Cheap flights from Lviv (LWO) - to Heraklion (HER)

Heraklion is the historical capital of the Greek island of Crete, the center of modern life in a country with a rich past and ancient cultural heritage. The largest city of Crete received its name in honor of the ancient Greek hero Hercules, who, according to legend, performed one of his exploits here. Travel to Heraklion for a beach holiday on the Mediterranean coast and discover a variety of attractions, including the famous Palace of Knossos with the labyrinth of the Minotaur, one of the finest Archaeological Museum in Greece, and the Koules Fortress with a lighthouse that was once a mosque. SkyUp will take care of a comfortable start to your bright journey:

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Heraklion is a city of year-round recreation

Traveling to Heraklion is convenient at any time. The mild Mediterranean climate allows you to comfortably endure even hot days. From May to October, you can enjoy a beach holiday when the air warms up to +23... + 31 degrees. Sometimes in July and August, the temperature rises to +38 degrees, at this time you can admire the beauty of the Greek nature, walking in the shade of the trees. Swimming in the sea is pleasant already in May when the water temperature reaches +20 degrees.

The winter is warm and without precipitation; in the daytime, even in the coldest January, the temperature rises to +16 degrees. Dedicate this time to sightseeing in and around the city.

How to get to the city

Regular bus No. 78 leaves 50 meters from the airport terminal and goes to both bus stations in Heraklion. Travel time is 15-20 minutes, and the cost of the trip will cost 2€*. Another way to get to the city is by taxi. When ordering in advance, the service will cost 15-20€*. You can also rent a car for a price of 17€* per day. 

What should you visit

The first settlements in Heraklion appeared thousands of years ago. The city changed its name several times but continued to develop and replenish its own treasury of monuments. The following objects will help you learn a lot about its rich history.:

— Historical Museum, which contains historical documents, household items and works of Cretan icon painters. There are also exhibitions with samples of Byzantine art, folklore traditions and an exhibition dedicated to the events of the Second World War. In a separate room there is a detailed model of the city of the 17th century, made on a scale of 1:500.

—  The Archaeological Museum is one of the best in Greece. It preserves an invaluable heritage of Minoan culture. On the first floor, the exhibits are divided into 13 thematic rooms, while on the second floor they are arranged in chronological order. The exposition is periodically replenished with new finds from excavations. The crown jewel of the museum is the Phaistos disc with a sample of Minoan civilization writing. It has not yet been deciphered, because many objects of this literacy have not been found.

— The Cathedral of the Apostle Titus is one of the main Orthodox shrines in Greece. The relics of Saint Apostle Titus, who preached Christianity in Heraklion in the 1st century, are kept here. After the conquests by the Turks and Venetians, the cathedral changed religion, but eventually returned to the Orthodox Church.

—  Kules Fortress, rebuilt during the Venetian rule in the 16th century after an earthquake. The building with an area of ​​3600 square meters has preserved its original appearance to this day and is one of the most beautiful examples of medieval architecture in the city. Previously, a mosque was located nearby, which was reconstructed into a lighthouse.

Where should I stay?

Heraklion has hotels for every taste and budget. Double apartments here cost from 29€. Various housing options are available for families. For example, a triple studio can be rented at a price of 36€*. Deluxe rooms near the beach with a beautiful view from the window and a private bathroom cost an average of 40-60€*.

Where should I go nearby?

5 km from Heraklion, in the valley of the Kerat river, there is the world-famous Palace of Knossos, which is famous for the fact that legends about the Minotaur, the brave Theseus and the magic thread of Ariadne circulate around it. The complex construction in the form of a labyrinth is decorated with beautiful stucco moldings and paintings that seem to transport you back to the times of ancient Greece. Interesting for you may be the bath and toilet, created 3600 years ago, the throne of the king and the oldest royal road in Europe.

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