Routes
Minoan Paths
Starting from the city of Heráklion, head south to meet, on top of the Kefála hill, ancient Knossós, the largest and most brilliant centre of the Minoan civilisation, which should undoubtedly be the first stop for every visitor of the island. After completing your tour of Knossós, head to the ...
The Blessed Land
Starting from the city of Heráklion, follow the road to Kroussónas and make your first stop at Ágios Mýronas, a beautiful traditional village where the local women’s rural cooperative gives you an opportunity to see and become acquainted with the way local delicacies and confectionery are prepared. Carrying on southwards, ...
Seeking the experience
The starting point of this route is the tourist resort of Hersónissos. Follow the old Ágios Nikólaos Heráklion national road and head for the seaside settlement of Goúves, where you may swim and engage in sea sports at the local beaches. Don’t forget to visit the nearby “Thalassókosmos” (Sea World) ...
From Viannos, Olive Oil
The route covers 73 kilometers, lasts about 2 hours by car or motorcycle without stops, and does not require a guide. It is recommended year round for visitors interested in nature, culture, the sea, gastronomy, and all kinds of outdoor activities. In about 2 hours of travel, Viannos reveals its ...
In the Shadow of Kofinas
The route has a total length of 96 kilometers and takes about 2.5 hours by car or motorcycle, without stops. It is suitable year round and appeals to excursionists interested in gastronomy, culture, nature, the sea, as well as outdoor activities such as climbing, mountaineering, hiking, horseback riding, and cycling. ...
Southern Glow
The route covers a total of 87 kilometers, lasting about 3 hours by car or motorcycle without stops. It is suitable and recommended year round, aimed at visitors interested in culture, nature, hiking, outdoor activities, and, of course, gastronomic delights. On this journey, Messara and the Asterousia Mountains reveal and ...
Embraced by the Sun
The route covers a total of 64 kilometers and lasts about 1.5 hours by car or motorcycle without stops. It does not require a guide, is accessible year round, and is ideal for visitors interested in gastronomy, wine tourism, culture, the natural environment, hiking, mountaineering, and cycling. With this route, ...