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Your Heraklion Holiday
Book a Heraklion holiday package and get ready for a thrilling getaway. Renowned for its rich history and coastal scenery, there's loads to keep you on the move in this city. Make your trip to Heraklion even more exciting by going sightseeing. Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Natural History Museum of Crete are among the most popular attractions worth exploring. Stop daydreaming and start adventuring. Browse the broad range of options on Expedia today and put your Heraklion holiday plans in motion!
Heraklion Holiday
Heraklion Essential Information
Language | Greek |
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Currency | Euros |
Local Welcome | Ya su |
Local Goodbye | Yiá sou |
Closest Airport | Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) |
Max Temp Winter | 16ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 27ºC |
Top Sights | Historical Museum of Crete, Ammoudara Beach and Natural History Museum of Crete |
Our pick of the best Heraklion Hotel Deals
![GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1100000/1098400/1098349/7b04bbef_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2025
![Sofia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2340000/2334100/2334059/be80bf99_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025
![Aquila Atlantis Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/67300/67282/2d667349_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Heraklion
![Heraklion Port which includes a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73567-Heraklion-Port.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Heraklion Port
Explore ancient fortifications and relax with a waterside drink at Heraklion’s picturesque harbour.
![Palace of Knossos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/df8d4fcec960d4ffdb3debddd81fcf08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Palace of Knossos
This stunning archaeological site is one of the world’s most important records of Minoan civilisation and it may well be the oldest city in Europe.
![Heraklion Archaeological Museum featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/73000/73554-Heraklion-Archaeological-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Delve into the lost world of the Minoans at this museum that has exhibits covering over 5,000 years of Cretian history.
What to do in Heraklion
![Full Day Trip to Knossos Cave of Zeus and Olive Oil Factory](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46302696/79daeec9-15bd-4658-9716-81d46de3038a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour
![Heraklion:Olive & Dragon Fruit Farm Tour & Cretan Farmers Brunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48678479/b55926b2-7bdf-420a-8585-aed490726106.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Heraklion:Olive & Dragon Fruit Farm Tour & Cretan Farmers Brunch
![Private Tour-Skip the Line-Taditional Villages, Zeus Cave, Knossos Palace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44855839/26e239ae-9827-484c-b532-00de4ea29a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)