There's a lot we can learn about the past from exploring old ruins. Take a journey back through history and reflect on days gone by at Hall of the Double Axes.

When you've finished at this once-important structure in Heraklion, why not check out Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Natural History Museum of Crete? They're not far from Hall of the Double Axes and also popular with many tourists.

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Creteco Hotel & Suites

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Oct 10 - Oct 17

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Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER)

8.6/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)

Everything here was great. Staff was exceptionally nice and did their best to assist with whatever we needed. For me the only thing is that the pool is open to the public so we didn’t have chairs for the pool poolside and it was busy (weekend) and my kids did not want to swim, this may be ok for others. The local beach was beautiful and the sunsets were amazing.

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Kalypso Hotel

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Oct 11 - Oct 16

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Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER)

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Creta Blue Boutique Hotel

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Athens (ATH) to Heraklion (HER)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)

Gorgeous hotel with wonderful staff in a lovely village full of charm and delightful restaurants and bars.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

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Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD

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Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Boat Tour

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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

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Popular places to visit

Palace of Knossos

Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

The Throne Room of Knossos, Crete island, is the oldest throne room in Europe, it was built during the 15th century BC for ceremonial purposes.

Knossos Archaeological Site

You can find out about the history of Knosos when you stop by Knossos Archaeological Site. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Bembo Fountain

Be sure to visit this ancient drinking fountain that served Heraklion for several centuries.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Nikos Kazantzakis Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Nikos Kazantzakis Museum during your trip to Archanes-Asterousia. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Manos Hatzidakis Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Manos Hatzidakis Theatre on your trip to Heraklion. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.