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

Our guide will take us to the Koules Fortress in the port, where we’ll learn about this defensive structure built by the Venetians.

The tour will continue through the city center, where we’ll visit Lions Square, Vikelaia Municipal Library, the Loggia, the Municipal Art Gallery, and significant religious sites, including Agia Ekaterini Church and Agios Minas Cathedral.

After exploring Heraklion, we’ll head to the CretAquarium, where we will learn about the underwater life of Crete. You'll see various species from the Mediterranean, including sharks, tuna, turtles, and manta rays.

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