Cretaquarium (Thalassokosmos) Tours and Activities
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Cretaquarium (Thalassokosmos), Crete's gleaming white sea aquarium opened in the island’s former American Base in December 2005 and is the largest in Greece, showcasing the magical fish and marine ecosystems of the Mediterranean Sea. As well as educating visitors on the mysteries of the deep, Cretaquarium plays a serious role in researching and conserving sea life and in caring for injured fish and marine life.
More than 2,500 fish from more than 250 indigenous species, ranging from sand tiger sharks to microscopic sea horses, can be seen in 60 tanks filled with 1.7 million liters of seawater, each carefully themed for a local Mediterranean marine environment. The aquarium has walk-through tanks with sharks, loggerhead turtles, comical groupers and velvety rays floating overhead, as well as 100 observation spots where entertaining and informative information is laid out for children as colorful shoals of fish flit in front of their eyes. Specially designed ‘touch pools’ allow interaction with marine invertebrates and there are daily workshops and lectures for families. The Greek name, Thalassokosmos (or Thalassocosmos), means "sea world".
Daily May–Sept 9.30am–9pm, Oct–Apr 9.30am–5pm
Gournes, Heraklion, Crete, 710 03
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CRETAquarium, Dinosauria Park from Chania Group Tour up 15per,Wheechair Accessib
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We are a company with a privately-owned mini bus. We are authorized by the GREEK TOURISTIC ORGANISATION to be able to legally offer daily transfers as well as organized excursions.
We love our work and this shows in the service we provide and in our fully equipped bus which has a refrigerator, TV monitor, individual lighting, air conditioning, Wi-FI internet, multimedia sound system, and Bluetooth.
We love to help our visitors discover the nature, history and traditions of Crete, and will be delighted to share with you the beauties, the history, and the flavors and aromas of our land.
The benefits on our bus, are for us, our philosophy of politeness and service.
It would give us great joy to escort you on our excursions; we have excursions for all visitors, and accommodate wheelchair and mobility scooter users, their friends and family.
We accommodate 2 wheelchairs or 1 mobility scooter users; inform us at time of booking .
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$643.85
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CretAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete
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While on Crete, take time to explore the amazing underwater ecosystems of the Mediterranean with a visit to the shoreline CretΑquarium. Marvel at more than 2,000 sea creatures representing 200 different species like sting rays, jellyfish, sea turtles, and scorpionfish. Learn about the abundance of life found deep within the Cretan and Mediterranean sea beds, and support the aquarium's educational and wildlife rescue programs.
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$7.61
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Dinosaur Park & Creta Aquarium Private Tour
The opportunity for a unique journey into the world of dinosaurs. A magical experience awaits. The Dinosauria welcomes you to a world with dozens of dinosaurs that gives the opportunity for children and adults to learn about the fascinating history of dinosaurs in the years passing by the giant Tyrannosaurus Rex!
After this wonderful visit, we will go to the real beings who live in the sea to Cretaquarium. As one of the biggest aquarium in Europe, Cretaquarium offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the magical world of the Mediterranean Sea.
Sharks, tiny seahorses and spectacular jellyfish, the variety of marine life have been featured in underwater landscapes, like rocks in Matala (south Crete) and the bottom of Vai (South Crete). A full tour seeing all the exhibits and species will take about 2 hours.
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$676.04
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Day for children! Cretaquarium, Dinosaur Park, Labyrinth Park and Pottery class
We have something exciting for the little travellers! First, we’ll visit the biggest aquarium in Greece- "Cretaquarium". Amazing luminous jellyfish, sharks, squids and many more you couldn’t have even thought about!
Next - Dinosaur Park! It will be interesting for children of all ages. Here you’ll find a museum with full-size skeletons. And a huge park where moving and growling dinosaurs await at every corner!
Now try to escape Minotaur Labyrinth in time and get a prize! Don’t worry, the beast is already captured and won’t get to you!
Here you can as well get horseback riding lessons, try shooting a bow and pottery. For the youngest children there’s a mini-farm and organic garden with Cretan herbs.
After such an exciting day, it’s time to relax a little and make sure you get something as a souvenir to bring home. For that matter we’ll visit pottery class where children will be able to try working a throwing-wheel and create their own masterpiece.
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$698.47
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Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium
A different excursion for those who want to experience the island’s everyday life. You start to get to know the city of Heraklion. The Byzantium, the Ottoman Empire, the Venetian Rule have all left their marks on Heraklion. You can admire the imposing fortress of Koules at the harbor, the Venetian walls that surround the old city, you can sit at one of the many restaurants or coffee shops in the Lions’ Square to enjoy your coffee or your lunch, or if you wish to, you will be able to visit one of the many city museums, the Municipal Library and the Art Gallery or one of the numerous byzantine churches. Grab your cameras and take shots of whatever you like most!
Just a few kilometers away from Heraklion, you can visit optional the Cretaquarium or have a swim on a sandy beach
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$25.41
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Sightseeing tour services with car and driver
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Our chauffeur Services is an ideal choice for excursions and private tours, as well as transfers from Ports and airports around Crete.
We are pleased to provide a comfortable and reliable service to visitors with a disability and we can offer accessible vehicle fully equipped with the necessary facilities.
Enjoy the expertise, comfort, safety and the highest level of professionalism of
our services while exploring the best that Chania/Crete has to offer in a swift and
relaxing way.
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$495.27
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5-Day Small-Group Guided Summer Tour in Crete
Through this trip you will be able to enjoy the beauties of this island which is famous for hospitality and purity. The way we will follow will reward you with the best memories. We will visit picturesque beaches, villages and cities. You will taste the delicious traditional recipes of the island. This trip will be unforgettable for young and old!
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$1,485.81
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