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Heraklion & CretAquarium Tour

If you're in Malia, don't miss this excursion to the city of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. You'll also discover the different species and ecosystems of the Mediterranean at the CretAquarium!. Heraklion & CretAquarium Tour. At the scheduled...

  • 8 hours
  • 6/10 | 4 reviews
  • Open on Sat

If you're in Malia, don't miss this excursion to the city of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. You'll also discover the different species and ecosystems of the Mediterranean at the CretAquarium!

Heraklion & CretAquarium Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the indicated point in Malia. From there, we'll travel to Heraklion, the capital of Crete, where a guided tour will showcase the influences of the Byzantines, Ottomans, and Venetians.

Our guide will take us to the Koules Fortress, a defensive structure in the port, revealing its history during Venetian rule.

The tour will continue through the city center, visiting Lions Square, Vikelaia Municipal Library, Loggia, Municipal Art Gallery, and significant religious sites such as Agia Ekaterini Church and Agios Minas Cathedral.

After exploring Heraklion, we'll head to the CretAquarium, the first large aquarium on the island. Here, you'll learn about the underwater life of Crete, featuring various species from the Mediterranean, including sharks, tuna, turtles, and manta rays.

At the end of the tour, we'll return to Malia, with a total duration of 7.5 hours.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide

Not included

  • Admission to Cretaquarium: 12EUR per adult & 6EUR per child aged 5–17

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

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