a short trip away is the Minoan Palace of Knossos, famous for its connection to the Labyrinth and the Minotaur.
Wine lovers should check out Dafnes wine country, only 10 miles south of the city. Enjoy a wine tasting at Boutari while taking in the stunning views of the beautiful vineyards under the Mediterranean sun.
Essential Info | |
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Language: | Greek |
Currency: | Euro |
Time Zone: | GMT +2 hours (GMT +3 hours in summer) |
Flight Time: | 4 hours 15 mins |
Airport Code: | HER |
Holiday Type: | Beach / City Break / Summer Sun |
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