How would I get from Heraklion to Chania? I would prefer not to drive..would a free transfer to the Heraklion airport be available for those who choose not to use the rental car? Is there a guarantee that the flight from Heraklion would arrive at a certain fixed time at Athens airport?

The transportation from Heraklion to Chania should be made with the rental car. If you're looking for a package which does not include a rental car, you can take a look at the Minos II package. This adventure includes the transportation from Heraklion to Chania. We usually book early morning flights. We recommend booking your departing flight from Athens after 12:30 PM to avoid connection problems.

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MINOTAUR: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Heraklion and Chania

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 99
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Athens

Day 2

Athens

Meals: Breakfast

Included Activities

Changing of the Guards ceremony at Hellenic Parliament
Panoramic city tour of Athens landmarks
Evening walking tour through Monastiraki, Plaka and Anafiotika

Optional Activities

Visit to the Acropolis
Independent exploration of Monastiraki
Dining in Plaka
Athens by Night Walking Tour

Landmarks
Hellenic Parliament
Syntagma Square
National Library of Greece
University of Athens
Academy of Athens
Kallimarmaro Stadium
Zappeion
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Hadrian's Gate
Philopappou Hill
Acropolis Museum
Acropolis
Monastiraki
Plaka
Anafiotika

Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Fast ferry option during reservation process
Landmarks
Port of Piraeus
Mykonos
Day 4
Mykonos
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to island of Delos
- Beach exploration
Landmarks
Delos
Day 5
Mykonos to Santorini
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Fira
Oia
Day 6
Santorini
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailboat tour to Santorini Caldera, Nea, and Palea Kameni islands
- Hot springs visit
- Wine tasting
- Catamaran cruise with wine tasting
Landmarks
Santorini Caldera
Nea Kameni
Palea Kameni
Day 7
Santorini to Crete
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Heraklion's Venetian harbor
- Explore fortification walls
- Visit shopping center
- Use free bicycle rental service offered by Municipality of Heraklion
Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Heraklion Port
Day 8
Heraklion to Chania
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Knossos
- Stop in Rethymnon
Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Rethymnon
Chania Old Town
Day 9
Chania
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Balos Beach
- Visit to Elafonissi Beach
- Visit to Falassarna Beach
- Samaria Gorge trekking
- Explore Venetian Harbor
- Visit mountain villages
Landmarks
Balos Beach
Elafonissi Beach
Falassarna Beach
Samaria Gorge
Venetian Harbor
Day 10
Chania to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Chania Airport

Landmarks
Port of Piraeus
Mykonos

Landmarks
Delos

Landmarks
Fira
Oia

Landmarks
Santorini Caldera
Nea Kameni
Palea Kameni

Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Heraklion Port

Landmarks
Palace of Knossos
Rethymnon
Chania Old Town

Landmarks
Balos Beach
Elafonissi Beach
Falassarna Beach
Samaria Gorge
Venetian Harbor

Landmarks
Chania Airport

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April 27th, 2026
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Asked on April 24th, 2025
How would I get from Heraklion to Chania? I would prefer not to drive..would a free transfer to the Heraklion airport be available for those who choose not to use the rental car? Is there a guarantee that the flight from Heraklion would arrive at a certain fixed time at Athens airport?
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- GrecaOperator•Written April 2025
  The transportation from Heraklion to Chania should be made with the rental car. If you're looking for a package which does not include a rental car, you can take a look at the Minos II package. This adventure includes the transportation from Heraklion to Chania. We usually book early morning flights. We recommend booking your departing flight from Athens after 12:30 PM to avoid connection problems.
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  Cindy
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  Are the hotel accommodations shared or are they private rooms?
- GrecaOperator•Written April 2025
  The hotels we book are always private rooms and have private bathroom. We truly believe that it's more convenient and better option to have private rooms.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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MINOTAUR: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Heraklion and Chania