Cruise Greece, Heraklion and the Mediterranean with Destination Oceans!

See the ancient city of Heraklion on a Greek Isle Cruise with Destination Oceans. Heraklion is the main city on the island of Crete and usually the starting point for visitors wishing to explore the island. The city, built on a fairly steep hillside, has a huge harbor to accommodate ferries and cruise liners, and an international airport.

Heraklion is busy, bustling and full of hotels, fast food outlets, shops and traffic. The main square of Plateia Venizelou is a pedestrian mall sporting cafes and restaurants, with some fascinating shops in the surrounding streets. Like many Greek cities Heraklion's architecture was influenced by Venetian occupation, and a Venetian fortress dominates the harbour. Take a day ashore from your Mediterranean Cruise to enjoy this beautiful city.

The city's pride and joy, is its archaeological museum, which contains the world's most comprehensive collection of artifacts from the Minoan civilization, which flourished on Crete around 1,600 BC. Heraklion is close to the major archaeological site associated with the Minoans at Knossos. Destination Oceans is committed to helping you create Your Vacation, Your Way, so that you enjoy every minute of your Greek Isles cruise!