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Crete Highlights

8 days
Start and end in Heraklion
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 16
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Heraklion

    Heraklion
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner together; if arriving after 9:30 p.m., cold platter)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Knossos - Malia

    Knossos - Malia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Knossos archaeological site and palace
    • Visit to Minoan palace of Malia
    Landmarks
    Knossos
    Malia
  3. Day 3

    Agios Nikolaos - Spinalonga

    Agios Nikolaos - Spinalonga
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vassilakis olive press with small tasting
    • Visit to Byzantine monastery of Kremasta
    • Exploration of Agios Nikolaos in Mirabello Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to island of Spinalonga (approx. 30 € per person, bookable on site)
    Landmarks
    Vassilakis olive press
    Kremasta Byzantine monastery
    Agios Nikolaos
    Spinalonga
  4. Day 4

    Gortys - Festos - Matala - Rethymno

    Gortys - Festos - Matala - Rethymno
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Gortys archaeological site
    • Visit to Festos Minoan palace

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Matala
    • Stroll through Matala village
    Landmarks
    Gortys
    Festos
    Matala
  5. Day 5

    Akrotiri - Chania

    Akrotiri - Chania
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Aghia Trias Monastery
    • Walking tour of Chania old town
    Landmarks
    Aghia Trias Monastery
    Chania
    Janissary Mosque
  6. Day 6

    Rethymno

    Rethymno
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation and swimming
    • Individual excursions (recommendations available from tour guide)
  7. Day 7

    Rethymno - Heraklion

    Rethymno - Heraklion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at typical Greek taverna)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local street market in Rethymno
    • Visit to Arkadi Monastery and museum
    • Guided exploration of Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    • City stroll through Heraklion
    • Farewell dinner at typical Greek taverna
    Landmarks
    Rethymno street market
    Arkadi Monastery
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    Venetian harbor fortress, Heraklion
  8. Day 8

    Heraklion

    Heraklion
    Meals
    Breakfast

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