Title: Alternative Crete Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Alternative Crete Hotels](https://expedia.com/Alternative-Crete-Hotels.0-l553248621532502122-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Hersonissos](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Hersonissos.d6034035.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hersonissos](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Hersonissos.d6034035.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Alternative Crete](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Alternative-Crete.d553248621532502122.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hersonissos Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Hersonissos.d6034035.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Alternative Crete Tours ## Visit Alternative Crete Activities [Hersonissos Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hersonissos.dx6034035) --- --- You don't need to build yourself a time machine to take a trip into the past — just check out Alternative Crete. This open-air museum allows you to walk through history and experience what life was like all those years ago. To visit this open-air museum, make tracks to [Mochos](https://www.expedia.com/Mochos.dx6276430). There are loads of other worthwhile attractions in this area, including Star Beach Water Park, Stalis Beach, and Crete Golf Club. ## Plan a trip to see Alternative Crete Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Galaxy Hotel Iraklio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/72400/72370/b288de6a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Galaxy Hotel Iraklio $1,018 per person Apr 19 - Apr 25 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included New York (JFK) to Heraklion (HER) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Good location walking distance to city center and bus stop. Pleasant and professional staffs. 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(44 reviews) Super place, great staff Reviewed on May 23, 2025 ### Popular places to visit ![Two sun loungers and a parasol at the beach, Stalida, Stalis, Crete, Greece, Europe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322339/7d428979-d03d-4d8b-bbf1-d1e0cf9d8dc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stalis Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Stalis Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Stalida. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.com/Stalis-Beach-Crete.d6322339.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mermaid...in dry-dock for advertisement](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340064/1364304c-f4db-4f16-9119-c926e1ff64dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Potamos Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potamos Beach during your trip to Malia? Wander the marina in this relaxing area. 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