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 head to Heraklion, where we will explore the influences left by the Byzantines, Ottomans, and Venetians during a guided tour.

The guide will lead us to the Koules Fortress, a defensive structure in the port, revealing its history from the Venetian era.

We will tour the city center, visiting notable sites such as Lions Square, Vikelaia Municipal Library, Loggia, Municipal Art Gallery, and important religious landmarks including Agia Ekaterini Church and Agios Minas Cathedral.

After exploring Heraklion, we'll proceed to the CretAquarium, the largest aquarium on the island, where we will learn about the underwater world of Crete. You'll see various Mediterranean species, including sharks, tuna, turtles, and manta rays.

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