Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Irakleio February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Irakleio Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Irakleio.dx6209772)[Hotels in Irakleio](https://expedia.ca/Irakleio-Hotels.d6209772.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Irakleio Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Irakleio.d6209772.Car-Rental-Guide)[Irakleio Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Irakleio.d6209772.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Irakleio ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Irakleio Types of activities [Irakleio travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Irakleio.dx6209772) ## Irakleio Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Irakleio has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Irakleio is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Irakleio to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Irakleio Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Irakleio. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Irakleio attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Acropolis The Acropolis, the “sacred rock” of Athens, is recognizable from the air, various viewpoints in the city, or from the history books of your childhood. It’s a worldwide symbol of the Golden Age of ancient Greek civilization. Here, you’ll find major portions of Doric temples and other architectural masterpieces, as well as the remnants of sculptures and carvings from the 5th century B.C. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Acropolis-Athens-City-Centre.d6051641.Vacation-Attraction) ![Acropolis which includes heritage elements, forests and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051641/571e0641-0e10-48f6-a532-91b6249ada64.jpg) ### 2\. Syntagma Square There’s always plenty going on at Syntagma (Constitution) Square, in the center of Athens. Walk up the marble steps and take a seat at one of the cafes to people watch, or go see the changing of the guard in front of the Greek Parliament. Pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and experience the pride that the locals have in their heritage. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Syntagma-Square-Athens-City-Centre.d6123041.Vacation-Attraction) ![Syntagma Square which includes an administrative building, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123041/7bed12ed-be68-489f-9679-ef4f5bb7855c.jpg) ### 3\. Parthenon The Parthenon, the most famous structure at the Acropolis, was completed in 438 B.C. and is a striking example of ancient Greek architecture. Over the centuries, this symbol of strength has survived the rise and fall of civilizations, wars and modern development and today is a source of great pride for the country. Tourists from around the world come to photograph, paint and just gaze in wonder at the Doric columns, statues and detailed reliefs carved into the white marble. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Parthenon-Athens-City-Centre.d6062013.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_422128](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062013/e12fb10a-e1e4-4318-baf8-51bdcad62791.jpg) ### 4\. Acropolis Museum The new Acropolis Museum stands in the historic area of Makrygianni just to the south-east of the Parthenon. Construction was finally completed in 2007 - more than 30 years after it was originally conceived. Architects from around the world competed to design this modern structure with over 150,000 square feet (14,000 square meters) of exhibit space. That’s ten times more space than was in the old museum on the hill of the Acropolis. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Acropolis-Museum-Athens-City-Centre.d6062001.Vacation-Attraction) ![New Acropolis Museum which includes a city as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062001/2e2bc849-144c-44e2-bdba-6d8d0dc74595.jpg) ### 5\. Monastiraki Flea Market Head to the Monastiraki Flea Markets to discover a buzzing hive of stalls and vendors overflowing with knick-knacks, souvenirs, antiques and oddities. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Monastiraki-Flea-Market-Athens-City-Centre.d6173273.Vacation-Attraction) ![Greece showing street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173273/989f5338-f167-4e08-8e3b-44f7d68902c9.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Irakleio | Number of things to do | 546 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Europe Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-europe-package-united-kingdom.a46752190.activity-details): CA $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-athens-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a168147.activity-details)[From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch](/things-to-do/from-athens-hydra-poros-and-aegina-day-cruise-with-lunch.a168231.activity-details)[Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide](/things-to-do/historical-delphi-one-day-tour-with-arachova-stop-expert-guide.a168157.activity-details)[Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket](/things-to-do/acropolis-and-parthenon-tour-in-athens-included-skip-the-line-ticket.a402706.activity-details)[Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour](/things-to-do/athens-hop-on-hop-off-open-top-bus-tour.a48975363.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket](/things-to-do/acropolis-and-parthenon-tour-in-athens-included-skip-the-line-ticket.a402706.activity-details)[Athens & Acropolis Tour with optional Acropolis Museum](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-athens-acropolis-tour-with-optional-acropolis-museum.a168167.activity-details)[Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket](/things-to-do/athens-all-included-acropolis-and-museum-guided-tour-with-ticket.a1136305.activity-details)[Athens: Acropolis Entry Ticket with optional self-guided audio tour](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-acropolis-site-admission-ticket.a626380.activity-details)[Big Bus Athens Panoramic Night Tour](/things-to-do/big-bus-athens-panoramic-night-tour.a49386696.activity-details) | | With kids | [City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-athens-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a168147.activity-details)[From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch](/things-to-do/from-athens-hydra-poros-and-aegina-day-cruise-with-lunch.a168231.activity-details)[Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide](/things-to-do/historical-delphi-one-day-tour-with-arachova-stop-expert-guide.a168157.activity-details)[Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket](/things-to-do/acropolis-and-parthenon-tour-in-athens-included-skip-the-line-ticket.a402706.activity-details)[Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour](/things-to-do/athens-hop-on-hop-off-open-top-bus-tour.a48975363.activity-details) | ## What to do in Irakleio --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Irakleio ![Yachts in Mikrolimano marina in Piraeus, Athens.