8 days in Crete Itinerary

Family-friendly places like Heraklion Archaeological Museum and CRETAquarium will thrill your kids. When in Heraklion, make a side trip to see Safaris in Agia Pelagia, approximately Agia Pelagia away. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of The Palace of Knossos, engage your brain at Kotsanas Museum, see the interesting displays at Kazantzakis Museum, and have some family-friendly fun at Experience Creta.

Plan my day in Heraklion using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.

Valletta, Malta to Heraklion is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, ferry, and car; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 1 hour. In March, daily temperatures in Heraklion can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to catch the shuttle to Chania Town.

Kids will enjoy Old Venetian Harbor and Maritime Museum of Crete. Get out of town with these interesting Chania Town side-trips: Rethymnon (Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno, Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno, &more) and Lake Kournas (in Kournas). There's still lots to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Souda Bay War Cemetery, take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Chania, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Chania Town online trip itinerary maker.

You can take a shuttle from Heraklion to Chania Town in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Chania Town are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.