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Exploring Crete, German-speaking guide

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From Heraklion to Kato Gouves
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 1 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Crete - Arrival

    Crete - Arrival
    Start point
    Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete 714 08, Greece (Pick up at Heraklion Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the surroundings of Gouves or Chersonissos on your own
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  2. Day 2

    Chania - Rethymnon

    Chania - Rethymnon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chania old quarter
    • Visit Chania market hall and leather lane
    • Explore Chania Venetian port
    • Explore Rethymnon old town and harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore winding back streets in Chania
    • Free time to explore winding back streets in Rethymnon
    Landmarks
    Chania Old Quarter
    Chania Venetian Port
    Chania Market Hall
    Rethymnon Old Town
    Rethymnon Harbour
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  3. Day 3

    Spinalonga Island

    Spinalonga Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Cretan lunch in Elounda (excluding drinks)), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk around Spinalonga Island leper colony remains
    • Boat trip to Spinalonga Island (shared basis)
    • Typical Cretan lunch in Elounda

    Optional Activities

    • Walking around Elounda on your own
    • Shopping in Elounda
    • Swimming at Elounda
    Landmarks
    Spinalonga Island
    Elounda
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  4. Day 4

    Palace of Knossos - Heraklion

    Palace of Knossos - Heraklion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palace of Knossos

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Heraklion town on your own
    • Guided tour of Archaeological Museum of Heraklion (available for additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Heraklion Town
    Venetian Lion Fountain
    Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
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  5. Day 5

    Minoan Route Land Rover Safari

    Minoan Route Land Rover Safari
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with unlimited wine (vegetarian option available)), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aposelemi dam
    • View Roman aqueduct ruins of Lyttos
    • Visit village of Kastamonitsa for raki and olive oil tasting
    • Travel ancient Minoan path
    • Meet local shepherd and taste homemade cheese
    • Visit Lassithi Plateau viewpoint
    • Traditional lunch with unlimited wine (vegetarian option available)
    • Visit village of Krassi and 2,000-year-old plane tree
    Landmarks
    Aposelemi Dam
    Roman Aqueduct of Lyttos
    Kastamonitsa Village
    Lassithi Plateau
    Krassi Village
  6. Day 6

    Aqua Plus Waterpark

    Aqua Plus Waterpark
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Aqua Plus waterpark with access to all slides and pools

    Optional Activities

    • Vertical kamikaze slide
    • Twister slide
    • Relaxing in pools
    Landmarks
    Aqua Plus Waterpark
  7. Day 7

    Crete - Free Day

    Crete - Free Day
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the beach
    • Explore the island on your own
  8. Day 8

    Crete - Departure

    Crete - Departure
    End point
    Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete 714 08, Greece (Drop off at Heraklion Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    If we had known how the trip was run, we absolutely would not have booked it. It was stated in the tour description...
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    Reply from: Destination Services Greece
    Hello Hurtz! As Destination Services Greece, we take into consideration your review in order to arrange our services to create better experiences. Unfortunately, as mentioned to you before the tour, the roads in Hersonissos Crete are narrow and the bus cannot access all location. In order to be on time on every p/u and avoid the bus to be stuck and delay the tour, itinerary and p/u are arranged on the main road. Early breakfast can always be arranged at Hotel's reception the night before. The p/u time for departure is always send via our system to hotel reception and a communication line is provided with the welcome letter in case of a bug with the information system. We will do our best to improve ourselves in the future to provide better communication in advance for the tour and avoid any discomfort during your trip.
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