

Cretaquarium (Thalassokosmos) Tours and Tickets
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Cretaquarium (Thalassokosmos, or “sea world” in Greek, Crete's gleaming white sea aquarium, is the largest in Greece. Showcasing the fascinating fish and marine ecosystems of the Mediterranean Sea, the aquarium is home to roughly 2,500 fish from more than 250 indigenous species, ranging from sand tiger sharks to microscopic sea horses.
Daily 9.30am–4:30pm
Gournes, Heraklion, Crete, 710 03
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CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete
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While on Crete, take time to explore the amazing underwater ecosystems of the Mediterranean with a visit to the shoreline CretΑquarium. Marvel at more than 2,000 sea creatures representing 200 different species like sting rays, jellyfish, sea turtles, and scorpionfish. Learn about the abundance of life found deep within the Cretan and Mediterranean sea beds, and support the aquarium's educational and wildlife rescue programs.
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$6.44
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$6.44

Sightseeing tour services with car and driver to CretaAquarioum
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Our chauffeur Services is an ideal choice for excursions and private tours, as well as transfers from Ports and airports around Crete.
We are pleased to provide a comfortable and reliable service to visitors with a disability and we can offer accessible vehicle fully equipped with the necessary facilities.
Enjoy the expertise, comfort, safety and the highest level of professionalism of
our services while exploring the best that Chania/Crete has to offer in a swift and
relaxing way.
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$536.74
per group
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$536.74
per group

Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium
A different excursion for those who want to experience the island’s everyday life. You start to get to know the city of Heraklion. The Byzantium, the Ottoman Empire, the Venetian Rule have all left their marks on Heraklion. You can admire the imposing fortress of Koules at the harbor, the Venetian walls that surround the old city, you can sit at one of the many restaurants or coffee shops in the Lions’ Square to enjoy your coffee or your lunch, or if you wish to, you will be able to visit one of the many city museums, the Municipal Library and the Art Gallery or one of the numerous byzantine churches. Grab your cameras and take shots of whatever you like most!
Just a few kilometers away from Heraklion, you can visit optional the Cretaquarium or have a swim on a sandy beach
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$17.18
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$17.18

Dinosaur Park & Creta Aquarium Private Tour
The Dinosauria Park welcomes you to a world with dozens of dinosaurs that gives the opportunity for children and adults to
learn about the fascinating history of dinosaurs in the years passing by the giant Tyrannosaurus Rex! In Dinosauria Park,
friends will be able to browse through a large number of exhibits, including dinosaurs and amphibians, which even include
their physical size. Creta Aquarium: Creta Aquarium - Thalassocosmos. As one of Europe’s largest aquariums, Cretaquarium
offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the magnificent Mediterranean Sea world. Walking the Aquarium Visitors’
Route. There are one hundred observation points for visitors to admire approximately 2,500 Mediterranean and tropical
organisms. A full tour taking in all exhibits and species lasts about 2 hours
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$386.45
per group
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$386.45
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5-Day Small-Group Guided Summer Tour in Crete
Through this trip you will be able to enjoy the beauties of this island which is famous for hospitality and purity. The way we will follow will reward you with the best memories. We will visit picturesque beaches, villages and cities. You will taste the delicious traditional recipes of the island. This trip will be unforgettable for young and old!
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$1,288.17
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$1,288.17

Private Tour Crete to Cave of Zeus, Knossos, Traditional Villages, Cretaquarium
This excursion is ideal for those who love archeological and mythological events. Furthermore, you will see the Cretan local culture as we will pass and visit from traditional villages of East Crete. You will visit the Palace of Knossos, the Cave where Zeus was born and you will visit "Krasi" village to see one of the biggest plane trees in Europe 2400 years old...
You will also taste the Cretan worldwide famous cuisine and you will feel the Cretan hospitality! The tour is private which means you will have plenty of time at the sites as it is flexible, you will have many stops around etc.! Our English-speaking driver pick you up and drop you off at your cruise ship or to your hotel and note that this tour can be customized according to your arrival and departure details.
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$295.20
Price varies by group size
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$295.20
Price varies by group size

Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region
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Travel on the north-east coast with a boat ride on the picturesque bay of MIRABELLO. Visit the small fortified island of SPINALONGA. Accompanied by a professional tour guide you will stroll through the streets of the Venetian castle and get acquainted with the interesting history of the island.
Continuing the sea voyage, the ship docks in the bay KOLOKITHA where you have free time for swimming in the crystal clear waters.
Then you will head to the next stop, the town of AGIOS NIKOLAOS. You can enjoy walking on your own in this beautiful place, have a coffee or beer with the view to the famous lake VOULIAZMENI.
*Pick-up (from the specific bus stops outside of your hotel) is arranged after booking. From villages of the North Heraklion region (Agia Pelagia, Gouves, Hersonissos,etc).
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$64.41
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$64.41

Heraklion Market City Tour & Cretaquarium!
A Tour for anyone who wants to live like a native inhabitant of Heraklion for a day and learn small secrets of the city! A unique tour for those who want to experience the island’s everyday life!
We start with a small sightseeing Tour in Heraklion and additionally we will have almost 2 Hours of free time to enjoy the City. Then we will visit the famous open-air Saturday market, where dozens of peddlers offer their merchandise at very good prices. Finally, a unique chance to visit the famous Cretaquarium.
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$19.32
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$19.32

Imbros Gorge
At the island of Crete, we have a lot of gorges with different levels of difficulty and distances. We would like to give you the experience to walk a gorge with a low/middle level of difficulty into the White mountains. Walking distance 7 km. and walking time depending from you, approximately 2.5/3 hours.
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$535.66
per group
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$535.66
per group

Saturday noisy market, Heraklion and Cretaquarium
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This tour will give us a possibility to visit the most interesting historical monuments of Heraklion, noisy Saturday flea market with many aromatic herbs, different goods and souvenirs. We will have a lot of time for shopping there. Afterwords we are going to visit the biggest Aquarium in Greece - Cretaquarium.
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$23.62
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$23.62