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Introduction
Iraklion is the gateway to Knossos, the most impressive of the Minoan palace sites, while the museum here is home to the world's only comprehensive collection of Minoan artifacts. Beyond that, the town has magnificent fortified walls and seve... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Aside from the many who now fly from European cities directly to Crete on charter/package tour flights, most visitors will take the 50-minute flight from Athens to Iraklion or Chania on Olympic Airways (tel. 210/926... Continue reading »
Iraklion Travel Experiences
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I Missed the Minotaur!
My ferry arrived into Heraklion a little after 8:30pm on Thursday night. I met Anna on the dock and we walked together towards the entran... Continue reading »
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From Knossos to Nausea
Jumping in the bright yellow Hyundai Atos we spun down the National Highway eastward. Our goals this first day were small. Kn... Continue reading »
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Iraklio in Central Crete
After a loud night at the Rethymno Youth Hostel (loud snoring), we took a midmorning bus east to Iraklio. We had two days left with... Continue reading »
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Lover's Holiday-Euro Style
How do? Ladies & gentlemen,This report brought to you by Grecian Formula 101, the real Grecian formula for getting rid of grey ha... Continue reading »
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A week of firsts
I've experienced a lot of firsts this week -- first donkey ride up 600 steps in Santorini -- first earthquake in Crete -- 5.5 on the Rich... Continue reading »
