Crete attractions

 

Cultural Crete

  • Marvel at the world-famous Ancient Knossos Palace and the Minoan treasures in the Archaeological Museum of
    Heraklion (5 hrs)
  • Visit the traditional fishing village of Mochlos and the Archaeological site of Gournia (4-5 hrs)
  • Visit the picturesque village of Kritsa & the Byzantine Church of Panagia Kera (2-3 hrs)
  • Combine sightseeing and luxury by visiting the archaeological site of Malia followed by a tour of the other two Helios Resorts (Kernos Beach & Kalimera Kriti) and enjoy an aperitif in the famous cave restaurant "Spilia" (3-4 hrs)
  • Visit the traditional Cretan village of "Archanes" (5 hrs)
  • Learn all about, Nikos Kazantzakis, the author of "Zorba the Greek" and "The Last Temptation of Christ" by visiting the museum dedicated to his life and work, at the village of Mirta (5 hrs)
  • Visit the hotel's Museum of "Cretan Folklore Art"


Island Discovery
... With chauffeured luxury cars:

  • Discover the bewitching landscape of Kourna Lake and neighbouring area (8 hrs)
  • Visit the suroundings of Elounda, the village of Karidi & the Monastery of Aretis (2-3 hrs)
  • Enjoy the beauty of the Cretan mountains, by visiting the Lassitho Plateau and cave of Dikteon, located in the village of
    Psyhro (5 hrs)
  • Explore the eastern part of Crete by visiting the Monastery of Toplou and the town of Sitia (8 hrs)
  • Visit Zaros, the picturesque village located at the southern slope of the mountain IDI (Psiloritis) (7 hrs)