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Discovering Crete, Self-drive - Destination Services Greece

Discovering Crete, Self-drive

8 days
4.0
(2)
From Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos
Tour Operator:
Destination Services Greece
Max group size:
50
Age range:
18 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
215441
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Itinerary

Start in Heraklion and end in Agios Nikolaos! With the Explorer tour Discovering Crete, Self-drive, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Heraklion, Greece and 7 other destinations in Greece. Discovering Crete, Self-drive includes accommodation in a hotel as well as meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL CRETE / CAR-PICK UP – HERAKLION (3km – 15min)
  2. Day 2 HERAKLION
  3. Day 3 HERAKLION – CHANIA (141km – 2hrs)
  4. Day 4 CHANIA – ELAFONISSI – CHANIA (165km – 4hrs)
  5. Day 5 CHANIA – RETHYMNON (65km – 1hr)
  6. Day 6 RETHYMNON – AGIOS NIKOLAOS – ELOUNDA – SPINALONGA – AGIOS NIKOLAOS (160km – 2.5hrs)
  7. Day 7 AGIOS NIKOLAOS – SITIA – AGIOS NIKOLAOS (190km – 4hrs)
  8. Day 8 AGIOS NIKOLAOS – CAR DROP-OFF/ DEPARTURE CRETE (60km – 1hr)
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What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel

Operated by Destination Services Greece

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Destination Services is a global business of local experts crafting worldwide experiences, setting industry leading standards in everything we do. Working with our local partners, we design innovative and creative destination experiences that exceed all expectations. Our staff have decades of experience, and with our combined enthusiasm, dedication and entrepreneurial thinking we are enabled to deliver outstanding customer service and exceptional experiences each and every time. Our local people are what drives our success, and provides you with the experience of a lifetime.

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Customer Reviews

  • Discovering Crete, Self-drive reviewer 1
    · October 17th, 2022
    I maybe should have thought about this more. I assumed there might be other folks on this tour and we'd have someone suggesting where to go. Instead, I was on my own and traveling alone. That was okay. I had the itinerary and the hotel for suggestions... Show more
    Destination Services Greece commented on this review
    Thank you Gloria for your detailed tour review! We are glad you enjoyed your tour and hope we will see you again soon in Greece!
    Trip date: September 2022
  • Discovering Crete, Self-drive reviewer 2
    · October 30th, 2021
    It would have been excellent if not for a major problem with the car rental. You advertise the tour good for 18 to 99 years but in fine print you have to be 69 or younger? I was not advised until days before I was too old to tent(71). In the end I found... Show more
    Destination Services Greece commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are glad to hear that you were pleased with the tour overall. We are sorry for the miscommunication caused with the car rental. The tour, in general, is good for 18 to 99 years old however each... Show more
    Trip date: October 2021

Dates & Availability

8 days
Discovering Crete, Self-drive
From Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos
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Good to Know

  • Currency
    Euro
    Greece
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Greece
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    Greece
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 5th, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 5th, 2023, 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Destination Services Greece will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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