Heraklion Tour - Market - Creta Aquarium
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7 hours
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Heraklion prefecture
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Full-Day Bus Tour to the Heraklion Open Market, the famous City Center, and Creta Aquarium.
Description
Language Schedule
(Please write in checkout comments your preferred language based on the sheet below)
Saturday: English, French, German, Russian
Our day starts with having the chance to get to know the city of Heraklion, Crete’s bustling capital. The birthplace of Nikos Kazantzakis and El Greco gives the sense of a cosmopolitan city at first, but you can find many more if you take the time to wander its back streets and explore it. The imposing fortress of Koules at the port, the Venetian fortifications around the city, the famous Lions’ Square, the many Byzantine churches, the numerous Ottoman drinking fountains, the Municipal Library, the Art Gallery, and the Archaeological Museum are only some of the sights not to be missed. Heraklion has a thriving café and restaurant scene, the island’s best shopping, and lively nightlife -in part thanks to its many students.
After our stop at the city of Heraklion, we visit the famous Saturday open-air market, a bazaar where you can find almost anything you may imagine: the freshest fruit and vegetables, creamy cheese, juicy olives, olive oil, wine, raki, honey, herbs, leather goods, hats, jewelry, toys, cosmetics, fabrics, upholstery – you name it.
For those who wish to experience something different, there is one more destination that you can choose for the rest of the day: the Creta Aquarium. This high-tech indoor sea is situated a few kilometers away from Heraklion. It is inhabited by some 2500 Mediterranean and tropical aquatic critters, and it can surely bring smiles to even the most jaded traveler. You can watch jellyfish, sharks, skates, corals, and anything from small fish to tuna that lives in the Mediterranean. There are also multimedia features and multilingual displays for your convenience.
After our Heraklio tour, we can enjoy our coffee in the café of the building that overlooks the big blue, before we set off to our hotels.
Adult Price: 27€
Child Price (4-12 years): 14€
Children 0-4 years old travel free of charge
Prices may vary for large groups of 8+ people. For special price quotations please contact us direct at info@tourscrete.com
Things to Do & Things to See
- You will take a short tour around Creta Aquarium (First or last stop according to the number of people participating).
-The magic of the seafloor and the diving experience into such a familiar yet unknown world -the sea world of the Mediterranean - cannot be described in just a few words. You will admire, among others, dusky groupers, red corals, crayfish, gorgonians, skates, etc. You will see and admire the following types of sea life: Stingray (Dasyatis Pastinaca), Dusky Grouper (Epinephelus Marginatus), Red Scorpionfish (Scorpaena Scrofa), Sea turtle Caretta Caretta, Sand Tiger Shark (Eugomphodus Taurus), Plankton, Octopus (Octopus Vulgaris), Flat Lobster (Scyllarides Latus), Sea Anemone (Anemonia Viridis), Lobster (Palinurus Elephas), The Aquarium beyond the glass, Jellyfish (Aurelia Aurita), Rainbow wrasse (Coris Julis), Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion Sp.), Cobia (Rachycentron Canadum), Marbled spine-foot (Siganus Sp.). If this part of the tour is not for you, you may take a walk to the nearest beach. Our stay at Creta Aquarium is estimated to be 45 minutes. The entrance price is not included in the tour price.
- We will visit the largest and busiest local open-air market. There you will have the chance to buy local products at low prices or have Greek coffee the way Greeks do it.
- Our final and last stop is Heraklion, the largest city and port on the island of Crete. Here you will be able to see the following:
- The legendary Venetian Fortress of Heraklion, which is also called Koules (meaning ‘fortress’ in Turkish). This massive fortress was built by the Venetians in the early 13th century.
- The Saint Minas cathedral is the patron saint of Heraklion
- The Church of Saint Titos is located on 25th Avgoustou Street and is one of the most important monuments of Heraklion.
- The Natural History Museum of Crete was established in 1981 and is located on Sofokli Venizelou Avenue in Heraklion.
- The Historical Museum of Crete is also located in Heraklion and was established in 1953. Its aim is to preserve and promote the Cretan cultural heritage.
- The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion is one of the largest museums in Greece and one of the most important museums in the whole of Europe. Its exhibits are authentic reflections of Cretan prehistory and history (about 7000 years), from the Neolithic Age to the Roman Empire.
Is this tour/cruise/trip/ right for you?
- Part of what makes this Heraklion tour so popular is not only its archaeological and mythological aspects. It is also a great trip for children. It is a trip that your family will enjoy.
- Come prepared. Athletic shoes, sun lotion, a hat, and plenty of water.
- It's a full-day tour. This tour is suitable for most ages.
Below you can read the timetable and schedule of the activity you are viewing. We make everything in our power to be always on time and avoid any long delays.
Itinerary
07:30-08:45: Departure from Ammoudara/Heraklion/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia.
Stop at: Heraklion Open-Air Market – 1-hour free time for shopping
Stop at: Heraklion – 2 hours of free time to explore the city, or to visit the archaeological Museum
Stop at: The Creta Aquarium – 40 min to visit the Aquarium and admire the thousands of Mediterranean marine species in this high-tech facility
15:30-16:30: Approx return time back to Ammoudara/Heraklion/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia.
Different timetables apply for pickups in different areas like Heraklion, Ammoudara, Kokkini Hani, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Stalida, and Malia. Our search system will provide you with the correct times. If you have difficulty finding your pickup point, please contact us at info@tourscrete.com.
