Drive to the traffic lights at the port exit go straight and at the next lights, turn left to Ikarou Ave. When you reach the airport (2 Km) turn right and follow the way to the highway. Then turn left to the direction of Aghios Nikolaos / Hersonissos. 

Using a taxi the total cost is approx. €45

 

Driving directions from Heraklion International Airport (N.Kazantzakis) to Galaxy Villas:

Follow the way to the highway and turn left to the direction of Aghios Nikolaos / Hersonissos.

Using a taxi the total cost is approx. €45

 

 

Driving distance from hotel:

Hersonissos center (Port): 1 km

Nearest Beach (Hersonissos): 1 km

Heraklion City center: 26 km

Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis: 25 km

Heraklion Port (Ferry Boats): 25 km

Knossos: 30 km

Heraklion Archaeological Museum: 26 km

Bus station to Rethymnon, Chania, Lassithi: 1 km

 

Nearest banks (ATM):

Alpha Bank 1 km

National bank 1 km

Pancretan Bank 1 km

 

Taxi fares:
Heraklion Port (Ferry Boats): €45
Heraklion International Airport N. Kazantzakis: €45

 

Local Attractions:

Knossos: Knossos is the most important archaeological site of Crete, the center of the Minoan Civilization of the 2nd millennium BC. It is the ancient city, where the Palace of the mythical King Minos is located. 

Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: It houses the treasures of the Minoan Civilization, including the famous discus of Festos, from the ancient Greek and Greco-Roman periods from the various archaeological sites of the island of Crete.

Estimated travel time by car: 25 minutes

 

Historical Museum of Heraklion: Exhibits of early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval and recent Cretan history are presented in a very interesting way in this neoclassical building. The highlights among others are El Greco's Holy Mount Sinai painting, the city-model of Iraklion showing the 17th century character and personal objects of the world famous Cretan writer Nikos Kazantzakis.

Estimated travel time by car: 25 minutes 

 

Venetian Fortress (Koules): Koules is one of the most important fortresses of the Mediterranean. Together with the city walls, the gates, the ramparts, it forms the impressive complex of the 16th century fortification of the city of Candia (as Heraklion was known during the Venetian era).

Estimated travel time by car: 25 minutes

 

Martinengo Rampart - Kazantzakis' Grave: Part of the Venetian City walls with a panoramic view of the greater area of Heraklion on which, Nikos Kazantzakis'  Grave is found.

Estimated travel time by car: 25minutes

 

Aghios (Saint) Titos Cathedral: Very interesting Greek Orthodox Church which was transformed into a mosque during the Turkish Occupation and re-established into a Christian church after 1898. The mixture of architectural elements is a record of the history of the city.

Estimated travel time by car: 25 minutes 

 

Morosini Venetian Fountain - Lion's Fountain: Francisco Morosini erected this fountain in 1629, as a monument for the construction of the water supply system of the city.

Estimated travel time by car: 25 minutes

 

Basilica of San Marco: Built by the Venetians originally in 1239 in the center of the Medieval City. Nowadays, it is very carefully restored and it houses the Municipal Gallery of Iraklion where one can see representative works of Modern Greek artists amd other art events.

Estimated travel time by car: 25 minutes

 

Aghios (Saint) Minas Cathedral: One the most interesting Greek Orthodox churches. Its architectural style is cruciform with a domed basilica and wall paintings continuing the famous Byzantine tradition.

Estimated travel time by car: 25 minutes 

 

Venetian Loggia: Elegant building for the gathering and recreation of the noblemen during the Venetian era. The Loggia is a typical example of the Palladian architecture. Today it is restored and serves as Heraklion's Town Hall.

Estimated travel time by car: 25 minutes 

 

Saint Catherine's Church of Sinai: It functions as in icon gallery and is famous for its exquisite collection of Byzantine icons of the renowned Cretan School.

Estimated travel time by car: 25 minutes