Overview
Our tour starts with a visit to the beautiful city of Heraklion.
Heraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is one of
the largest cities in Greece .The Venetians improved on the ditch of the city by building
enormous fortifications, most of which are still in place, including a giant wall, in places up to
40 m thick, with 7 bastions, and a fortress of Koule Chandax was renamed Candia and
became the seat of the Duke of Candia, and the Venetian administrative district of Crete
became known as "regno di Candia". Main sightseeing’s of the tour : open-air market, the
the Venetian Loggia, and the Cathedral of St Minas or the Church of St. Titus and the 25th
August street which links the port, the Marina and the Castle of Koules with the heart of the
city and a main open air market. We end up in Lion’s square where we taste bougatsa
cheese pie along and Greek coffee.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Kerasma" Local Cretan Pastry with cinnamon & cream or cheese
Snacks
English speaking escort
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Dress code is smart - no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
What to expect
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Heraklion
1 hour 30 min
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Cathedral of St. Minas
1 hour 30 min
Cathedral of St Minas
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1 hour 30 min
The Loggia is also in the centre of Heraklion, on 25th of August Street, a few yards downhill from the Basilica of St Mark and the Lions. The elegant building of the Loggia is one of the finest monuments of Venetian Crete.
The Loggia (noblemen's club) now standing in Heraklion was constructed in 1626-28 by Francesco Morosini, the same man who built the Lions Fountain (Fontana Morosini) in Eleftheriou Venizelou Square. This is the fourth and final Loggia built during the period of Venetian rule. Very little information is available on the first three, so we do not really know what they looked like.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide at a supplement charge
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
FAQs about Heraklion City Walk and Cretan Treat
Can I cancel Heraklion City Walk and Cretan Treat for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Kerasma" Local Cretan Pastry with cinnamon & cream or cheese
- Snacks
- English speaking escort
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Kivotos of Aegean travel
