No visit to the town of Heraklion is complete without a visit to the "Ancient Palace of Knossos", the origin of the legend of the labyrinth, which dates back as far as 2000 BC. It was the residence of the legendary King Minos and is situated in a small valley overlooking the river, only 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Heraklion town.

The Palace itself was a multistoried structure with many floors, innumerable corridors and colonnades, excavated and reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans in 1900. It was the political, economic and religious center of the glorious Minoan Dynasty.

Complete your history lesson with a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and admire the greatest collection of Minoan treasures and priceless exhibits in the world.

Your evening tour begins with a pleasant scenic drive through the illuminated boulevards of Athens, as far as Piraeus, Greece's principal commercial port.

Continue to Marina Zea, one of the busiest yacht harbors in the Mediterranean and home port to many luxury pleasure yachts belonging to Greece’s ship owning and international jet-set communities.

From here, a short drive to Mikrolimano, another picturesque yacht and fishing boat harbor, home to the ex Royal Yacht Club and many fine waterfront seafood restaurants.

You finally return to Athens and the renowned "Plaka" district, located around the base of the Acropolis, for dinner with a live floor show at a typical Greek taverna.

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This enjoyable excursion takes you to the west part of the island along the coastline, by the towering peaks of Mount Ida to the ancient monastery of Arkadi. This national monument of their Cretans is a reminder of the battle for freedom.

Continue to the medieval town of Chania, the former capital of the island. Its old, Venetian town boasts the biggest indoor market in Crete.

In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the picturesque town of Rethymnon, with its old Venetian houses, impressive Turkish minarets and narrow streets, all combined to give one a feeling of days of old!