Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 21
Phaistos Minoan Palace (32 min)
Ruins of a Bronze Age archaeological site that includes a Minoan palace & village. Archaeological Site of Agia Triada (31 min)
Ancient Minoan settlement ruins known for its Linear A tablets & other archaeological findings. Agia Galini Beach (26 min) Monastery of Arkadi (34 min)
Architecturally notable & historic Eastern Orthodox monastery & 16th-century church with services. Gorge Patsos: Agios Antonios (36 min)
Trail through a narrow gorge with wooden bridges & ladders to a cave sanctuary, plus birding. Mount Kedros (49 min)
Mountain and canyon Messara Plain (37 min)
Archaeological site, monastery, and archaeological excavation Sfendoni Cave in Zoniana (1 hr 35)
A path winds through colorfully lit natural chambers of stalactites & other rock formations. Ida (2 hr 4) Kalamaki Beach (38 min)
Expansive stretch of white sand lined with palapas & chairs in a scenic locale near shops & cafes. Mount Ida (1 hr 52)
Highest mountain on Crete at 8,058 feet, with a cave & rocky path to the summit for sea views. Triopetra beach (57 min)
Large Mediterranean beach with clear waters & coarse sand, plus parasols, sun beds & tavernas. Kommos beach (45 min)
Long beach & archaeological site with a rocky shoreline, plus rentable chairs & a restaurant. Amari Valley (29 min) Ideon Andron (2 hr 4)
Large limestone cavern system alleged to be the birthplace of Zeus, mythical king of the gods. | 
