Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Rethymno
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lines Concept Accommodation)
Included Activities
- Rental car pickup
- Drive along Crete coastline to 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
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lines Concept Accommodation)
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Myli Gorge (Valley of the Mills)
- Visit abandoned water mills and waterfalls
- Snack at a local tavern
- Explore Rethymno old town
- Visit Fortezza fortress
- Browse Arkadi and Antistaseos street markets
- Evening relaxation at Venetian harbor
Landmarks Myli Gorge (Valley of the Mills) Fortezza Venetian Harbor, Rethymno - Day 3
Chania and Akrotiri Peninsula
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kriti Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Chania
Optional Activities
- Explore Chania old town and alleyways
- Browse harbor area
- Visit market hall
- Visit Agia Triada monastery
- Purchase local olives and wine from monastery
Landmarks Chania Old Town Agia Triada Monastery Akrotiri Peninsula - Day 4
Balos Lagoon and Elafonissi Beach
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kriti Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Boat transfer from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon (bookable in advance or on site)
- Relax at Balos Lagoon beach
- Visit Elafonissi Beach
Landmarks Balos Lagoon Elafonissi Beach Kissamos - Day 5
Samaria Gorge Hike and Travel to Heraklion
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olive Green Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Heraklion
Optional Activities
- 16-kilometre hike through Samaria Gorge via Xyloskalo
- Ferry from Sougia (payable locally)
- 5-kilometre shorter gorge hike from Sougia to Agia Roumeli
- Beach time at Sougia
- Bus return from starting point
Landmarks Samaria Gorge Xyloskalo Agia Roumeli Sougia - Day 6
Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olive Green Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Drive to Agios Nikolaos
- Stroll through village alleyways
- Lunch at a harborside restaurant (payable locally)
- Boat transfer to Spinalonga Island (payable locally)
- Explore Spinalonga fortress and ruins
Landmarks Agios Nikolaos Lake Voulismeni Spinalonga Island Mirabello Bay - Day 7
Knossos Archaeological Site and Return to Heraklion
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olive Green Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Knossos archaeological site
- Explore Minoan palace ruins
- Cab ride back from airport (payable locally)
- Evening in Heraklion city
Landmarks Knossos - Day 8
Ferry to Santorini and Arrival in Fira
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loizos Stylish Residences), Hotel
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Crete to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Cab ride to accommodation in Fira (payable locally)
- Explore Fira town
Landmarks Fira Santorini 
- Day 9
Fira to Oia Clifftop Hike and Sunset
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Loizos Stylish Residences), Hotel
Optional Activities
- 10-kilometre hike from Fira to Oia along cliffs
- Stop at Three Bells of Fira in Firostefani
- Explore Oia old town
- Visit Oia castle ruins
- Watch sunset from Oia
Landmarks Oia Three Bells of Fira Firostefani - Day 10
Departure from Santorini
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Fira town for souvenirs
- Beach relaxation
- Pool relaxation
