What to See in Crete
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Knossos
Knossos is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. The site was a major center of the Minoan civilization and is known for its…
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Mylonas waterfall
The Milona Gorge is a gorge, situated near the village of Agios Ioannis, in the municipally of Ierapetra in Crete.
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Koules
The Koules or Castello a Mare is a fortress located at the entrance of the old port of Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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Psychron cave;Psychron Cave, Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete.
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Fortezza Fortress
The Fortezza is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and was captured by…
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete.
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Palace of Phaistos
Phaistos, also transliterated as Phaestos, Festos and Latin Phaestus, is a Bronze Age archaeological site at modern Faistos, a municipality…
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Kourna Lake
Lake Kournas is a lake on the island of Crete, Greece, near the village of Kournas.
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Knossos Palace
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city.Settled as early as the Neolithic…
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Palm Beach Vai
Vai or more accurately Vaï, Greek for "palm," is a region of east Crete between Cape Sidero and Cape Plaka, just south of the site of…
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Psychro Cave
Psychro Cave is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in Lasithi plateau in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete.
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Gournia
Gournia is the site of a Minoan palace complex on the island of Crete, Greece, excavated in the early 20th century by the American…
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Municipal Market of Chania
Over one hundred years of tradition, the amazing atmosphere and the fresh local products - these are the reasons to come here.
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Cretan Olive Oil Farm
A great chance to learn all about various Cretan crafts in a refreshing environment - and perhaps even take some home.
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Maritime Museum of Crete
The Nautical Museum of Crete is a museum in Chania, Crete, Greece. Its collection includes models of ships, nautical instruments, painting,…
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Eleftherios Venizelos 'Museum
Eleftherios Venizelos Museum of Chalepa is an historic house museum in Chania, Crete, Greece.
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Suda Bay War Cemetery
The Suda Bay War Cemetery is a military cemetery administered by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece.
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Municipal Art Gallery
A gallery with ever-changing exhibits offers a nice selection of Greek and local art.
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Tours & Activities
4.7 (6) Crete: Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum & Heraklion
Bestseller 4.6 (417) Lassithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour
Bestseller 4.5 (297) From Heraklion: Chania Town, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno Tour
Bestseller 4.4 (412) Crete: Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymno Tour
Knossos: Private Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with VIP Transfer
5.0 (5) Knossos: Private Skip-the-Line Tour with Licensed Guide
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