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1. Visit the former capital of Crete. Remains of the glorious city are a witness to discover its unbroken important role for 6.000 years. It's the place where Europe and Zeus gave birth to the Mythical King Minos and his brothers, where the oldest Greek Law code stands and where the speech of Apostle Paul was firstly rooted.

   1,5 t

2. Discover the first developed culture in Europe by the visit of Faistos Minoan Palace. Take the opportunity and introduce yourself to the distant past when this city was the most wealthy and powerful in Southern Crete.

   1,5 t

3. Relax on the beach of Matala charming fishing village, quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the North. Visit the well-known attraction of hippies in the 60s and 70s and try the most refreshing swim in the cold waters of the Lybian Sea.

   3 t

Afbestilling

Gratis afbestilling indtil 24 timer før oplevelsen starter, med fuld refusion.

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How it compares in Heraklion

• Its from-price is 437% above the median of the 168 dagsture we list in Heraklion.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Heraklion

Heraklion, the largest city on Crete, is a Venetian-walled port near Knossos, the Minoan palace, and the museum that holds its treasures.

Heraklion is the capital and main port of Crete, wrapped in Venetian walls and bastions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The Koules fortress guards the old harbour mouth, and Lions Square has the Morosini Fountain, held up by four stone lions. Nikos Kazantzakis, the author of Zorba the Greek, is buried on the Martinengo bastion under a simple wooden cross.

Top-ranked sights in Heraklion: Palace of Knossos, Malia, Kera Kardiotissa Monastery.

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