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Heraklion Shore Excursions

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Top-Rated Heraklion Shore Excursions

The cruise berths face Heraklion’s old harbor, guarded by the Venetian fortress of Koules. The Minoan palace of Knossos is only a short drive away, and pairing it with the city’s archaeological museum makes a classic day; other tours climb to the Lasithi Plateau and the cave linked to the myth of Zeus.

Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, PotteryViator
Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery
★ 4.8 (405 reviews) · 7 hr
From$113
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Sarakina Gorge, Kritza, Oliveoil Tasting, Mountains, South CoastViator
Sarakina Gorge, Kritza, Oliveoil Tasting, Mountains, South Coast
★ 5 (104 reviews) · 6 hr
From$113
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The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion areaViator
The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area
★ 5 (95 reviews) · 8 hr
From$188
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Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoastViator
Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast
★ 4.9 (88 reviews) · 7 hr
From$113
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Island Spinalonga, Milatos Cave,private Speedboat,OliveOilTastingViator
Island Spinalonga, Milatos Cave,private Speedboat,OliveOilTasting
★ 4.7 (47 reviews) · 7 hr
From$113
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Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & ChaniaViator
Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania
★ 5 (34 reviews) · 6 hr
From$110
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VIP Luxury Private Tour - Full Day - 4x4 Excursion with LandRoverViator
VIP Luxury Private Tour - Full Day - 4x4 Excursion with LandRover
★ 4.8 (34 reviews) · 8 hr
From$567
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Knossos Palace and Pottery experience (Luxury Adventure)Viator
Knossos Palace and Pottery experience (Luxury Adventure)
★ 4.6 (33 reviews) · 7 hr
From$113
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PRIVATE - Knossos Palace - Winery+ Olive Oil - Old VillagesViator
PRIVATE - Knossos Palace - Winery+ Olive Oil - Old Villages
★ 5 (29 reviews) · 7.5 hr
From$341
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Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus from EloudaViator
Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus from Elouda
★ 5 (28 reviews) · 8 hr
From$740
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VIP Luxury Private Tour- Half Day - 4x4 Excursion with Land RoverViator
VIP Luxury Private Tour- Half Day - 4x4 Excursion with Land Rover
★ 4.7 (26 reviews) · 4 hr
From$453
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Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi , Eleutherna, Margarites | PrivateViator
Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi , Eleutherna, Margarites | Private
★ 5 (25 reviews) · 7 hr
From$98
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