Cheap 4-Day Crete City Break in Heraklion

Your cheap holiday experience in Crete begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Heraklion, where you'll stay for 3 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Heraklion.

Heraklion is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in Crete is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

When you’re ready to start exploring, head to the incredible Venetian Port of Heraklion. A stop at this spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating Venetian Port of Heraklion has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,727 travelers.

A quick, cheap trip to Heraklion is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended Peskesi. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 9,953 customers.

Merastri is another local-favorite restaurant in Heraklion. Merastri serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,788 reviews.

Known for its good food and service, 7 Thalases is also popular among locals and cheap holiday goers in Heraklion. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 of 5 stars from around 1,791 customers.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Heraklion, you’ll be glad to know that Heraklion is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is Swing Thing. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 512 customers.

Central Park is another popular bar in Heraklion. If you ask the 3,471 customers who have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars, Central Park is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

Locals also enjoy drinks at Xalavro Open Bar. This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Heraklion. Around 1,916 customers have given this bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in reviews.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Heraklion!

Day 2 of your affordable vacation in Crete offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Heraklion, where you still have 2 nights left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Rocca a Mare Fortress. This attraction is a spectacular best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,392 visitors.

The outstanding Church of Agios Titos is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,172 visitors, this popular church and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Heraklion city break experience, visit the fascinating Venetian Loggia, a well-loved top-tier point of interest in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 830 visitors.

The incredible Morosini Fountain is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at during your city break in this lovely part of the country. This fountain and top destination among visitors in Heraklion has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,456 reviews.

If you’re up for seeing something outstanding, visit the remarkable Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This archaeological museum and popular attraction in Heraklion has been rated by around 27,621 visitors an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Each year, this top-rated attraction promises more than 104,717 people an amazing time in Heraklion.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Heraklion, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Heraklion and the culture of past or present-day Crete.

After or in between your city break activities in Heraklion, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Apiri greek_eatery, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,190 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Heraklion is Mezedopoleio "I Ayli". This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Mezedopoleio "I Ayli" has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 1,012 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Vourvourladikon for a great dining experience in Heraklion. A favorite place to eat among many, around 1,141 customers have rated the irresistible Vourvourladikon an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Ntoré Gastronomy. This place has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,213 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Crop. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,200 customers.

Kuzina Casual Food is another great place where you can celebrate your city break adventures in Heraklion. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,188 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Heraklion, Crete!

On day 3 of your fun city break and affordable travel experience in Heraklion, you’ll see more of the best places to visit, eat, and relax in the city. With 1 night left to stay in the area, you still have plenty to discover!

Start this beautiful day in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to a top-rated attraction, like the fascinating Natural History Museum of Crete. About 3,734 visitors have rated this natural history museum and attraction an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

The popular Historical Museum of Crete is another place where locals and travelers in Heraklion like to spend their time. This attraction is a stunning museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,448 visitors.

The spectacular Church of Agios Minas and Pantanassa is an amazing eastern orthodox church and a highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Heraklion. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,606 visitors, it’s no surprise that many people travel to Heraklion every year to see it.

As the day moves along, make time for the magnificent Fortifications of Heraklion. Around 1,118 visitors have rated this city walls and popular place of interest an average of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating.

To make your affordable city break in Heraklion more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

Exploring the city's best attractions and hidden gems is an exciting city break experience. Still, it’s important to make time for something to eat in between your activities in Heraklion. We recommend dining at some of the most recommended restaurants in the area, like The Home. This restaurant caters to every taste and budget, making it an excellent choice for travelers enjoying a cheap holiday experience in Heraklion. Customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in approximately 555 reviews.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa and their menu. This restaurant is a local favorite and one of the best places to eat in the city. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,264 customers, dining at Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa is something you can look forward to doing in Heraklion.

Another top-rated restaurant that serves a menu of appetizing food and drinks is Hacienda. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,372 customers.

If you’re up for a drink, or you simply want to get to know the nightlife in Heraklion, consider going to some of the city’s most popular bars. For example, you can enjoy a drink or two at The Garden. Around 1,056 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Locals also enjoy the cocktails at Casa Donato, one of the most recommended places to relax and have some fun in the city. Casa Donato is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 935 customers.

Another top-rated alternative is Veranda. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,111 reviews and is known for offering a variety of snacks and drinks at affordable prices.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Heraklion!

Your city break in Heraklion is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 4, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in Crete.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Nikos Kazantzakis Grave is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,670 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Heraklion, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience. For example, KOUZEINERI has a menu of appetizing food and refreshing beverages and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,957 customers.

If you feel like eating something else, Érganos is another restaurant worth trying out. This restaurant serves a variety of value-for-money savory dishes and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,634 customers.

Another restaurant popular among cheap holiday goers is Eiffel. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,597 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy unique flavors that will remind you of Crete and your fun memories in Heraklion.

You’ll then say farewell to Heraklion and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in Crete!