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







You will start your experience visiting the biggest archaeological collection of artifacts on Crete. You will explore the Minoan Art and go deep into its significance and forms through unique artifacts, such as Minoan unique clay vessels, golden jewelery, impressive seal stones and seal rings, clay, ivory and faience figurines and figures, small sized statues and amazing frescoes.
After that, you will enjoy an hour and a half workhop on the ancient Greek Music in theory and practice, in private studio.During the experiential part of the lab you will experience a coordinated interactive attempt on playing yourselves copies of ancient Greek percussion musical instruments.
One of Europe’s great museums, home to the world’s finest collection of Minoan art.
Museums · Heraklion
A Venetian gate on Eleftherias Square.
Old towns & landmarks · 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
Icons and church treasures in a Venetian basilica.
Museums · Heraklion
Church where El Greco may have studied.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
Crete's busy capital, with museums and Venetian walls.
All villages & towns · Heraklion
Heraklion's huge cathedral.
Churches & monasteries · Heraklion
The Venetian sea fortress guarding Heraklion harbour.
Forts & castles · Heraklion
Crete's story from Byzantine times to today.
Museums · Heraklion
Massive city walls you can walk along.
Forts & castles · Heraklion
You will visit the biggest archaeological collection of artifacts of Crete, in Heraklion Archaeology Museum. You will explore the Minoan art and go deep into its significance and forms through unique artifacts.
After that, you will enjoy a very special workshop on the ancient Greek Music conducted in private studio. You will find out a lot about the ancient Greek Music since 2.000 B.C., listen to survived music pieces and experience a coordinated attempt on playing yourselves copies of ancient Greek musical instruments.
You are going to meet your guide at the Fortress of Heraklion Venetian Port, Rocca a Mare or Koule.
She/he will be holding a sign with the tour title and the company name on.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.