Practical information for Iraklion
- Coordinates
- 35° 20.3′ N, 25° 8.0′ E
What to do in Iraklion with your time ashore
Ideas that fit in 8 h ashore, the return aboard included.
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The Minoan Palace of Knossos
About 20 minutes by bus or taxi from the port, allow 2 hours to visit this legendary archaeological site.
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Koules Fortress and historic centre
A 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal, allow 2 to 3 hours for a stroll and visit.
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Cretan wine tasting and local flavors
A 30-minute drive into the countryside, plan half a day to tour a local winery.
Book: Cretan wine tasting and local flavors
Ideas suggested with the help of AI from the known itineraries: check times and access before you go.
Ships expected in Iraklion
11 calls planned over the next 30 days, from the published itineraries.
- Celestyal Discovery Celestyal Cruises 07:00 to 12:00
- Mein Schiff 5 TUI Cruises arrives at 04:00
- Celestyal Discovery Celestyal Cruises 07:00 to 12:00
- Celestyal Discovery Celestyal Cruises 07:00 to 12:00
- Azamara Quest Azamara Cruises 08:00 to 16:00
- AIDAstella AIDA Cruises 07:30 to 16:30
- MSC Lirica MSC Cruises 10:00 to 18:00
- MS Volendam Holland America Line 08:00 to 23:00
- Marella Discovery Marella Cruises 08:00 to 17:00
- MSC Armonia MSC Cruises 12:00 to 20:00
- MSC Lirica MSC Cruises 10:00 to 18:00
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