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Exploring Crete, Private Tour

8 days
Start and end in Heraklion
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Heraklion

    Heraklion
    Start point
    Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete, Greece (Pick up at Heraklion Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the delightful surroundings on your own
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Spinalonga Island Boat Trip

    Spinalonga Island Boat Trip
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Cretan lunch in Elounda), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk around the remains of Spinalonga Island leper colony
    • Boat trip to Spinalonga Island (shared basis)
    • Visit to Elounda Port
    • Typical Cretan lunch in Elounda

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Elounda
    • Swimming in Elounda
    Landmarks
    Spinalonga Island
    Elounda
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Palace of Knossos & Heraklion Town

    Palace of Knossos & Heraklion Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palace of Knossos
    • Guided tour of Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
    • Visit to Venetian lion fountain and Town Hall loggia in Heraklion

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Heraklion old harbour area
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
    Venetian Lion Fountain
    Heraklion Town Hall Loggia
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rethymnon & Chania

    Rethymnon & Chania
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Rethymnon old quarter
    • Guided tour of Chania old quarter
    • Visit to Chania market hall
    • Visit to Chania leather lane
    • Visit to Venetian port of Chania

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Rethymnon winding backstreets
    • Free exploration of Chania winding backstreets
    Landmarks
    Chania
    Rethymnon
    Venetian Port of Chania
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  5. Day 5

    Heraklion

    Heraklion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the beach
    • Explore the island on your own
  6. Day 6

    Minoan Route Land Rover Safari

    Minoan Route Land Rover Safari
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious traditional Cretan lunch with unlimited wine (vegetarian option available) on Lassithi Plateau), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Aposelimi dam
    • Visit to Roman aqueduct ruins of Lyttos
    • Raki and olive oil tasting in Kastamonitsa village
    • Off-road Land Rover tour
    • Homemade cheese tasting from local shepherd
    • Traditional Cretan lunch on Lassithi Plateau with unlimited wine
    • Visit to 2,000-year-old plane tree in Krassi village
    Landmarks
    Aposelimi Dam
    Roman Aqueduct of Lyttos
    Kastamonitsa Village
    Lassithi Plateau
    Krassi Village
  7. Day 7

    Archanes Village & Wine Tasting

    Archanes Village & Wine Tasting
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Archanes village
    • Wine tasting experience at Titakis Winery with 5 different wines and food pairing
    Landmarks
    Archanes Village
    Mount Gioychta
    Titakis Winery (Kounavoi)
  8. Day 8

    Heraklion Departure

    Heraklion Departure
    End point
    Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete, Greece (Drop off at Heraklion Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before August 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Greece. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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