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3-Day Heraklion itinerary guide

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Heraklion — Venetian Fortress of Koules in Heraklion, Crete 003

Top stops to prioritize

  • Knossos Palace
  • Thraka Grill Restaurant
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • Kirkór (Bougatsa)
  • Peskesi
  • Hans & Gretel | Heraklion
  • Bembo fountain
  • Georgiadis Park

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Knossos Palace
  • Bembo fountain
  • Georgiadis Park
  • Hovoli
  • Saint Minas Cathedral

Day 2: North side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the north side side of town.

  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • Morosini Fountain
  • Holy Cathedral Church of Saint Titus
  • Tempelis
  • Venetian Fortress Rocca a Mare

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Peskesi.

  • Peskesi
  • Utopia
  • Venetian Loggia
  • Museum of Ancient Greek Technology by Kotsanas

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