Saturday Market & Cretaquarium! From Heraklion

Saturday market! A different excursion for those who want to experience the island’s everyday life.

We start with a visit to the Cretaquarium. Here, you will see many sea creatures, from small fish and clams to big sharks and tuna, all living in the Mediterranean Sea. After the tour, you can relax and enjoy a coffee in the aquarium’s café before we head to Heraklion.

Next, we visit the biggest open-air market in Pateles. Here, many sellers offer a variety of products at great prices. You can find fresh fruits and vegetables, local herbs, clothes, and handmade goods while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the market.

We then stop at Liberty Square, in the heart of Heraklion. From here, you can explore the capital of Crete. Walk around and discover the history left behind by the Byzantines, the Ottomans, and the Venetians. You can admire the impressive fortress of Koules at the harbor, the Venetian Walls that surround the old town, and enjoy your coffee or lunch at one of the cafés in Lions’ Square. If you wish, you can also visit one of the city’s museums, the Municipal Library, the Art Gallery, or some of the beautiful Byzantine churches.

After this amazing experience, we return to our hotels.

Indicative Time-Table:

The timing of the program will be approximate, depending on traffic and weather conditions as well as the unexpected overcrowding.

Included:

✅ Pick-up & Drop-off service (mainly from hotels in Agia Pelagia, Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Fodele, Gournes, Gouves, Heraklion city center, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Lygaria, Malia, Sissi, Stalis is provided. If pick up from your hotel is not possible you will be picked up from the closest pick up point)

✅ Transport by air-conditioned luxury bus

✅ Professional Guide

Not Included:

❌ Cretaquarium entrance fee (12€ per adult / children 5 – 17 years old 6€) – Paid on the spot in cash

❌ Personal expenses

Discounts:

Children up to 3 years old free of charge and travelling on parents’ lap

Children 4 – 12 years old 50% discount

Cancellation policy:

For cancellation up to 2 days prior to arrival no cancellation fees

For cancellations 1 day prior to arrival 100% cancellation fees

Non-show 100% cancellation fees

Notes:

1. For bookings 2 days before departure please contact us in order to check availability!
2. Please provide fullname, telephone number (country code included), e-mail and accommodation details (hotel name & address) upon booking.
3. Please arrive on time to the given pick-up point. Unfortunately, there is no option to wait for latecomers. In case of delay, missed pick-up, missed departure time, no refunds.
4. The travel agency reserves the right to alter or cancel any tour due to adverse weather conditions or insufficient passengers number or force majeure 12 hours prior to departure time with a notification to the traveler.

Upon booking you will receive from us in a separate mail your activity’s voucher with specific pick-up details (please check your spam folder as well)

For clarifications please send us a mail at online@travelid.gr or contact us at +30 2810 335 227

We are at your disposal from Monday to Friday 09:00 am till 20:00 pm and Saturday 09:00 till 15:00 pm