Crete is Greece’s largest island, stretching along the south Aegean and split into four regional units from west to east: Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion and Lasithi. That size gives you Minoan ruins, Venetian harbours, a mountain gorge, palm-fringed beaches and a food culture built on olive oil and raki. You can spend a week here and … Read more
Naxos sits in the heart of the Cyclades, and the crossing south to Crete is one of the most useful links a summer traveller can plan. A direct high-speed ferry connects Naxos Town with the port of Heraklion, turning two very different islands into a single, workable itinerary. This guide explains the route, the journey … Read more
A Knossos shore excursion is easy from a cruise calling at Heraklion, with the palace a short ride from the port. Plan excursions and tickets through My Greece Tours. Cruise passengers can readily reach the Palace of Knossos on a port call. The sections below cover whether you can visit on a cruise, ship excursions … Read more
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum holds the world’s finest Minoan collection, including the original Knossos frescoes, the snake goddess and the Phaistos Disc. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The museum is the essential companion to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what the museum is, its highlights, the star Minoan masterpieces … Read more
Knossos day trips run from across Crete, easiest from Heraklion and as longer coach excursions from Chania, Rethymno and the resorts. Plan day trips and tickets through My Greece Tours. A day trip is how most travellers see the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover whether you can visit in a day, trips from … Read more
A Knossos and Heraklion tour pairs the Minoan palace with the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where its original frescoes are kept. Plan combined tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Combining the two is the fullest way to experience the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what the tour is, why the palace and museum … Read more
The best time to visit Knossos is spring or autumn, early in the day, when the weather is mild and the crowds and heat are lower. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Timing makes a real difference to a visit to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the best season, the … Read more
Knossos opens daily year-round, with longer hours in summer and shorter ones in winter, and an early start beats the crowds and heat. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Opening hours shape any visit to the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the hours, whether it opens all year, the best time … Read more
Knossos lies just southeast of Heraklion on Crete, reached easily by local bus, taxi, car or organized tour. Plan transport and tours through My Greece Tours. Getting there is the first practical step for visiting the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover where Knossos is, the bus, driving and taxis, reaching it from the … Read more
Getting from Milos to Crete means a seasonal high-speed ferry from the port of Adamas to Heraklion, taking around four and a half to five hours. Plan the crossing with ferries, tours and tickets from My Greece Tours. This crossing links the Milos travel guide to Greece’s largest island. The sections below cover how to … Read more
Getting from Athens to Crete is easy by overnight ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion or Chania, or by a quick under-one-hour flight. Plan your trip to Greece’s largest island alongside skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a smooth journey south across the Aegean. This island-transfer guide is part of the Athens travel … Read more
The Santorini to Crete ferry runs to Heraklion in 1.5 to 3 hours, with daily year-round sailings from around 15 euros, linking the volcanic Cyclades with Greece’s largest island. This guide covers the journey time, the prices, the operators, the ports and tips for the crossing. Crete is an easy onward hop from the wider … Read more