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Incredible Crete!

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Guided in English
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Group Size 3 - 7
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chania

    Start point
    Πλατεία Συντάγματος (Syntagma Square), Πλατεία Συντάγματος, Athina, Αττικη, Greece (Syntagma , 08:10 - 08:45)
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at the old port with traditional Cretan recipes)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Allied War Cemetery at Souda Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Early evening walk around Chania old town
    Landmarks
    Allied War Cemetery
    Chania Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Elafonisi - Kandanos - Chania

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Slow lunch in Kandanos with raki and local hospitality)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Elafonisi beach and lagoon
    • Stop at Kandanos village
    • Lunch in Kandanos

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Elafonisi
    • Walking to offshore islet
    • Shopping in Chania
    • Visit Chania harbor
    • Relax at cafés in Chania
    Landmarks
    Elafonisi
    Kandanos
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  3. Day 3

    Agia Roumeli - Preveli - Plakias

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at seafront tavern in Sfakia)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sfakia village
    • Boat trip to Agia Roumeli
    • Walk into Samaria Gorge
    • Swimming in Samaria Gorge area
    • Visit Preveli Monastery
    • Access to Preveli Beach
    • Swimming in river and sea at Preveli Beach
    Landmarks
    Sfakia
    Agia Roumeli
    Samaria Gorge
    Preveli Monastery
    Preveli Beach
    Frangokastello
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  4. Day 4

    Sfakia - Agia Roumeli - Marmara Beach - Plakias

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at simple beachside taverna at Marmara Beach)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sfakia village
    • Boat trip to Agia Roumeli
    • Short hike into Samaria Gorge
    • Boat trip to Marmara Beach
    • Swimming at Marmara Beach
    • Pass by Frangokastello fortress
    Landmarks
    Sfakia
    Agia Roumeli
    Samaria Gorge
    Marmara Beach
    Frangokastello
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  5. Day 5

    Damnoni - Phaistos - Matala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Damnoni with sea views)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Preveli Monastery
    • Access to Preveli Beach
    • Swimming at Preveli Beach
    • Visit Phaistos archaeological site
    • Arrive in Matala

    Optional Activities

    • Relax or swim at Preveli Beach
    • Sunset swim at Matala Beach
    Landmarks
    Preveli Monastery
    Preveli Beach
    Damnoni
    Phaistos
    Matala
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  6. Day 6

    Lasithi - Spinalonga - Elounda or Agios Nikolaos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxed seaside lunch in Plaka)

    Included Activities

    • Visit olive oil estate and tasting
    • Boat trip to Spinalonga islet
    • Explore Spinalonga fortress and former leper colony

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll by marina or lake in Elounda or Agios Nikolaos
    Landmarks
    Lasithi Region
    Plaka
    Spinalonga
    Elounda
    Agios Nikolaos
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  7. Day 7

    Knossos - Heraklion Archaeological Museum

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at coastal taverna near Heraklion), Dinner (Farewell dinner in Heraklion old town)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Knossos archaeological site
    • Visit Heraklion Archaeological Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Heraklion city
    Landmarks
    Knossos
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    Heraklion
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  8. Day 8

    Heraklion Airport/Port

    End point
    Athina, Αττικη, Greece (syntagma sq, 19:00 - 21:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Continue to Cyclades islands
    • Continue to Dodecanese islands
    • Continue to Peloponnese mainland
    Landmarks
    Heraklion Airport
    Heraklion Port
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    June 6th, 2025
    5
    The entire Crete trip was beyond my and my husband's expectations from Crete airport pickup to Crete airport...
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    October 26th, 2024
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    Very enjoyable week experiencing Crete with a varied itinerary, good organisation and an excellent guide with...
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    October 25th, 2024
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    This was an excellent small group tour. It does a great deal over a short period, balancing historical sites and...
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    May 21st, 2024
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    An excellent adventure! Our two guides, Dionysus and Constantine, were 100% on top of trip details, planned and...
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    May 21st, 2024
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    We loved it! Great variety of sites and hotels. Dionysis gave us a colorful window into Greek life, and his driving...
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    October 14th, 2022
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    The tour of Crete was indeed Incredible due to two great gentlemen! RG and Kostintinos displayed the utmost...
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    September 18th, 2022
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    This was an excellent tour, giving us a wonderful experience of Crete. The guides were very knowledgeable and the...
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    Catherine

    Asked on September 18th, 2025

    can you tell me how much driving is done each day? Also, what hotels are used for the tour?

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten September 2025

      The driving is less than 2.5 hours per day with frequent stops. The hotels used are boutique 4 star hotels, located in the very old towns. Ex. Chania: Alcanea Hotel Rethymmo: Rimondi Suites

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    Georgia

    Asked on August 2nd, 2025

    Would we miss much of Crete, if we were to go for this itinerary which includes Santorini, Mykonos and Delos?

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten August 2025

      By choosing the Incredible Crete + Santorini - Mykonos (Itinerary B), you've already included the full Incredible Crete experience — you won't miss anything from Crete.

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    Bonnie

    Asked on June 27th, 2025

    Could you please clarify the difference between "Standard" and "Premium" hotel options? As a 40 yr old female solo traveler planning to join in July or August, I'm curious about the typical age range of participants on this trip. Any tips for solo travelers would also be appreciated!

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      Most of our customers are between 45-65+ and with some solo travelers always joining. At the moment we don't have any guaranteed departure for this tour for July or August. We have a guaranteed departure for our Incredible Crete Tour on September 8.

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      Bonnie

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      What is the refund policy / cancellation and also what is the age range for this travel group?

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    Frank

    Asked on May 6th, 2025

    Please advise the hotels used on your Incredible Crete Tour as I am interested in booking on an autumn departure.

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      We use great 4 and 3 star hotels. For example we use Porto de Colombo in Chania or Rimondi Hotel in Rethymno. We have 2 more people interested in A September departure. Do you want to do it then?

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    Juan

    Asked on March 25th, 2025

    Is it possible to not include the flights and meet the tour in Crete and leave the tour in Crete? What would be the cost for a single shared room and single solo room?

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Unfortunately we haven't got a guaranteed departure for Incredible Crete in July. Perhaps we have one on May 29. The cost for a single person not including the cost for the plane tickets is 3300 Euros.

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    Raul

    Asked on December 20th, 2024

    Are payments for the tour secure and can they be made in different currencies?

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, our payment process is secure, and we can accept payments in various currencies, automatically converting them as needed.

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    Dan

    Asked on July 28th, 2024

    Is the trip from Athens to Crete by flight or cruise? If by flight, Should we book the flights to Athens and Crete or you will book the flight for us to Crete? Can we pay in installments? Can you help us more with the itinerary, how will we travel in these 7 days? Are the sites to fee historical places for free with the package?

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      The flight from Athens to Crete is included if booked 3 months in advance. The entrance fees to the sites are not included, but it is not more than 60 euros total. About the payment, you should talk directly with Tourradar!

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    Maurits Hendrik

    Asked on June 12th, 2024

    Can I start my tour from Chania instead of Athens?

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten June 2024

      Yes, you can start the tour from Chania. We have guaranteed departures from this location.

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    Maria Salut

    Asked on May 13th, 2024

    What are the available dates for starting a tour in Chania?

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      We have two guaranteed departures for the tour starting from Chania on October 7 and October 16.

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    Lisa

    Asked on May 5th, 2024

    What language is the tour conducted in?

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    • Epos Travel & ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      The tour is conducted in both English and Greek, catering to a diverse group of travelers.

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