Cheap Flights to Heraklion, Crete

Dramatic scenery and ancient history on Greece's largest Island!

Visit Crete on a cheap flight with EuropebyAir and you will discover the amazing history and stunning scenery that this Greek island has to offer. You can see spectacular evidence of Crete's ancient history and learn more about the myths and legends surrounding the island including the story of the Minotaur. With a huge array of clear sandy beaches that will make you forget all your cares Crete is the perfect place to relax with a cocktail or two, take a stroll through pretty towns and then head out to the coastal resorts for a great night out. Only 260km long and 35km wide no corner of Crete is out of reach. Visit our low fare finder for your cheap flights to Crete with Jet2.com.

Sight Seeing in Crete

Crete's ancient Greek history means that there is plenty to see across the island from ancient monuments and ruins to palaces and churches all with their own unique history and legends attached.

The Palace of Knossos is one of the most amazing sightseeing experiences in the world and is the most significant attraction in Crete. Formerly home to King Minos; it is the location of the legend of the Minotaur where a monster, part man and part bull, was said to have been contained within the labyrinth at the palace. Parts of the palace are in ruin and others are still standing to give a fantastic impression of what a vast and beautiful estate this used to be.

Nearby to the Palace of Knossos is the Archeological Museum, containing many exhibits of ancient Greek archeology, artifacts and art for an intriguing insight in to Minoan history.

The Cave of Zeus, also known as the Dictaean Cave, is said to have been where Rhea took baby Zeus to hide from Cronos. The cave is truly fascinating and has much evidence of it's history as a former Minoan shrine for the people who came to worship the Greek God, Zeus.

Also well worth a visit is the Monastery of Arkadi which is a fortress like building and dates back to the Byzantine era. It houses a museum with several religious icons and is one of the best of many stunning religious buildings in Crete.

It is recommended that you visit each of the four prefectures in Crete: Chania, Rethymno, Iralklio and Lasithi as each has its own distinct charm and attraction. Admire the Venetian and Turkish architecture in Chania, visit the many churches, mosques and remains of ancient cities in Rethymno, walk through the Venetian port in the main town of Iraklio, Heraklion, and admire the Venetian town walls and morozini fountain and visit the traditional farming areas of Lisithi. You can do all of this on a holiday to Crete as the island is only 260km at its longest point, so no corner is out of reach.