Cruise Holidays To Crete

Overview

A large, craggy island in the southern the Aegean, Crete is an increasingly popular port of call, thanks to its beautiful mountain scenery, well-developed resorts and 5,000 years of history.

Ships dock at Heraklion, the capital, a busy, modern town circled by Venetian-built fortifications. Most visitors head straight off on excursions - the Palace of Knossos, believed to be the seat of Minoan culture, is just a few minutes' drive from the city, where you'll hear about the gruesome legend of Theseus and the Minotaur, and see the frescoes and amazing excavations.

Other tours include the attractive resort of Agios Nikolaos in the east, the beautiful Venetian town of Chania, to the west, and the island's mountainous interior, where you can hike the challenging Samaria Gorge, or visit the Lassithi Plateau, dazzlingly beautiful in spring, when it is carpeted with wild flowers.