Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Europe’s great museums, home to the world’s finest collection of Minoan art.
Museums · Heraklion







Get ready to go off-road on this adrenaline-pumping 4x4 adventure that will take you well and truly off the radar. Explore the more rural parts of Crete and the beautiful nature as you voyage through the mountains on this small-group tour.
You'll bump down dirt tracks, bounce over potholes and drive through blink-and-you-miss-them villages. Plus, you'll tick off plenty of must-sees on the way. Your driver actually doubles up as a guide, giving you the insider's track on Crete's hidden gems as you go.
One of Europe’s great museums, home to the world’s finest collection of Minoan art.
Museums · Heraklion
Heraklion's church of the island's patron saint.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
Ancient Greek inventions you can see working.
Museums · Heraklion
An elegant Venetian building, now the town hall.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Heraklion's Venetian basilica.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Cretan art inside a 13th century basilica.
Museums · Heraklion
Four stone lions in the heart of Heraklion.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
A Venetian gate on Eleftherias Square.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Icons and church treasures in a Venetian basilica.
Museums · Heraklion
Church where El Greco may have studied.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
The Venetian sea fortress guarding Heraklion harbour.
Forts & castles · Heraklion
Heraklion's huge cathedral.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
Crete's story from Byzantine times to today.
Museums · Heraklion
Crete's busy capital, with museums and Venetian walls.
All villages & towns · Heraklion
Traditional instruments and live lessons.
Museums · Heraklion
Your day starts from the moment you meet your drivers where they take you direct to your first stop at the Aposelimi dam.
2 hoursContinuing our journey off road through olive trees, as we take in the smells and sounds of the mountain track were, we reach the ruins of the Roman aqueduct of Lyttos.
2 hoursNext stop is the quaint village of Kastamonitsa where we join the locals for Raki and Olive oil tasting and get chance to walk through the smalls streets and alleyways of this beautiful village.
2 hoursFrom here we make our way to a magnificent viewpoint where we can see. the Minoan path and the first siting of the Lassithi Plateau before we climb back over the mountains to catch a glimpse at the fantastic views of the Eastern coastline and head back to the hotel.
2 hoursPick up is provided from selected hotels. When we receive your booking we will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time and place so please check your email. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time you should contact us.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.