Beyond Crete's sun-drenched beaches is a world of ancient palaces filled with Minoan history, begging for more tourists.

Minoan artifacts and cooking equipment have been found at Miletus, a city in Anatolia that would have attracted the Cretans for its proximity to sources of metal. Thucydides’ vision of ancient ...

Greece, a land of captivating landscapes, rich history, and cultural treasures, is an ideal destination for a 7-day getaway.

If you are more invested in archaeology than art, the “Wonders of Ancient Crete” group tour run by Cox & Kings (0333 060 2995; coxandkings.co.uk) peers at the island’s past in detail ...

SteMa Journeys can also curate a deep dive into the island’s ancient heritage that includes visits to less known archaeological sites. Guided by a specialist on Cretan history, you can tour the ...

For culture lovers, there’s also the ancient ruins of Minoan civilizations which can be found across Crete. Situated to the north of Falassarna Beach, the Ancient city of Falassarna was the ...

Crete has options galore – family-friendly resorts, boutique hotels, adults-only hideaways and luxury retreats. Top picks include Domes of Elounda and St Nicolas Bay Resort for family stays ...

Emma Loffhagen checks in One of the longest-enduring symbols of Ancient Greek mythology, which continues to capture the popular imagination, is that of the Labyrinth of Knossos. Set on Crete ...

They didn't live on mainland Greece but on the nearby island of Crete, between 2200BC and 1450BC ... Remains of an ancient Greek gymnasium. In 800BC, almost 300 years after the Dark Age began ...

The ancient Greeks were, quite simply, plumbing wizards. It was the ancient Cretans (The Minoans) who first lay clay pipes underground, and their capital (Knossos) had an elaborate system for ...