Zürich to Heraklion, Greece from CHF 119

This deal vs. typical deal price for this route — verified 8 Jun 2026 at 08:40 UTC

Bag Type	Dimensions / Weight	Included
👜 Personal Item	Small bag / laptop	✅ Yes
🎒 Cabin Bag	8 kg	✅ Yes
🧳 Checked Bag	Not included — buy separately	❌ No

🌍 About Heraklion

Step through the arch at the old port and Heraklion reveals itself — a city where Venetian fortifications rise beside neighborhood tavernas and Minoan artifacts share streets with espresso-sipping locals. The Archaeological Museum holds the world's greatest collection of Minoan civilization, including the famous bull-leaping frescoes from Knossos, whose palace rises just south of the city. Wander the market streets for dakos topped with local myzithra cheese, grilled octopus from the harbor, and kalitsounia still warm from the pan. At sunset, climb the Venetian walls for views over the old harbor where fishing boats rock beside the fortress, and the air carries the scent of lemon and fresh oregano from the surrounding countryside. Heraklion is not a museum piece but a living Cretan city, where ancient and contemporary coexist in the same square.