2 days in Heraklion Prefecture Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Heraklion Prefecture trip planner
Start: Athens
Fly
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Matala
— 1 day
Drive
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Knosos
— 1 night
Drive to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Fly to Athens
End: Athens
Wed, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 27
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Matala — 1 day
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A low-key tourist resort known for its ancient cliffside caves, Matala boasts a rich history that spans over 2,000 years.Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): stop by Prisma, relax in the rural setting at Agia Marina Donkey Rescue Sanctuary, then delve into the distant past at Palace of Faistos, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Matala Beach.
For photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Matala road trip planning app.
Athens to Matala is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Knosos.
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Knosos — 1 night
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On the 27th (Thu), make a trip to The Throne Room, then trot along with Finikia Horseriding, and then delve into the distant past at The Palace of Knossos.
For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Knosos journey website.
Traveling by car from Matala to Knosos takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Knosos journey website.
Traveling by car from Matala to Knosos takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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Heraklion Prefecture travel guide
Situated at the center of Crete, Heraklion prefecture remains best known for its eponymous capital city, the birthplace of artists El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis. A crowded tourist mecca, the vibrant city serves as the starting point for day trips to the prefecture's main attraction, an ancient complex of Minoan palaces. This important archaeological site contains traces of Europe's oldest city, from which the mythical King Minos allegedly ruled the region. Venture farther away from the prefecture's big city and popular northern resorts to discover a less-trodden landscape of tiny villages, fertile green plains, and low mountain ranges.
