Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Chania
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
- Evening walk through Chania old town
Landmarks Allied War Cemetery Chania Old Town - Day 2
Elafonisi - Kandanos
Elafonisi - Kandanos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Slow lunch in Kandanos village with raki and local hospitality)
Included Activities
- Visit Elafonisi beach and shallow lagoon
- Stop in Kandanos village
- Lunch in Kandanos
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Elafonisi
- Walk along Elafonisi shore
- Visit small islet offshore at Elafonisi (accessible at low tide)
- Shopping in Chania
- Return visit to Chania harbor
- Relax at café in Chania
Landmarks Elafonisi Beach Kandanos - Day 3
Sfakia - Agia Roumeli - Preveli Monastery - Plakias
Sfakia - Agia Roumeli - Preveli Monastery - Plakias- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at seafront tavern in Sfakia)
Included Activities
- Boat ride from Sfakia to Agia Roumeli
- Hike into Samaria Gorge (approximately 1 hour)
- Lunch at seafront tavern in Sfakia
- Visit Preveli Monastery
- Walk through Kourtaliotiko gorge to Preveli Beach
- Swimming in river and sea at Preveli Beach
Landmarks Sfakia Agia Roumeli Samaria Gorge Preveli Monastery Kourtaliotiko Gorge Preveli Beach - Day 4
Sfakia - Agia Roumeli - Marmara Beach - Plakias
Sfakia - Agia Roumeli - Marmara Beach - Plakias- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at simple beachside taverna with end-of-the-world feel, accessible only by sea or trail)
Included Activities
- Boat ride from Sfakia to Agia Roumeli
- Boat ride to Marmara Beach
- Lunch at beachside taverna
- Boat journey past Frangokastelo fortress
Optional Activities
- Short hike into Samaria Gorge
- Swimming at Marmara Beach
Landmarks Sfakia Agia Roumeli Samaria Gorge Marmara Beach Frangokastelo - Day 5
Preveli Monastery - Preveli Beach - Phaistos - Matala
Preveli Monastery - Preveli Beach - Phaistos - Matala- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Damnoni, a coastal spot known for great food and sea views)
Included Activities
- Visit Preveli Monastery
- Visit Preveli Beach
- Lunch at Damnoni
- Visit Phaistos archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Swimming in river and sea at Preveli Beach
- Relax and enjoy shade at Preveli Beach
- Sunset swim at Matala beach
Landmarks Preveli Monastery Preveli Beach Damnoni Phaistos Matala - Day 6
Olive Oil Estate - Spinalonga Island - Elounda
Olive Oil Estate - Spinalonga Island - Elounda- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxed seaside lunch in Plaka)
Included Activities
- Visit local olive oil estate with production demonstration and tasting
- Boat ride to Spinalonga Island
- Explore Spinalonga Island - Venetian fortress and former leper colony
- Boat ride from Spinalonga Island back to Plaka
- Lunch at Plaka
Optional Activities
- Stroll by the marina or lake in Elounda
Landmarks Lasithi Region Plaka Spinalonga Island Elounda - Day 7
Knossos Palace - Heraklion
Knossos Palace - Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a coastal taverna near Heraklion), Dinner (Farewell dinner in the old town of Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Visit Knossos Palace
- Visit Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Lunch at coastal taverna near Heraklion
Optional Activities
- Explore Heraklion old town
- Shop in local markets
- Sip coffee in one of the squares
Landmarks Knossos Palace Heraklion Archaeological Museum Heraklion - Day 8
Return to Athens
Return to Athens- End point
- Athina, Αττικη, Greece (syntagma sq, 19:00 - 21:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Fly back to Athens
- Continue to Cyclades islands
- Continue to Dodecanese islands
- Continue to Peloponnese mainland
Landmarks Heraklion Airport Heraklion Port
