Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Crete
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming and relaxation in Rethymno
- Evening stroll through Rethymno town
- Dinner at local Greek restaurant
Landmarks Rethymno 
- Day 2
Rethymno
Optional Activities
- Hike through Myli Gorge (Valley of the Mills)
- Tavern snack after hiking
- Explore Rethymno old town and streets
- Visit Fortezza (500-year-old fortress)
- Browse Arkadi and Antistaseos street markets
- Evening relaxation at Venetian harbor
Landmarks Myli Gorge Fortezza Venetian Harbor, Rethymno - Day 3
Rethymno to Chania
Optional Activities
- Explore Chania old town and alleyways
- Ice cream and people-watching at harbor
- Browse market hall for souvenirs and local products
- Visit Agia Triada monastery on Akrotiri peninsula
- Optional local olive oil and wine tasting (payable locally)
Landmarks Chania Old Town Chania Harbor Agia Triada Monastery Akrotiri Peninsula 
- Day 4
Chania
Optional Activities
- Boat transfer from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon (optional, bookable in advance or on site)
- Beach relaxation at Balos Lagoon
- Visit to Elafonissi Beach with pink sand
Landmarks Balos Lagoon Elafonissi Beach Kissamos - Day 5
Chania to Plakias
Optional Activities
- Relax on Plakias Beach
- Refreshments at Beach House (payable locally)
- Hike Kourtaliotiko Gorge with waterfall views (full 15km circuit or shorter option)
- Sunset and seafood dinner at waterfront tavern
Landmarks Plakias Beach Kourtaliotiko Gorge - Day 6
Plakias
Optional Activities
- Breakfast with bougatsa pastry
- Drive to Skinaria Beach
- Snorkeling at Skinaria Beach
- Visit Ammoudaki Bay
- Evening promenade stroll in Plakias with souvenir shopping
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks Skinaria Beach Ammoudaki Bay - Day 7
Plakias
Optional Activities
- Early morning visit to Souda Beach
- Hike Myrthios Gorge
- Lunch: zucchini ball sandwich at local café
- Visit Lefkogia village for ceramics and herbs
- Sunset dinner in Myrthios with sea views
Landmarks Souda Beach Myrthios Gorge Myrthios village Lefkogia village - Day 8
Plakias to Heraklion
Optional Activities
- Explore Agios Nikolaos and Lake Voulismeni
- Lunch at restaurant overlooking Lake Voulismeni (payable locally)
- Boat transfer to Spinalonga island (optional, payable locally)
- Explore Spinalonga fortress and historic ruins
Landmarks Agios Nikolaos Lake Voulismeni Spinalonga Island Mirabello Bay 
- Day 9
Heraklion
Optional Activities
- Visit Knossos archaeological site
- Explore Minoan palace ruins
Landmarks Knossos 
- Day 10
Departure from Crete
Optional Activities
- Final breakfast with sea views
- Revisit favorite spots
- Beach walk
- Shop for olive oil, honey, and souvenirs
- Final Greek snack (dakos, loukoumades, or frappé)
