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Elite Car Rental Crete - Heraklion Sightseeing Road Trips, Tour Routes, Attractions in Heraklion Crete Greece |
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Knossos , Phaistos, Malia: exquisite archaeological treasures that are waiting for you to discover in Heraklion, Crete. Let the Elite Rent a Car Agency contribute to making your tour routes in Heraklion an enjoyable experience, by providing you with a safe and dependable car from its Heraklion Crete Rent a Car fleet. With an Elite Heraklion Crete car rental you can travel to all the stunning Heraklion Beaches and splendid Heraklion sites in comfort and style and take advantage of its Heraklion Crete Car Rental services. Just pick up your rental car from Heraklion Airport or Heraklion Port and off you go…
Sightseeing in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Archaeological Sites
There is no better place to visit in Crete if you are an archaeology aficionado. Climb into your Heraklion Crete car rental and start your tour of the ancient sites with a visit to the renowned Palaces of Knossos, Phaistos and Malia, as well as the less-known Minoan cities of Amnissos, Tylissos, Gortyna, Levina and Lyttos. In the village of Archanes you can see an ancient graveyard, as well as a summer palace and a sanctuary from the Minoan Era, while in Matala there are some impressive ruins of an ancient port.
Useful information and phone numbers for archaeological sites and attractions in Heraklion Crete:
- Knossos Minoan Palace: Tel. +30 2810 231-940, +30 2810 226-470, or +30 2810 226-092 / Open: 08:00 – 19:30, April 1 to October 31, except for national and religious holidays
- Phaistos Minoan Palace: Tel. +30 28920 91315 / Open: 08:00 – 19:30, April 1 to October 31, except for national and religious holidays
- Malia Minoan Palace: Tel. +30 28970 31597 / Open: all days, except for national and religious holidays
- Amnissos Minoan City: Tel. +30 2810 226-470, +30 2810 226-092, or +30 2810 224-630
- Tylissos Minoan City: Tel. +30 2810 226-470 or +30 2810 226-092 / Open: Tuesday – Sunday 08:30 – 15:00, except for national and religious holidays, Monday: Closed
- Gortyna Minoan City: Tel. +30 28920 31144 / Open: 08:00 – 19:30, April 1 to October 31, except for national and religious holidays
- Levina Minoan City: Tel. + 30 2810 226-470, +30 2810 226-092, or +30 2810 224-630 / Open: all year round and at all times – outdoor, open ancient site
- Archanes Ancient Sites: Tel. + 30 2810 226-470, +30 2810 226-092, or +30 2810 224-630 / Open: Tuesday – Sunday 08:30 – 14:30, except for national and religious holidays, Monday: Closed
Historical Monuments
For those of you who are interested in more recent historical monuments, we recommend taking a walk through Heraklion Town to admire the Venetian Port, the Venetian Town Walls and the Morozini Fountain, and then visit the many Venetian sites located in the other Heraklion settlements.
Religious Sites
The Heraklion Prefecture offers a great number of lovely churches and monasteries that you can tour in your Crete car rental. The most significant religious attractions in Heraklion Town are the Church of Agios Titos, the Church of Agios Markos and the Cathedral of Agios Minas. In the other towns and villages of the prefecture, we suggest taking your Heraklion Crete car rental and visiting the Sabbatian Monastery in Agia Pelagia - which is located by a stream and surrounded by lush vegetation -, the Asomaton Church in Archanes, the Agaranthou Monastery in Peza, the Vrondisiou Monastery in Zaros and the many churches in Sivas.
Useful information and phone numbers for religious monuments in Heraklion Crete:
- Sabbatian Monastery: Tel. +30 2810 841-296
- Agaranthou Monastery: Tel. +30 2810 771-218
Natural Sites
Nature lovers should dedicate a couple of days to visit the caves in Amnissos and Kamares, hike through the Viannos-Amira Gorge and do a bit of trekking on Mt. Youchtas. The path from the Church of Agia Kyriaki to the beach of Kali Limenes is very impressive.
Museums
Museums are abundant in the Heraklion Prefecture, displaying significant artifacts from a variety of historical periods. The Archaeological, Historical, Ecclesiastical, and Natural History Museums in Heraklion Town are quite impressive, as is the Archaeological Museum in Archanes, where findings from the digs in the area are displayed. The “Lychonstatis” Folklore Museum in Hersonissos is superb, while the house and the museum of Dominikos Theotokopoulos in Fodele offer a glimpse into the life of the great Cretan painter, who was better known as El Greco. With a reliable Crete car rental vehicle from Elite, you can embark on a road trip to all the Heraklion museums in style and comfort.
Useful information and phone numbers for museums in Heraklion Crete:
- Archaeological Museum in Heraklion Town: Tel. +30 2810 280-370 or +30 2810 279-000 / Open: 08:00 – 19:30 daily, except for national and religious holidays
- Ecclesiastical Museum in Heraklion Town: Tel. +30 2810 288-825
- Historical Museum in Heraklion Town: Tel. +30 2810 283-219
- Archaeological Museum in Archanes: Tel. +30 2810 752-712
- “Lychnostatis” Folklore Museum in Hersonissos: Tel. +30 28970 23660 / Open: 09:00 – 14:00, Saturday: Closed
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