This archaeological dig site in Áyios Ioánnis comes recommended by travelers, so make a spot for it on your travel plans. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are plenty more options ready for you to explore after Phaistos. Beach of Matala, Komos Beach, and Red Beach are nearby.
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Heraklion: Douloufakis Winery, Tour and Wine Tasting
$40
per adult

Rethymno:Plakias Bubblemaker Scuba Diving for Kids & Pickup
$139
per adult

Explore South Coast Rethymno - MINI VAN SAFARI with Pic-Nic
$100
per adult

Rethymno We Cook Together and Taste Traditional Delicacies
$57
per adult
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Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only
Price was $2,405, price is now $1,752 per person
$1,752
per person
Sep 9 - Sep 14
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Heraklion (HER)
9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
Amazing stay - fantastic facilities, delicious food and the staff were INCREDIBLE. Shout out Giorgios, Chryssa, Maria K, and the rest of the bar and restaurant team. We loved our time here.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Aquila Elounda Village Resort, Suites & Spa - Adults Only
Price was $3,084, price is now $2,189 per person
$2,189
per person
Sep 16 - Sep 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Heraklion (HER)
9/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
An absolutely stunning property with the most proactive, helpful and attentive staff I've ever seen at a resort.
Other reviews already highlight how beautiful the resort is, so thought I'd leave specific info about accessibility, as it was a lot better than I anticipated from previous info online. My wife uses a wheelchair, although can manage short distances/a few steps. Although the resort is on a slope with multiple tiers, most of the grounds are feasible for a wheelchair; going from main reception to the bungalows, most communal grounds and the route towards the beach are all slopes. To get down to the beach and the beach bar itself, there are maybe 10 steps. Similarly, to get to the buffet restaurant, there are a few steps.
If you're in a situation like us, where a wheelchair is generally needed but a few steps are manageable, don't let it put you off the resort. The staff were SO helpful and kind. They pre-emptively offered taking us on the golf cart, let us park our car next to the reception, always found ways to make trips easier and even, the night before we were set to leave, had the hotel repairman repair a loose screw on the wheelchair!
I can't thank the staff enough for their support; they made us feel completely relaxed and as though we had to make no compromises even with accessibility needs. Thank you.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Castello Infinity Suites - Adults Only
Price was $3,471, price is now $2,545 per person
$2,545
per person
Sep 20 - Sep 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Heraklion (HER)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
This was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I’ve had.
The Hotels.com listing is misleading and materially inaccurate. Its advertised the hotel as being on a white sandy beach with an exclusive beach bar, complete with photos suggesting exactly that. In reality, there is no exclusive beach bar and the nearest beach is public, rocky and nothing like the images or description (it’s a vile beach). Had the listing been accurate, I would never have booked this hotel.
The problems didn’t end there. The blonde concierge was extremely unhelpful and refused to assist with booking restaurants or beach clubs. The hot water remained lukewarm throughout our stay and the manager shrugged his shoulders and refused to investigate. Towels were stained, had holes in them and are used interchangeably for both the bathrooms and the beach. The patio door regularly got stuck creating a safety concern. Housekeeping removed bedding from our room and failed to replace it, and when we raised it with the manager, he accused us of stealing it.
The plunge pools are also very misleading in the marketing photos. Rather than overlooking a luxury setting, ours looked directly onto a car park and supermarket/high street.
The location itself was also a huge disappointment.
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
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