A fresco at the Minoan palace of Knossos Credit: Photo: GETTY Jane Foster selects the top attractions in Heraklion, Crete, for Mediterranean cruises including the world-class Archaeological Museum, ...

According to mythology, Crete was the birthplace of Zeus. Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of Greece’s major urban centers. The city flourished under a multicultural influence throughout ...

As our 25-person travel group from Rose State College, Oklahoma, disembarked from the cruise ship Celestyal Discovery, I was happy to revisit Central Crete and see its changes since being stationed at ...

TUI has launched its largest ever tours programme for summer 2025, including new trips in destinations such as Kenya and Crete. On sale now, TUI tours will be offered in 22 destinations in summer 2025 ...

The weather on Crete is sunny all year round—but not everywhere. In summer, it is hot and dry. In the other seasons, the climate on Crete is divided: In the north and west it is cool and rainy, in the ...