Koules Fortress
The Venetian sea fortress guarding Heraklion harbour.
Forts & castles · Heraklion











Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel or directly from the charming Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion. Enjoy the view of the ancient fortress before boarding your sailboat. The trip to Dia Island takes about an hour. Look out for dolphins and hear fascinating stories about the island’s myth and history. Upon arrival, explore the crystal-clear waters by snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, or hiking. Afterward, savor a delicious Mediterranean meal with fresh salads, appetizers, seafood pasta, wine, beer, or soft drinks. Enjoy some swimming and traditional raki before returning to Heraklion, admiring the stunning sunset on the afternoon tour.
The Venetian sea fortress guarding Heraklion harbour.
Forts & castles · Heraklion
Ancient Greek inventions you can see working.
Museums · Heraklion
Heraklion's church of the island's patron saint.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
An elegant Venetian building, now the town hall.
Old towns & landmarks · Heraklion
Crete's story from Byzantine times to today.
Museums · Heraklion
One of Europe’s great museums, home to the world’s finest collection of Minoan art.
Museums · 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
Heraklion's huge cathedral.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
Cretan nature and an earthquake simulator.
Museums · Heraklion
Cretan painters and sculptors near the port.
Museums · Heraklion
Begin your journey with a comfortable hotel pickup or directly in the charming Heraklion Old Venetian harbor, depending on the option you choose. Before you board your sailboat, soak in the sight of the ancient fortress.
The trip to Dia Island takes about an hour, depending on the weather. Along the way, keep an eye out for dolphins while listening to fascinating stories about the island's legend and history. If you wish, you can participate in the sailing activities.
After you arrive at Dia Island, enjoy free time to explore the crystal-clear waters. Go snorkeling, try your hand at fishing, go paddleboarding, or go for a hike on the island. If you prefer, chill out on the deck with a drink.
After about an hour, enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal. Feast on fresh Greek salads, tasty appetizers, and seafood pasta. Wash it all down with wine, beer, or soft drinks.
After lunch, you'll have plenty of time to swim and enjoy some delicious fruit paired with a traditional drink called raki before heading back to Heraklion. If you take the afternoon tour, admire the stunning colors of the sunset as you cruise home.
Please wait in front of Marina Cafe (seaside). The crew will find you there. You will receive more detailed information about the meeting point the day before the cruise.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.