Iraklion (Heraklion), Crete
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Private Tour - Panoramic Iraklion and Karteros Beach
You will board your private transportation at the cruise pier, ready for sightseeing and beach time...
The Palace of Knossos Guided Tour
This tour works well for both cruise and hotel guests. Your driver/guide welcomes you and you will...
Tour the Village of Knossos and the History of the Minotaur
You will board your comfortable transportation at the cruise pier, ready to discover Crete! Crete'...
The Palace of Knossos and Visit of Traditional Village of Arolithos
This tour works well for both cruise and hotel guests. Your driver/guide welcomes you and you will...
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85 Iraklion (Heraklion), Crete Port Reviews
by cwheels701
Knossos Palace is really the only thing to do here. Do not waste your money on a shore excursion through the cruise line. There is a bus station that takes you right to the palace and back for 5 euros per person, unlimited stops on the bus. There is a kiosk right when you get off the free shuttle bus from the ship to the front of the port by the taxi station. Ignore the taxi drivers trying to sell you on their trips and find the bus station kiosk on the left.
Visited: Oct 01, 2017
by lmalmquist
We did not schedule any tour or excursion in Crete. When we got off the ship and noticed that there was nothing within walking distance, we decided to take a hop on/off bus. We visited a couple of historical sites and enjoyed lunch and shopping as well.
Visited: Jul 09, 2017
by Wombatwills
Probably the cheapest port we visited lots to do only a short walk from the ship.
Visited: Jul 08, 2017
by fgallope
Knossos is an archaeology lover's delight. Do some shopping and see the Venetian Fort while in port.
Visited: May 18, 2018
by joannmondrus
It was nice to just do what we wanted without a pre planned excursion. We hired a car to take us around the city, and had a great day viewing castles, and shopping!
Visited: Oct 06, 2019
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