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Heraklion

Greece

Palace of Knossos, Venetian Harbour & Cretan Cuisine

Knossos is the oldest city in Europe — home of the Minotaur's labyrinth. The local bus costs €1.50. Ship excursions charge $70–120.

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What's Inside

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5 GPS-Verified Maps

Every walking route tested on the ground. Interactive companion maps included free online.

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Palace of Knossos

The Minoan palace complex. Bus route, entrance strategy, must-see rooms, and the Throne Room timing.

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Venetian Harbour Walk

Koules Fortress, the Venetian arsenals, and the waterfront promenade. History and the best café stops.

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Cretan Food Guide

Dakos, kalitsounia, snails, raki — the authentic Cretan cuisine you won't find on the mainland.

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Three Itinerary Tracks

4-hour express, 6-hour classic, or full-day deep dive. Pick the one that fits your schedule.

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Real Prices, Real Times

Every cost checked, every distance measured. Plan with confidence.

The Math

Ship Excursion

$70–120

per person

This Guide

$4.99

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Same sights. Same routes. A fraction of the cost. Keep the savings for dakos and raki at the Venetian harbour.

One guide covers your entire group. One ship excursion covers one person.

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Interactive Maps

Free companion maps included. Open on your phone at the port.

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Don't Wing Your Port Day

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