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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.

Kreta Minoan Discovery Tour mit Knossos Palace, Heraklion und Live Dance Show
Crete
Kreta Minoan Discovery Tour mit Knossos Palace, Heraklion und Live Dance Show
4.8(12)·7 Stunden
ab$107/ Person
über Viator
Spinalonga, Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos & Olivenmühle | Privat
Heraklion
Spinalonga, Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos & Olivenmühle | Privat
5.0(24)·8 Stunden
ab$95/ Person
über Viator
Entdecken Sie Rethymno, den Kournas-See und die Geheimnisse des kretischen Olivenöls
Chania
Entdecken Sie Rethymno, den Kournas-See und die Geheimnisse des kretischen Olivenöls
5.0(10)·6 Stunden
ab$639/ Person
über Viator
Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum : Europas älteste Zivilisation
Crete
Knossos Palace & Heraklion Museum : Europas älteste Zivilisation
4.8(66)·10 Stunden
ab$261/ Person
über Viator
Tagesausflug nach Agios Nikolaos und zur Insel Spinalonga
Heraklion
Tagesausflug nach Agios Nikolaos und zur Insel Spinalonga
4.4(439)·9 Stunden
ab$49/ Person
über Viator
Westkreta Tour von Heraklion : Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas
Crete
Westkreta Tour von Heraklion : Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas
4.1(117)·12 Stunden
ab$59/ Person
über Viator
Private Tour in Knossos & Heraklion
Heraklion
Private Tour in Knossos & Heraklion
4.7(34)·6 Stunden
ab$380/ Person
über Viator
Kreta Elounda und Spinalonga Insel Kreuzfahrt Tagesausflug
Heraklion
Kreta Elounda und Spinalonga Insel Kreuzfahrt Tagesausflug
4.4(24)·7 Stunden
ab$46/ Person
über 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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