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Home/Destinations/Heraklion/Heraklion in 2 days
2 days · Heraklion itinerary

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.

Knossos Palace, Museum & Rethymno city Private Tour from Chania
Chania
Knossos Palace, Museum & Rethymno city Private Tour from Chania
5.0(86)·10 hours
from$618/ person
via Viator
Cretan Wines & Olive oil tour - The treasures of Crete
Crete
Cretan Wines & Olive oil tour - The treasures of Crete
5.0(179)·6–7 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Catamaran Sailing to Dia with Lunch in Heraklion, Crete(EST 2024)
Crete
Catamaran Sailing to Dia with Lunch in Heraklion, Crete(EST 2024)
5.0(79)·5h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages
Crete
PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages
5.0(74)·8h 30min
from$137/ person
via Viator
The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area
Heraklion
The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area
5.0(94)·8 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island
Crete
Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island
5.0(24)·6 hours
from$708/ person
via Viator
Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus for Cruises Heraklion Port
Crete
Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus for Cruises Heraklion Port
5.0(28)·7–8 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Private luxury Escape free drinks & Meals Cruise
Crete
Private luxury Escape free drinks & Meals Cruise
5.0(22)·5 hours
from$1,031/ 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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