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Heraklion in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Heraklion lets you add the Cretan countryside. This 2-day itinerary covers Knossos and the city on day one and the Lasithi plateau and wineries on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Knossos & old town
  2. 2Day 2: Lasithi & wine
  3. 3Villages and Zeus cave
  4. 4Cretan tavernas

Day 1: the city

Tour Knossos, the museum and old town.

Day 2: inland Crete

Visit the Lasithi plateau, Zeus’s cave and a winery.

Evenings: Cretan food

Enjoy tavernas and raki in the old town.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Heraklion — prices per person.

Privat guidet tur til Knossos Palace, Arch. Museer & Heraklion
Heraklion
Privat guidet tur til Knossos Palace, Arch. Museer & Heraklion
5.0(20)·8 timer
fra$579/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Villages,Zeus's Cave & Olive Oil Mill
Crete
Hoteller i nærheden af Knossos & Lasithi Plateau Villages,Zeus's Cave & Olive Oil Mill
5.0(106)·8 timer
fra$128/ person
via Viator
Heraklion Catamaran til Dia Island med frokost og drikkevarer
Crete
Heraklion Catamaran til Dia Island med frokost og drikkevarer
5.0(24)·6 timer
fra$168/ person
via Viator
Kreta Shore Trip & Knossos Palace fra Heraklion (Iraklion) havn
Heraklion
Kreta Shore Trip & Knossos Palace fra Heraklion (Iraklion) havn
4.9(35)·4 timer
fra$57/ person
via Viator
Dia Island Catamaran – Premium frokost, åben bar, mindre grupper
Crete
Dia Island Catamaran – Premium frokost, åben bar, mindre grupper
4.9(128)·7 timer
fra$174/ person
via Viator
Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum: Europas ældste civilisation
Crete
Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum: Europas ældste civilisation
4.8(66)·10 timer
fra$261/ person
via Viator
Heraklion: Hoteller i nærheden af Dia Island Luxury Cruise Brand NEW CATAMARAN
Crete
Heraklion: Hoteller i nærheden af Dia Island Luxury Cruise Brand NEW CATAMARAN
4.8(17)·6 timer
fra$128/ person
via Viator
Knossos Palace og Arch. Rundvisning i Heraklion-museet
Heraklion
Knossos Palace og Arch. Rundvisning i Heraklion-museet
4.7(33)·5 timer
fra$261/ person
via Viator

Heraklion in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Heraklion?
Two days covers Knossos, the museum and old town on day one, and the Lasithi plateau, Zeus’s cave and a winery on day two, a great mix of Minoan history and inland Cretan landscapes.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Heraklion?
The Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum and old town, and a wine-and-villages tour of the Lasithi plateau.
Is the Lasithi plateau worth it from Heraklion?
Yes — with its windmills, Zeus’s cave, traditional villages and wineries, the Lasithi plateau is a scenic, characterful day trip into inland Crete from Heraklion.

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