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173316/1f99553b-85a4-4533-ab1a-f26036a1802b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Piraeus 4/5(87 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Port of Piraeus. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Port-Of-Piraeus-Athens.d6173316.Vacation-Attraction) ![Acropolis which includes heritage elements, forests and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051641/571e0641-0e10-48f6-a532-91b6249ada64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Acropolis 5/5(236 reviews) The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory. [](https://expedia.ca/Acropolis-Athens-City-Centre.d6051641.Vacation-Attraction) ![Syntagma Square which includes an administrative building, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123041/7bed12ed-be68-489f-9679-ef4f5bb7855c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Syntagma Square 4/5(141 reviews) This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. [](https://expedia.ca/Syntagma-Square-Athens-City-Centre.d6123041.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_422128](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062013/e12fb10a-e1e4-4318-baf8-51bdcad62791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parthenon 5/5(447 reviews) Step back in time and explore the ancient myths etched into the walls of the largest Doric temple in Greece, originally dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena. [](https://expedia.ca/Parthenon-Athens-City-Centre.d6062013.Vacation-Attraction) ![A yatch and a tanker in front of Kea Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6269747/35fbe1dc-6a5b-47a2-868a-bcf1746ac31c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lavrio Port 4/5(4 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Athens with a trip to Lavrio Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Lavrio-Port-Athens.d6269747.Vacation-Attraction) ![New Acropolis Museum showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062001/02a923bc-1384-48bf-9032-7c692a69a5e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Acropolis Museum 4.5/5(371 reviews) This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year. [](https://expedia.ca/Acropolis-Museum-Athens-City-Centre.d6062001.Vacation-Attraction) ![Monastiraki Flea Market showing food, markets and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173273/fe4c3d26-6c29-4171-8381-cde3d3896949.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monastiraki Flea Market 4/5(276 reviews) From souvenirs and oddities to artisan craft and Greek pastries, this buzzing flea market is a great place to experience the local culture. [](https://expedia.ca/Monastiraki-Flea-Market-Athens-City-Centre.d6173273.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial drone photo of Syntagma square featuring Greek Parliament, Athens centre, Attica, Greece](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6200133/c0ca05c8-c5c2-4ee8-b074-b34b916c3b87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ermou Street 3.5/5(11 reviews) During your visit to Athens, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ermou Street. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ermou-Street-Athens-City-Centre.d6200133.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial view of the popular Glyfada coast, south Athens suburb, Greece, with beaches, marinas and turquoise sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6269522/f7317048-5b74-409a-baff-7ebaeda95ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glyfada's Second Beach 4.5/5(21 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Glyfada's Second Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Glyfada. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Glyfadas-Second-Beach-Athens.d6269522.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Irakleio ![Acropolis showing night scenes, heritage elements and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051641/6e3bf0af-078a-4ec4-9ace-c7a845c4d919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Athens ![#LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178872/0326a985-d4b4-429c-addf-c4353588af57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Marousi ![greece attica athens a view of psychiko](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975438406/f8249406-2386-4245-93f6-49fc4b9cf019.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Filothei-Psychiko ![Tatoi Royal Palace in Tatoi Forest, Greece](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/737815612029607936/523d9f3d-3526-482e-be48-f29cae83ee39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Acharnes ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Irakleio worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Irakleio? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Irakleio? ### Is three days enough to stay in Irakleio? ### Is Irakleio a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Irakleio with kids? > - [City Sightseeing Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-athens-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a168147.activity-details) > - [From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-athens-hydra-poros-and-aegina-day-cruise-with-lunch.a168231.activity-details) > - [Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-delphi-one-day-tour-with-arachova-stop-expert-guide.a168157.activity-details) > - [Acropolis and Parthenon Tour in Athens included Skip the line ticket](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/acropolis-and-parthenon-tour-in-athens-included-skip-the-line-ticket.a402706.activity-details) > - [Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/athens-hop-on-hop-off-open-top-bus-tour.a48975363.activity-details) ### What to do in Irakleio for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Irakleio? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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