Discover the island of Crete on a guided day tour. Visit the vibrant Pateles open-air market, explore Crete's capital, Heraklion, and visit the Creaquarium.

After a comfortable hotel pickup, begin with a guided walking tour of Heraklion. Stop at Liberty Square, the center of the city, and learn about Crete's many rulers and their influence on the island. Marvel at the towering Koules Fortress and see the historic Venetian Walls surrounding the Old City.

Next, choose if you want to explore Heraklion more or visit the Jumbo department store. If you wish to stay in Heraklion, enjoy about an hour of free time. Stop in a local tavern for lunch (not included) or visit a museum. After, go to the open-air market in Pateles for the perfect souvenir.

If you want to get some serious shopping in, skip the market and free time in Heraklion to visit the biggest department store on the island, Jumbo. Spend about 3 hours shopping in this massive store.

Next, head to the Cretaquarium, the island's fascinating aquarium (entry not included). See hundreds of marine species, from small fish and clams to big sharks and tuna, all of which are native to the Mediterranean. After touring the Cretaquarium, enjoy a coffee before returning to your hotel.