Start your interactive family experience with our friendly facilitator, who will reveal your Treasure Hunt mission. Use the Narratologies app to visit important medieval and contemporary landmarks such as the Venetian port and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum by solving riddles on your smartphone and earning gems. Our facilitator will also guide you to delicious food stops to keep you energized. Conclude your adventure with a triumphant coronation.
Don't miss out—explore, taste, and learn!
Treasure Hunt Mission
With Zorba the Greek's assistance, seek out gems of wisdom scattered throughout the city. Each gem offers a fragment of philosophy for a fulfilling life. Your ultimate goal is to find Nikos Kazantzakis, the creator of Zorba. In a hidden sanctuary, unlock the essence of his teachings and wisdom. Let's go!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Golden wreaths
✔ 2 Food Stops: traditional 'kaltsoynia' pastries, a tasty dakos salad and water
✔ 1 Facilitator
✔ Collection of gems redeemable online for gifts supporting sustainability, empowerment & innovation!
✔ Narratologies App for navigation, location-based stories, riddles, clues and collection of gems
✖ Drinks besides water
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Meet your facilitator at Rocca a Mare. They will be wearing a Narratologies T-Shirt.
Itinerary
1
Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion
Enjoy scenic views of the Aegean Sea and Heraklion city while reading a story and solving riddles!
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Did you know that ancient Greek technology can be fun? Read a story about this small but significant museum, solve a riddle, and continue your journey.
Duration: 5 minutes
3
Read a story about this one-of-a-kind church, solve a riddle, and receive directions to continue.
Duration: 5 minutes
4
This iconic, Instagrammable monument of Heraklion is waiting for you to explore. Read its story, solve a riddle, and move forward.
Duration: 5 minutes
5
Here, you won't only learn more about this painter of Cretan heritage, but you will also discover more about Zorbas, setting your quest in motion.
Duration: 5 minutes
6
Food Stop Time. At this local bakery, you will taste some of Crete's most iconic pastries to get energized and continue your hunt!
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)
Read a story about this gorgeous fountain, admire its details, solve a riddle, and follow the directions to uncover the next stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
8
At this square, you will see impressive street art pieces that will connect you more to your quest. Solve a riddle and discover the next point.
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Are you interested in Knossos and Minoan civilization? It’s time to learn more. Read a story about it, solve a riddle, and continue with your hunt.
Duration: 5 minutes
10
Heraklion Central Market
Get lost in the aromas at the central market while you learn and explore!
Duration: 10 minutes
11
Bembo Fountain
Another architectural gem awaits your discovery. Read a story about it, solve a riddle, and continue!
Duration: 5 minutes
12
Delve into Crete's famous and unique music tradition at this small museum, which is one of your hunt points.
Duration: 5 minutes
13
Food Stop Time. Meet your facilitator here and learn what the Mediterranean diet is all about.
Duration: 20 minutes
14
Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis
Congratulations! You have completed your mission. Participate in a coronation ceremony and enjoy scenic views of all of Heraklion.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The game is suitable for all ages!
• After your booking you will receive an email with information for the meeting point and a link to download the Narratologies app. It will be your digital guide when the facilitator is not present.
• We advise you to download the Narratologies app in advance. Internet signal around sites can be weak.
• The facilitator has the magic code that unlocks the game.
• Please let the facilitator know about any dietary restrictions - we wanna ensure enjoyable food stops.
• Please take into consideration that the route includes some staircases and mild uphills.
