Heraklion–Rzeszów: the way home that smells of olives and sunshine
Heraklion is more than just a place on the map — it’s a state of mind. You can easily lose yourself in its charming old streets, where the walls bloom with flowers and the air is filled with the scent of cinnamon, sea breeze, and freshly baked pastries. Time moves slower here. Breakfast becomes a ritual, dinner turns into a story, and every walk feels like a small adventure with a view of the Aegean Sea.
When the time comes to fly home, you know it’s not goodbye — just a pause. The Heraklion–Rzeszów flight feels exactly like that. Smooth, relaxing, and thoughtfully arranged to make returning home feel peaceful, not sad. SkyUp™ takes care of your comfort, your pace, and your smile — so that every moment from the island returns with you, safe and sound.
What to bring back from Heraklion
What’s worth taking home from Crete? Things that make you smile during a busy day or warm you up on a cool evening. More than souvenirs — these are pieces of a feeling.
- Extra virgin olive oil — from small family farms where the olives are picked by hand.
- Herbs and spices — thyme, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, and mint in linen bags that bring the scent of summer into your kitchen.
- Cretan pasteli sweets — honey bars with nuts and seeds that sweeten the moment.
- Local handmade jewelry — ceramic or glass pieces, simple yet full of soul, always reminding you of sun and sea.
- Mini bottles of local grape spirits — perfect as gifts or for yourself (and ideal for carry-on).
These things aren’t just keepsakes — they’re bridges back to your carefree vacation moments.
What awaits you in Rzeszów
After the sea-drenched spirit of Crete, Rzeszów welcomes you differently — with calm, grace, and charm. This city doesn’t shout — it gently whispers. It speaks of riverside cafés along the Wisłok, of a castle alley that smells of linden trees in summer, and of an underground city hidden just below the main square. If you haven’t been to the Market Square yet — make sure you go. Beneath the cobblestones lies a preserved slice of medieval Rzeszów, open to visitors in a dedicated museum.
Rzeszów is also famous for its “flavour route” — a network of family-run cafés and bakeries where you can try flaki, żurek, cherry-filled pierogi, and especially rich poppy seed pastries. After Greece, it may feel like a contrast — but it’s one that’s just as meaningful.
