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 designated point in Malia and travel to Heraklion. During a guided tour, we will explore the city, noting the influences of the Byzantines, Ottomans, and Venetians.

The guide will lead us to the Koules Fortress located at the port, revealing the history of this Venetian fortification.

The itinerary includes a walk through the city center, featuring Lions Square, Vikelaia Municipal Library, Loggia, Municipal Art Gallery, along with significant religious sites such as Agia Ekaterini Church and Agios Minas Cathedral.

Following our exploration of Heraklion, we will proceed to the CretAquarium, the island's first large aquarium. Here, we will learn about the underwater world of Crete and observe various species, including sharks, tuna fish, turtles, and manta rays.

The tour concludes with our return to Malia, completing a total duration of 7.5 hours.