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Important Pre-Departure Information for Heraklion Tour
To help you prepare for your trip, please ensure you understand the following:
Tours are often the best days of your vacation. Most of our customers look forward to this day for weeks or months! That's why it is important that you mind some basic rules to keep the day trip safe and enjoyable for you and the other guests!
Be Smart
Bring comfortable walking shoes with rubber soles for good grip.
Be at the pickup point at least 10 minutes earlier. Check your ticket for the correct time.
Don’t bring too much money. Credit/Debit cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Limit your luggage. Too much weight is always a problem.
A hat, sunglasses, sun cream, are required in most cases.
Water, lip balm, insect repellent, and anti-bacterial hand wipes/hand sanitizer are sometimes essential.
Leave your valuables at your hotel.
Bring your personal medication and prescriptions.
You must always carry a copy of your passport with you. Although not required it's always a good idea.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The tour to Heraklion & Creta Aquarium is subject to weather conditions. If the tour is canceled due to bad weather you will be fully refunded, or you will be given the option of an alternative date.
The following list contains everything that is included in the activity you are viewing. Services and products included here are included in the price and no extra charge will occur.
Services and Products Included
-Hotel pick up & drop off by area: Heraklion, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gournes, Gouves, Hersonissos, Kokkini Hani, Koutouloufari, Malia, Piskopiano, Stalis,
-Transportation by modern air-conditioned buses
-Professional tour guide (live) on the bus.
-Insurance cover
-Printed or mobile tour vouchers accepted
-Instant confirmation
-Easy cancellation (Cancel up to 24 hours prior to departure time and receive a full refund)
Everything that is not mentioned in the Included section is excluded. we have tried our best and we have succeeded in avoiding any hidden costs for our customers. In the event that any hidden costs appear through one of our suppliers please contact us and we will solve the matter with no discussion.
Services and Products Excluded from this Activity and payable if occur by the client
1. Entrance Tickets to Archaeological Sites or Places of Interest. Entrance to the Creta Aquarium is 10€ and 6€ for children.
2. Any meals & drinks.
3. Accommodation for tours and activities longer than 1 day.
4. Personal expenses as a result of misconduct or miss understandings.
5. Any other destination not mentioned in the itinerary.
6. Any services or activity charges other than those included in inclusions.
7. Sunbeds and umbrellas.
IMPORTANT: During the booking process you will be requested to add your hotel and its address. We understand that the names of hotels change every year and that many hotels don't even have an address. In such a case you can do the following:
1. Choose "Other" at Hotel
2. Write "Unknown" at the Address
This way the system will allow you to proceed with your payment.
How to book Heraklion Tour - Creta Aquarium
In order to make your booking experience easier and more secure, we write below, our very simple way of booking your favorite Cretan tour, excursion, trip, or cruise.
Step 1: Choose Your Tour
Once you decide which Crete tour you wish to book online, you will have to check the availability of each tour. You only have to click on the “Date” box and there you can choose the date or day that is more comfortable for you. The Dates/days are highlighted. Prices are per adult.
After choosing your date of departure you add the number of adults and children. Please note the following:
Adults: 12+ years old
Children: 4-12 years old
Infants (free): 0-4 years old
You don't need to enter the infant numbers. Infants do not get a seat. The guardian is responsible for providing protection during the tour.
Once you add the persons you press the ‘Search” button.
Step 2: Add to Cart
You press the “Add to Cart” button. The tour is now available in your purchase cart. You may book the same way two, three, or more tours.
Step 3: Visit the Cart
The cart is situated in the top right corner. Press on the “Cart” image. This will provide you with a list of the tours you have chosen. Check the total price, the number of persons, the name of the tour, and the date. If you wish, you may erase the tour by clicking the “X”(delete) button and restarting the procedure. When you are ready you press the “Checkout” button.
Step 4: Checkout
Here you will need to fill out the form with your details and press “Continue”. The personal information that we collect from you is stored by us, on databases protected through a combination of physical and electronic access controls, firewall technology, and other reasonable security measures. We will neither sell nor release your registration, personal, and usage data to outside organizations.
If you cannot locate your hotel name, please email us the name of your hotel and we will add it to our list. The hotel list includes the following areas of Crete: Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Malia, Gournes, and Kokkini Hani.
Step 5: Payment
After pressing the “Continue to Payment” button you will be redirected to a secured Eurobank e-commerce environment. Here you fill in your card details. Once your payment is made, you will receive a confirmation of your payment and the tours you have purchased. Within 24 hours you will receive a boarding voucher/ticket for each tour in Crete you have purchased with all the details, including the exact pickup point with "Google map location" and time-based on your hotel selection.
In case you wish to know more about Heraklion Tour - Creta Aquarium, please feel free to communicate with us before booking online. Our travel consultants will try their best to provide you with the correct answers to your questions. Send all Inquiries to info@tourscrete.com
If after receiving your voucher/ticket, you still have questions, or you wish to cancel or alter the date please call us at +30 2897400566 or email us at reservation@tourscrete.com.
If you are currently in Crete our travel shop is located in Hersonissos. Feel free to pass by one of them and get the answers to your questions and even more.
Serapis Travel Services
141 El. Venizelou Ave (main road)
70014, Hersonissos, Crete
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