Hours Ashore

2 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Heraklion (Crete)

For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Heraklion port cruise quays.

1
Sights

Agios Minas Cathedral

The city's large 19th-century cathedral, with the older small church of Agios Minas beside it.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 18 min by taxi or public transport from the Heraklion port cruise quays

2
Sights

Venetian walls and Kazantzakis's grave

The great Venetian ramparts circling the old city; the writer Nikos Kazantzakis is buried on the Martinengo Bastion on the southern side.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 19 min by taxi or public transport from the Heraklion port cruise quays