Heraklion

Transportation

Enjoy a tour of the mythological Labyrinth with your own licensed guide who will take you through Knossos, focusing on the highlights of the area and its most prominent features. Afterward, the driver will take your group to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion where your private tour will continue. Discover Knossos, the capital of Minoan Crete, considered Europe’s oldest city. Hear about the islands long history from your guide and learn about the peak of the Minoan culture in 2000 B.C. Later visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion where you can marvel at the findings of the first civilization of Europe, the Minoans. The tour will guide you through the ages, in a period of time that extends over a 5.000 years, from the neolithic to the roman era.

Use a reliable, safe and low cost private one-way transfer for any Heraklion Airport in Crete, Chania or Heraklion Port to hotels in the Rethymno area and vice versa.  Based on your flight, the local operator will confirm the time you wish to depart from your hotel. In the same manner, the local driver will meet you from the airport or port to transfer you to your hotel. The transfer will be conducted with an 8 seat minibus or bus with 18 seats. You will be notified by email about the pick-up details. Choose between a variety of one-way transfer options between Chania, Heraklion and Rethymno areas.

Travel quickly from Santorini to Heraklion, Crete and avoid waiting in line at the ticket office by easily booking a one-way ferry ticket paired with a one-way transfer from your hotel or Airbnb to Athinios Ferry Port. Choose between either a fast ferry trip or a long relaxing boat trip in the Aegean Sea. Begin by booking and providing your Santorini accommodation details and the personal information of all participants in your group. Next, receive your pre-booked ferry e-ticket and personalized information for your Santorini pickup point and time on the day of your trip. After you receive your e-ticket, enjoy a safe, stress-free ride to Athinios Ferry Port and board the ferry to Crete. Finally, sit back, relax, and enjoy your trip on the Aegean Sea.

Book a convenient private transfer to or from Heraklion Airport (HER) and take some of the stress out of your journey. Choose from 2 vehicle options to suit your needs. For groups of 4 passengers or fewer, choose a sedan that can fit 3 standard-sized pieces of luggage. If you're traveling in a group of 6 passengers or fewer, pick the minivan option, which can fit 8 standard-sized pieces of luggage. Enjoy friendly meet-and-greet service from an English-speaking driver at the airport's arrivals hall. Have some help with your luggage, then sit back and relax.

Opt for a shared transfer to/from Heraklion Airport to/from Rethymno and enjoy a safe, affordable, and reliable service. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or larger groups on a budget, this shared transfer operates daily to/from the airport and accommodations. Skip the stress of getting to the airport on time or finding your accommodation in Rethymno while still staying in line with your budget. Appreciate timely service with a comfortable and shared bus.

Spend a special day in one of the largest water parks on Crete. Pre-book an entrance ticket to Acqua Plus Water Park, approximately 26 kilometers east of Heraklion, and enjoy over 50 different slides, games and facilities where the friendly and helpful staff await you. Enjoy adrenaline thrills at different slides, and attractions, like the Aqua Slalom, Black Holes, and Crazy River. Alternatively, get in some serious relaxation on a lazy river. Visitors of all ages can find something to suit among the dozens of different slides, making it an ideal day out for the entire family. Swim in the main pool, or slip and slide down the 262-foot (80-meter) hydrotube. Relax on the lazy river or at the hydromassage pool. The park even has a garden section where you can see Cretan flowers, palm trees, and bougainvillea, along with French marigolds and many other flowers.

Start your day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second-most visited archaeological site in Greece, the Minoan palace of Knossos. Explore the sprawling 5-acre site as you traipse through the mythical Labyrinth of Homer. Take in priceless historical insight from your personal tour guide into the prehistoric settlement, where the oldest European civilization started and flourished some 5000 years ago. Afterwards, you’ll set off on a sightseeing tour of Herklion, Crete’s capital. Wander through the port town, focusing on the unique Venetian monuments such as the Venetian fountain of Morosini, The Basilica of St. Marc, The Venetian Loggia, St. Titos church, the Venetian Port, and more. Marvel at the ancient city walls and the towering Koules Fortress. Cap things off with a walk inside the town's open-air market for a true multi-sensory experience. Take in the vibrant smells, tastes, and sights, as your guide tips you off to the best stands to sample local Greek street food and produce. Sated in mind and body, your tour will end at the Morosini Lions Fountain.

Your transfer from and to the airport includes a comfortable trip with a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Your journey will be conducted in a variety of vehicles ranging from taxis, minivans, minibuses or regular buses). Traveling through the National Road, you will arrive to your hotel, villa, or house safely, comfortably, and on-time. The drivers are professional (all holding professional driving licenses), have an excellent command of the English language, and will also be happy to suggest you places to visit or eat throughout your stay. The journey will last about 45-50 minutes, and the vehicles are available to ensure a smooth and comfortable shuttle service to and from the main airports and ferry ports on Crete. Your trip can be organized for individuals, families, and small and large groups from both the Chania and Heraklion airports.

Whether you are staying in Heraklion Prefecture, or arriving at Heraklion Port or Airport (Nik. Kazantzakis airport) you can enjoy a pick up service and relax whilst being driven to the destination of your choice in Crete. Explore the secrets of Crete, get to know the real Crete off the touristic path. You can enjoy easy transfer to the local attraction or place you want to visit. If you have luggage, this can be accommodated too. All vehicles come fully air conditioned with a driver.

Take a break from mainland Greece and tour its most popular islands in 4 jam-packed days. Wander the ancient streets of Crete, admire the scenic coast of Santorini, and let loose on the lively beaches of Mykonos. Local drivers will transfer you between each location, giving you more time to unwind. Get picked up in Athens to reach your flight to Crete. Your driver will then bring you for a private tour of the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the Archeological Museum of Heraklion, and a walking tour through the old city and market of Heraklion. Learn all about the city’s ancient heritage and myths. Spend the night in a Heraklion hotel and enjoy breakfast in the morning. Your driver will bring you to Heraklion port to take the ferry to Santorini. Get dropped at your hotel and use your free time to explore the unique beaches and jagged cliff sides, shaped long ago by volcanic activity. On the third day of the tour, be transported to the ferry for Mykonos, and then to your hotel. Spend some time strolling by the crystal waters or through the bright streets. Be sure to experience Mykonos’ wild nightlife before turning in. On your final day, take some time to soak up that last bit of Mediterranean sun until the driver brings you to Mykonos port for the ferry back to Athens. Another driver will meet you at Piraeus port and transfer you to your chosen address.