Boat & day trips

Palace of Knossos

The sprawling Minoan palace site, partly reconstructed in the early 20th century, with throne room, painted copies of frescoes and grand staircases.

⏱ Allow 2 h 00

From the ship

Terminal	One way	How
Heraklion port cruise quays	30 min	bus or taxi

Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.

Beaches & parks

A shady city park near Eleftherias Square, useful for a break from the heat.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 27 min walk from the Heraklion port cruise quays

Sights

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

Sights

One of the finest museums in Greece, holding the frescoes, figurines and gold of Minoan Crete, including the finds from Knossos.

⏱ 2 h 00 visit🚶 24 min walk from the Heraklion port cruise quays

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