VIP-Service und Lounge am Flughafen Heraklion

Heraklion airport VIP service and lounge

Make your wait at the airport a breeze with our VIP airport service. Avoid all the usual hassle as you're fast tracked through check-in and security to enjoy unlimited drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi and more in the exclusive departure lounge. An altogether more relaxed way to round off your stay.Greeted at Heraklion Airport's departure terminal, the VIP service sees you sail through check-in and security with our fast track pass – giving you more time to take advantage of the comfortable VIP lounge and all its benefits.Inside, you've access to complimentary coffee, tea, water, soft drinks and snacks, as well as selected alcoholic beverages too. What's more, there's unlimited free Wi-Fi and access to TV, magazines and newspapers, allowing you to relax right up to take off.

Spinalonga self-guided audio tour on your phone

Buy this audio tour of Spinalonga Island downloadable on your smartphone! Explore at your own pace, listen to fascinating stories, and gain great insights into the island!

Chania self-guided audio tour on your smartphone

Leisurely stroll through the old town of Chania with an audio guide on your phone. Listen to fascinating stories and discover the highlights of the city.

Falasarna sunset from the beach with transport and driver guide

Relax on the transport and on the award-winning beach. See the ruins of the ancient Grecoroman city. Plus, marvel at the sunset considered the best in all of Crete.

Agios Nikolaos Market & Amazonas Park Nature Reserve Tour

A trip that combines traditional Crete with its wild side. You'll drive through scenic landscapes and wander through the pretty harbour town of Agios Nikolaos – with an optional market visit. But then there's the twist to the tale with a visit to Amazonas Park nature reserve.After pick-up at your hotel, you'll head to Agios Nikolaos, where you'll have a couple of hours to explore on your own. Pick up tasty treats or souvenirs at the street market, stop for a drink in one of the waterfront cafés or gaze into Lake Voulismeni, which local legend says is bottomless.Next up, we'll head towards Mirabello Bay in the northeast of the island. Your destination is Amazonas Park, an animal refuge, where you will come face-to-face with some of the world's most unusual, beautiful and endangered animals. You'll also find out about their rainforest environments, and how we can help with conservation efforts.

Limnoupolis Water Park from Chania

The beach isn't the only place for watery fun in Crete. Limnoupolis Water Park is jam-packed with slides, chutes, rivers and pools that'll have you whizzing from one to the other. From the scary Giant Slide to the chilled Lazy River, there's something for everyone and every mood.

Crete's august full moon celebrations

As the August full moon rises over the hills of Crete, the village of Manoliopoulo opens its doors for one of the summer's most anticipated local celebrations. Just a short drive from Platanias, olive groves and orange trees frame the journey to a village where traditions are proudly kept and shared. The rhythm of celebration drifts through the streets as live Cretan melodies fill the village square and traditional dances bring generations together. Alongside residents, you'll be part of a festive atmosphere that reflects the island's love of music, food and good company. This year, a celebrated Cretan artist joins the line-up, adding even more excitement to the evening. Come hungry - there's plenty to tuck into, with traditional food and local drinks available throughout the celebrations, from grilled souvlaki to local favourites and refreshments. Organised entirely by village residents, the event also helps fund projects that protect Manoliopoulo's heritage, making your evening part of something that lasts long after the celebrations.

Chania Highlights, Agia Triada Monastery and Stavros Beach tour

Tracing Crete's story from ancient civilisations to more recent history, this full-day tour blends archaeology, local traditions, time to unwind by the sea and a visit to a wartime memorial. Between museum visits and cultural landmarks, you'll have the chance to spend time at Stavros Beach, where soft sands and clear waters provide a change of pace from the island's historic sights. Kicking off at the Archaeological Museum of Chania, you'll explore exhibits that showcase Crete's journey from prehistoric settlements through the Minoan era, Roman rule and Byzantine times. From here, you'll head to Agia Triada Monastery on the Akrotiri Peninsula. Built in the 17th-century, it's one of Crete's finest examples of Venetian architecture, with elegant courtyards, peaceful gardens and a shop stocked with olive oil, wine and honey made by the monks. After that, you'll swap history for sea views in the coastal village of Stavros, where there's time to swim, stretch out on the sand or pop into a waterfront taverna for lunch. Before heading back, you'll stop by the Commonwealth War Cemetery above Souda Bay, a beautifully maintained memorial dedicated to the Allied servicemen who lost their lives during the Battle of Crete.

Rethymno daytrip from Matala and Agia Galini

Rethymno lies pinched between the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the White Mountains on Crete's northern coast, and if its history doesn't have you making a beeline for it, its looks will. Its reputation as one of Greece's most beautiful towns is well deserved. You'll get some top tips from the guide on your bus to Rethymno, but after drop-off, the full day is yours to explore. Wander through a honeycomb of cobbled alleyways, find the three-lion-headed Rimondi Fountain in the heart of the old town and keep an eye out for the scattering of domes and minarets which hint at the town's Ottoman influence. But no visit to Rethymno is complete without visiting the harbour, then climbing the Paleokastro Hill to look out to sea from the Venetian Fortress – the pride of the town.

Tripiti beach 4x4 full-day tour with lunch from Matala and Agia Galini

Drive deep into Crete's wild south on this full-day 4x4 safari. From the village of Zaros and a tasting stop in Vasiliki to panoramic views over Tripiti Gorge, every stretch of the journey reveals a different side of the island. There's time to visit the cave church of Panagia, then head to Tripiti Beach for a swim and a seafront taverna lunch before a stop in a traditional rural village. Expect off-road adventure balanced with local culture, coastal scenery and authentic Cretan cuisine.