Archaeological sites · Heraklion
Knossos Palace
The largest Bronze Age site on Crete and the ceremonial and political heart of Minoan civilisation.
Day trips
Santorini, Spinalonga, islands
With a day trip you can see a big sight without driving. Organised trips include transport and tickets, often a guide too. Popular ones are Santorini by fast ferry, Spinalonga with Elounda, Knossos with Heraklion, and the islands of Chrissi and Gramvousa.
