Every Saturday from 7/4/2025 till 31/10/2025 |
Total Duration 6 – 7 hours approximately / Starting time 08:30 – 09:20 am – Ending time 15:45 – 16:45 pm / Stay in Aquarium 1 ½ hour, stay at Open Market 1 hour and 20 minutes, stay in Heraklion 2 ½ hours |
Pick-up & drop-off service from Agia Pelagia, Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Chersonissos, Fodele, Gournes, Gouves, Heraklion city center, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Lygaria Malia, Sissi, Stalis |
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:
08:30 – 09:20 | Pick up |
09:40 | Arrival Cretaquarium |
11:00 | Departure from Cretaquarium |
11:20 | Arrival in Market |
12:40 | Departure from Market |
12:50 | Arrival in Heraklion center |
15:30 | Departure from Heraklion |
15:45 – 16:45 | Arrival back in hotels – Drop off |
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:
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
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