©
Heraklion trip planner
Create a fully customized
day by day itinerary for free
Heraklion
Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization. Founded by Arab raiders sometime in the 9th century, Heraklion swapped its rulers several times over the centuries, eventually coming under Venetian and then Ottoman control. Before retreating, the successive conquerors left an indelible mark on the city's architecture of medieval fortifications, Byzantine churches, and lavish fountains. The birthplace of El Greco, modern Heraklion is a densely populated city infamous for its traffic congestion. Take a break from the big port city and its throngs of tourists by exploring the ancient sites located just a short drive from the busy coastline. Plan your tour of Heraklion and Greece travel itinerary using our Greece travel route planner.
Create a full itinerary — for free!
Plan your trip to Heraklion
Get a personalized plan
A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferencesCustomize it
Refine your plan. We'll find the
best routes and schedulesBook it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% offManage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Top Heraklion tours
See more tours
Side trips from Heraklion
Hidden gems in Heraklion
Wineries in Heraklion
Featured attractions
Places to visit with Heraklion
Recently planned trips to Heraklion
22 days in Greece & Malta
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
May, popular sights
Preferences: May
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
15 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM NORWAY
July, popular sights
Preferences: July
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
31 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM NORWAY
June, popular sights
Preferences: June
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
15 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM CANADA
May, popular sights
Preferences: May
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
19 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
September, historic sites, popular & hidden gems
Preferences: September, historic sites
Attraction style: Popular & hidden gems
Pace: Medium
2 days in Heraklion Prefecture
BY A USER FROM DENMARK
October, popular sights
Preferences: October
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
See more plans
