Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Rethymno
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming and relaxation
- Evening stroll through Rethymno town
- Dinner at a local Greek restaurant
Landmarks Rethymno 
- Day 2
Myli Gorge and Rethymno Exploration
Optional Activities
- Hike through Myli Gorge
- Visit abandoned water mills and waterfalls
- Snack at tavern after hike
- Explore Rethymno old town
- Visit 500-year-old Fortezza fortress
- Browse Arkadi and Antistaseos street markets
- Evening walk at Venetian harbor
Landmarks Myli Gorge Fortezza Venetian Harbor, Rethymno 
- Day 3
Chania Old Town and Akrotiri Peninsula
Optional Activities
- Explore Chania old town
- Browse harbor area with ice cream
- Visit market hall
- Drive to Akrotiri peninsula
- Visit Agia Triada monastery
- Sample and purchase local olives and wine (payable locally)
Landmarks Chania Old Town Agia Triada Monastery Akrotiri Peninsula 
- Day 4
Balos Lagoon and Elafonissi Beach
Optional Activities
- Boat transfer to Balos Lagoon (optional, bookable in advance or on site)
- Beach relaxation at Balos Lagoon
- Visit Elafonissi Beach
Landmarks Balos Lagoon Elafonissi Beach Kissamos 
- Day 5
Samaria Gorge Hike and Move to Heraklion
Optional Activities
- 16-kilometre full gorge hike
- Ferry crossing from Sougia (optional, payable locally)
- 5-kilometre shortened gorge section from Agia Roumeli
- Beach time at Sougia
Landmarks Samaria Gorge Xyloskalo Sougia Agia Roumeli 
- Day 6
Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
Optional Activities
- Explore Agios Nikolaos alleyways and Lake Voulismeni
- Lunch at lakeside restaurant (optional, payable locally)
- Boat transfer to Spinalonga island (optional, payable locally)
- Explore Spinalonga fortress and ruins
Landmarks Agios Nikolaos Lake Voulismeni Spinalonga Island Mirabello Bay 
- Day 7
Knossos Palace and Heraklion Airport Departure
Optional Activities
- Visit Knossos Palace archaeological site
- Taxi transfer from Heraklion airport to city (optional, payable locally)
- Evening in Heraklion
Landmarks Knossos Palace Heraklion - Day 8
Ferry to Santorini and Arrival in Fira
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Crete to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Taxi transfer to accommodation (optional, payable locally)
- Explore Fira town
Landmarks Fira Santorini 
- Day 9
Fira to Oia Cliff Walk and Sunset
Optional Activities
- Hike from Fira to Oia along cliffs (10 kilometers)
- Stop at Three Bells of Fira in Firostefani
- Explore Oia village
- Watch sunset from Oia castle ruins
Landmarks Oia Three Bells of Fira Firostefani 
- Day 10
Departure from Santorini
Included Activities
- Scheduled flight departure from Fira to home destination
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Fira
- Beach or pool relaxation
- Final exploration of town
Landmarks Fira
