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Cultural Activities in Crete

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The Palace of Knossos , Knosos

3.6

Built over a Neolithic town, The Palace of Knossos represented the ceremonial and political center of Minoan civilization on Crete. English a

Tours from $17

History Museum

Heraklion Archaeological Museum , Heraklion

4.6

A vanished culture comes alive at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which holds the remains of the 3,000-year-old Minoan civilization. The mus

Tours from $21

Island

Spinalonga (Kalydon) , Elounda

4.4

Spinalonga (Kalydon) sits as a rocky islet floating in the blue waters of the Gulf of Elounda. The region's 16th century Venetian rulers carv

Tours from $19

Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

4.4

Duration: 8 to 9 hours

A day trip that combines relaxation and history gives you the chance to visit the highlights of the Northeast part of Crete, where the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos with the magnificent lake can be found. Elounda, a small village on the shore of Mirabello bay with spectacular views, is where the boat begins the cruise heading to Spinalonga island, a small uninhabited island used during the history as a fortress and later on as a leper colony.

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Religious Site

Monastery of Arkadi , Rethymnon

4.7

Resembling a fortress, the Eastern Orthodox Monastery of Arkadi served as an important site of Cretan resistance against the Ottoman rule. Du

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Neighborhood

Rethymnon Old Town , Rethymnon

4.8

Nestled between the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and the remains of a 15th-century fortress, Rethymnon Old Town offers a labyrinth o

Tours from $41

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FROM $44 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

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FROM $626 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Full-Day Knosos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus from Heraklion Private Full-Day Knosos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus from Heraklion

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FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour - Small group) Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour - Small group)

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FROM $19 BOOK WITH VIATOR Spinalonga Regular Trip -daily At 12:30 From Agios Nikolaos Spinalonga Regular Trip -daily At 12:30 From Agios Nikolaos

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FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Segway Tour of Rethymno Private Segway Tour of Rethymno

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FROM $110 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour - Chania Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour - Chania

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FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Old City and Harbor Segway Tour in Chania Small-Group Old City and Harbor Segway Tour in Chania

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FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day West Crete Tour from Heraklion Full-Day West Crete Tour from Heraklion

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FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chania Old Town Trikke Tour- A Journey through the Centuries Chania Old Town Trikke Tour- A Journey through the Centuries

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Cultural destinations in Crete

KnososTrip planner Best for: Ruin, Monument HeraklionTrip planner Best for: History Museum, Fountain, Room Escape Game RethymnonTrip planner Best for: Historic Site, Religious Site, Beach EloundaTrip planner Best for: Island, Beach, Gift & Specialty Shop Chania TownTrip planner Best for: Marina, Scuba / Snorkeling, Beach

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Crete

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Beaches · Ruins · Nightlife

The largest of the Greek islands, Crete offers travelers more than just sun, sea, and sand. Famed for its warm hospitality, outstanding infrastructure, and contrasting landscapes, the island represents one of the world's richest areas in terms of history and culture. Crete burst onto the world scene over 4,000 years ago, when it served as the center of the Minoan civilization, one of Europe's earliest organized societies. Despite the island's wealth of developed beaches, the traces of the mysterious and enchanting Minoan empire remain Crete's top attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world. The island capital Heraklion provides an ideal base for exploring a renowned Minoan palace complex, the site of Europe's oldest city. Add Crete and other destinations in Greece to your travel plans using our Greece holiday maker app.