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Heraklion in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Heraklion lets you see the best of Crete. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Heraklion — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Knossos & old town
  2. 2Day 2: Lasithi & wine
  3. 3Day 3: Spinalonga or Chania
  4. 4Crete highlights

Day 1: the city

Tour Knossos, the museum and old town.

Day 2: inland Crete

Visit the Lasithi plateau and a winery.

Day 3: Spinalonga or Chania

See the island fortress or the Venetian towns.

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
Hoteller i nærheden af Spinalonga, Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos & Olive Mill
Heraklion
Hoteller i nærheden af Spinalonga, Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos & Olive Mill
5.0(24)·8 timer
fra$95/ person
via Viator
Oplev Rethymno, Kournas-søen og hemmelighederne ved den kretensiske olivenolie
Chania
Oplev Rethymno, Kournas-søen og hemmelighederne ved den kretensiske olivenolie
5.0(10)·6 timer
fra$639/ 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
Dagstur til Agios Nikolaos og Spinalonga Island
Heraklion
Dagstur til Agios Nikolaos og Spinalonga Island
4.4(438)·9 timer
fra$49/ person
via Viator
Vestkreta-tur fra Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas
Crete
Vestkreta-tur fra Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas
4.1(117)·12 timer
fra$59/ 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 in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Heraklion?
Three days is ideal — Knossos and the city on day one, the Lasithi plateau on day two, and Spinalonga or Chania on day three, using Heraklion as a base to see the best of Crete.
What is the best day trip from Heraklion for 3 days?
Spinalonga is the most atmospheric, Chania the most beautiful Venetian town, and the Lasithi plateau the most scenic countryside; all are superb from Heraklion.
How do I plan a 3-day Heraklion itinerary?
Spend day one at Knossos and the city, day two in the Lasithi plateau, and day three at Spinalonga or Chania, booking the longer trips ahead.

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