Fun activities for couples in Heraklion

Popular activities for couples in Heraklion

Heraklion Luxury Catamaran to Dia – Chef Lunch & Open Bar

5 hours

4.8
145 reviews

$146.08

Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

5.5 hours

4.7
379 reviews

$93.49

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

7 to 8 hours

4.9
90 reviews

$134.39

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

7 to 8 hours

4.9
250 reviews

$122.70

Knossos-Zeus’Homeland-Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

7.5 hours

4.9
641 reviews

$132.05

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

5 hours

4.7
536 reviews

$102.84

Food and Wine pairing in the vineyards

Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

6 hours

5
143 reviews

$231.38

Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

8 to 9 hours

4.4
376 reviews

$49.08

Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's land,&olive oil factory

7 hours

4.9
73 reviews

$122.70

Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus

8 to 10 hours

4.9
171 reviews

$525.87

Private Full-Day East Crete Tour from Heraklion

8 to 10 hours

5
40 reviews

$701.16

Crete: Olive, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey

6 hours

4.8
86 reviews

$104.01

Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

6 hours

4.8
493 reviews

$100.50

Private Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island

6 hours

4.6
20 reviews

$502.50

Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion

3 hours

4.9
116 reviews

$96.99

E-bike Food Tour Tasting in Heraklion

4 hours

4.9
90 reviews

$146.08

Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide

1.5 hours

4.5
68 reviews

$98.16

horse riding - training the horse

Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch

5 hours

4.9
152 reviews

$81.80

Troy Dinner-Show

3 hours

4.8
79 reviews

$35.06

The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour

4.5 hours

4.7
27 reviews

$245.41

Tips for couples visiting Heraklion, Greece

When is the best time to visit Heraklion?

The best time to visit Heraklion is during the mild Spring months of March to May, or during the similarly mild Fall months of September to October. The weather during these months is pleasant and conducive to sightseeing and outdoor activities, and the tourist season is typically not as crowded as in the summer months.

What are some fun activities for couples in Heraklion?

  • Go horseback riding along the Indianos road in Heraklion’s countryside

  • Explore Knossos Palace, the largest and most famous of the Minoan archaeological sites

  • Walk the streets of Heraklion’s old town and enjoy a romantic dinner

  • Visit the Venetian Fortress of Koules and take a boat ride

  • Explore the archaeological site of Phaestos, a Minoan palace built in 2000 B.C.

What are some romantic date ideas in Heraklion?

  • Visit the historical Old Town of Heraklion and its ancient Venetian walls and cobblestone streets.

  • Explore the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, the largest and most important museum in Crete.

  • Visit the Palace of Knossos, an ancient Minoan palace located 5 km south of Heraklion.

  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery and beaches at the Heraklion Gulf.

  • Walk around the street market of Heraklion and explore all sights, smells, and sounds.

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