Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Heraklion to Hersonissos
Heraklion to Hersonissos- Start point
- Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete 714 08, Greece (Pick up at Heraklion Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Optional Activities
- Explore the delightful surroundings of Hersonissos at leisure
- Day 2
Spinalonga Island and Kolokytha Bay
Spinalonga Island and Kolokytha Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board by the beach, excluding drinks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise across Mirabello Bay to Spinalonga Island
- Guided tour of Spinalonga archaeological site and Venetian fortress
- Swim in Kolokytha Bay
- Lunch on board by the beach
Optional Activities
- Visit Lake Voulismeni in Agios Nikolaos
Landmarks Spinalonga Island Mirabello Bay Kolokytha Bay Lake Voulismeni Agios Nikolaos - Day 3
Knossos Palace and Heraklion
Knossos Palace and Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Knossos Palace archaeological site
- Guided walking tour of Heraklion city centre including Venetian Harbour and Old Town
Optional Activities
- Visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
- Explore the city's old market
Landmarks Knossos Palace Heraklion Venetian Harbour Archaeological Museum of Heraklion - Day 4
Chania - Lake Kournas - Rethymnon
Chania - Lake Kournas - Rethymnon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Included Activities
- Walk through the historic centre of Chania
- Visit Lake Kournas
- Explore historic Rethymnon and walk towards the old port
Optional Activities
- Pedal boats available for hire at Lake Kournas (at additional cost)
Landmarks Chania Lake Kournas Rethymnon - Day 5
Land Rover Safari - Minoan Route
Land Rover Safari - Minoan Route- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with unlimited wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Included Activities
- Visit Aposelemis Dam and submerged village of Sfendili
- Explore ancient Lyttos ruins and Roman aqueduct
- Tasting of raki and Cretan olive oil in Kastamonitsa village
- Meet local shepherd and taste homemade cheese
- Mountain viewpoint overlooking ancient Minoan path and Lassithi Plateau
- Traditional lunch with unlimited wine
- Visit Krasi village with ancient plane tree and natural spring
Landmarks Aposelemis Dam Sfendili Lyttos Kastamonitsa Lassithi Plateau Krasi - Day 6
Hersonissos
Hersonissos- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Use hotel facilities
- Explore the island independently
- Day 7
Hersonissos
Hersonissos- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)
Optional Activities
- Relax by the sea
- Take a refreshing swim
- Discover nearby villages
- Explore coastal scenery and local atmosphere
- Day 8
Hersonissos to Heraklion
Hersonissos to Heraklion- End point
- Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete 714 08, Greece (Drop off at Heraklion Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
