Travel east to Crete’s capital region, uncovering the island’s Minoan heritage at Knossos Palace, the fabled labyrinth of King Minos. Then head into downtown Heraklion to explore Venetian-era fortifications, lively squares, and the exceptional Archaeological Museum housing many Minoan treasures.
Expect 2.5 hours to Knossos, then 20 minutes to Heraklion. A private driver from Chania ensures you explore both the ancient Minoan palace and Crete's largest city at your own pace.
On the surface, Heraklion (also called Iraklio), Crete’s sprawling capital, isn’t the prettiest city. But dig a little and you’ll find a wealth of history and culture. Just outside the city is the Palace of Knossos, the former seat of the Minoan Empire, which was a major player in ancient Greek mythology. At the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, you’ll find Minoan artifacts excavated from the palace and other ancient sites around Crete. The Historical Museum of Crete covers everything after the Minoans, from Byzantine sculptures to WWII battles, and the only two paintings by Crete-born Renaissance master El Greco left on the island. You can also see this rich history around the city - from historic churches and fountains to Venetian walls, and the old harbor guarded by the indomitable Koules Fortress, which held off the Ottomans in the second longest siege in history. All of this is interspersed in a city with a thriving cafe and restaurant scene, which will keep you fueled for you explorations.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.