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A waterfront with a historic building, a large dome, and a busy promenade.

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Chania: Semi-Submarine Boat Underwater Experience

NZ$43

per adult

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

NZ$59

per adult

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Heraklion Port

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Watch fishing boats returning with their day's catch, enjoy a coffee in the fresh sea air or board a ferry bound for Crete’s nearby islands in this dynamic harbour.

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Chania Town

A noteworthy feature of Chania Town is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market.

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Old Town Chania

If you're spending some time in Old Town Chania, Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market are top sights worth seeing.

A marina at sunset with boats docked and a calm sea.

Nea Chora

Nea Chora is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nea Chora Beach, a top place to visit in the area.

Aerial view of the Venetian harbor embraced by the golden sunset and the old lighthouse, with the Fortezza fortress silhouetted against the horizon, Rethimno, Rethymno, Greece.

New Town

If you're spending some time in New Town, Rethymnon Town Hall and Town Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal fortification with a dome structure, surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain.

Old Town Rethymnon

Old Town Rethymnon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rethymnon Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle while in the area.

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