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Get an introduction to the best food that Heraklion has to offer by treating your palate to traditional Cretan dishes and exceptional local wines! Go on an unforgettable tasty journey through Heraklion’s local neighbourhoods.
After meeting your local guide, start off with a traditional Greek coffee also known as ellinikós kafés. Learn why Greeks love coffee and see it brewed the traditional way in sand and be taught “cup reading”, a centuries-old tradition that reads your future.
Enjoy Heraklion’s well-known bougatsa in a family-owned business that has mastered its bougatsa technique since 1922. Consisting of semolina custard, cheese, or minced meat filling between layers of phyllo, bougatsa is a must-taste pastry that you shouldn’t miss while being in the city.
Continue to a local market where you’ll meet the local vendors and learn about their products. Sample some of the basic elements of Cretan cuisine such as olives, rusks, and cheese. Become a cheese-tasting expert by receiving local hints and learn how to spot the best local cheeses. Taste the island’s famous olive oil and find out why organic Cretan olive oil is one of the best oils in the world.
Sit down for a local organic meat dish or if you want to show yourself how brave you are, sample a dish that is loved by most Cretans: fried snails.
Move on to your last stop and taste some local Cretan wines in a family-run shop. Keep in mind that winemaking in Crete has a long history that dates back to the Bronze Age. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay.
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Situated in Heraklio Town, 1.5 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 1.8 km from Venetian Walls, Heraklion chic and minimalistic apartment with sea view features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 6.3 km from The Palace of Knossos.
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Heraklion chic and minimalistic apartment with sea view include Heraklion Port, Koules and Municipal Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.
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€79
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Located in Heraklio Town, 1.5 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 1.8 km from Venetian Walls, Minimal Loft Art with Sea View Over Heraklion Harbour provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 6.3 km from The Palace of Knossos and 16 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos.
The apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
A car rental service is available at the apartment.
Popular points of interest near Minimal Loft Art with Sea View Over Heraklion Harbour include Heraklion Port, Koules and Municipal Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.
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€79
/night
Apt22 stylish apartment close of Heraklion center is situated in Heraklio Town, 1.7 km from Venetian Walls, 6.4 km from The Palace of Knossos, and 16 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The accommodation is 1.5 km from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and has free WiFithroughout the property.
The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Heraklion Port, Koules and Municipal Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 2 km from Apt22 stylish apartment close of Heraklion center.
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€65
/night
Artree Suites features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Heraklio Town, less than 1 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and shower. A fridge, a minibar and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.
Popular points of interest near the apartment include Venetian Walls, Koules and Municipal Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 2 km from Artree Suites, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€91
/night
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