Enjoy an Heraklion day trip in a seven seats car hire

Palace of Knossos

For sure, this is one of the most notable Minoan sites. The drive here in a [Heraklion car hire][662] should be very simple, for it's located only 5 km south of Heraklion. Once the seat of the legendary Cretan king Minos Knossos it is mostly known for the palace's connection with the popular myth of the Minotaur and its Labyrinth. Completely inhabited from the Neolithic period (7000-3000 B.C.) until Roman times, this will make for an interesting day trip.

Ferry Tours and Cruises

From Heraklion to Santorini you can make an amazing tour, it will only take a day and you can do it by cruise, or in a high-speed catamaran. There's also the option to take this high-speed means of transportation or a regular ferry to the main cities of Thessaloniki, Athens, Dodecanese, or Cyclades, all the way from Heraklion and back.

If you're visiting during winter, the frequency of this service is reduced, however, there are plenty of possibilities to get a good boat ride to any of the popular towns in this Mediterranean paradise all year round.

CretAquarium Thalassocosmos

Bring the whole family comfortably in a [Heraklion car hire][662] to this aquarium, the kids will love it and adults will have equal fun, for this is a must see place in Heraklion. Drive for about 9 miles east of the city through the National road, and don't miss the biggest aquarium in the Eastern area of the Mediterranean.