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Treasures of Crete, German-speaking guide

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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
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Heraklion to Hersonissos

    Heraklion to Hersonissos
    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 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Hersonissos area independently
  3. Day 2

    Hersonissos

    Hersonissos
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)

    Optional Activities

    • Swim or relax on the beach
    • Use hotel facilities
    • Explore Crete independently
  4. Day 3

    Agios Nikolaos - Spinalonga Island - Kolokytha Bay

    Agios Nikolaos - Spinalonga Island - Kolokytha Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board by the beach (excluding drinks))
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)

    Included Activities

    • Boat cruise across Mirabello Bay
    • Guided tour of Spinalonga Island
    • Swim in Kolokytha Bay
    • Visit to Lake Voulismeni in Agios Nikolaos

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance fee to Spinalonga archaeological site (€20 per person, payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Spinalonga Island
    Mirabello Bay
    Lake Voulismeni
    Agios Nikolaos
  5. Day 4

    Heraklion

    Heraklion
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Knossos Palace
    • Guided walking tour of Heraklion city centre

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance fee to Knossos Palace (€20 per person, payable locally)
    • Visit to Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Venetian Harbour
    Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
  6. Day 5

    Chania - Lake Kournas - Rethymnon

    Chania - Lake Kournas - Rethymnon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Almare Beach)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through Chania historic centre
    • Visit to Lake Kournas
    • Walking tour of Rethymnon historic town and old port

    Optional Activities

    • Pedal boats rental at Lake Kournas (available at additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Chania Old Town
    Lake Kournas
    Rethymnon Old Town
  7. Day 6

    Central Crete - Minoan Route Land Rover Tour

    Central Crete - Minoan Route Land Rover Tour
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with unlimited wine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Aposelemis Dam and submerged village of Sfendili
    • Ancient Lyttos ruins and Roman aqueduct visit
    • Raki and Cretan olive oil tasting in Kastamonitsa
    • Meeting with local shepherd and cheese tasting
    • Mountain viewpoint overlooking Lassithi Plateau
    • Traditional lunch with unlimited wine
    • Visit to Krasi village and ancient plane tree
    Landmarks
    Aposelemis Dam
    Lyttos
    Lassithi Plateau
    Krasi
  8. Day 7

    Hersonissos to Heraklion

    Hersonissos to Heraklion
    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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