Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Chania
Chania- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Optional Activities
- Wander through Chania Old Town and explore historic streets
Landmarks Chania Old Town - Day 2
Akrotiri Peninsula - Stavros Beach and Agia Triada Monastery
Akrotiri Peninsula - Stavros Beach and Agia Triada Monastery- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Optional Activities
- Swim at Stavros Beach (Zorbas Beach)
- 45-minute hike up Mount Vardia to Lera Cave with panoramic views
- Visit Agia Triada Monastery and shop for olive oil and local products
- Lunch at Almyriki restaurant
- Dinner at Carte Postale restaurant
- Visit Seitan Limania Beach
Landmarks Stavros Beach Lera Cave Agia Triada Monastery Vardia Mountain Seitan Limania Beach - Day 3
Kissamos Port to Gramvousa Island and Balos Beach
Kissamos Port to Gramvousa Island and Balos Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Optional Activities
- Ascend to Gramvousa Island fortress
- Relax on Gramvousa beach and view shipwreck
- Swim in Balos Beach crystal-clear waters
- Scenic boat trip viewing Mediterranean coastline
Landmarks Kissamos Port Gramvousa Island Balos Beach - Day 4
Lake Kournas and Vryses
Lake Kournas and Vryses- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Optional Activities
- Swim in Lake Kournas
- Rent a pedal boat at Lake Kournas (10-15 euros)
- Shop for traditional Cretan ceramics
- Lunch at Taverna Athitis
- Explore Vryses village
- Dine at Platia Vrison restaurant by the river
- Try local sheep yogurt
- Browse souvenir shops in Vryses
Landmarks Lake Kournas Vryses Village - Day 5
Chania and Loupakis Winery
Chania and Loupakis Winery- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Optional Activities
- Visit Koukouvaya café for views and desserts
- Walk through Venizelos Graves Park
- Explore Chania's Old Venetian Harbor
- Dine at Canale restaurant
- Dine at Pulse Vegan restaurant
- Visit Loupakis Winery for guided tour and wine tasting (15 Euros)
Landmarks Koukouvaya Café Venizelos Graves Park Chania Old Venetian Harbor Chania Lighthouse Loupakis Winery - Day 6
Sougia to Paleochora via Samaria Gorge Hike
Sougia to Paleochora via Samaria Gorge Hike- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vakakis-ME Apartments)
Optional Activities
- Samaria Gorge hike (16 kilometers, 6-7 hours)
Landmarks Samaria Gorge Omalos Plateau Agia Roumeli Sougia Paleochora - Day 7
Elafonissi Beach
Elafonissi Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vakakis-ME Apartments)
Optional Activities
- Swim in Elafonissi Beach crystal-clear waters
- Relax on the unique pink sand
- Wade through warm lagoons
- Explore secluded coves with natural shade
- Rent sun loungers (approximately 20 euros)
Landmarks Elafonissi Beach - Day 8
Sougia and Lissos Beach
Sougia and Lissos Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vakakis-ME Apartments)
Optional Activities
- Hike from Sougia to Lissos Beach (approximately 90 minutes)
- Boat trip from Sougia to Lissos Beach (April-October)
- Explore ancient city of Lissos ruins
- Visit Sanctuary of Asclepius
- Explore Roman necropolis and chapels
- Swim at Lissos Beach
- Visit Cave of 99 Saints
- Explore Azogires Village
- Dine at To Kafenio Tou Azogires
Landmarks Lissos Beach Ancient City of Lissos Sanctuary of Asclepius Lissos Gorge Sougia Cave of 99 Saints Azogires Village - Day 9
Paleochora
Paleochora- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vakakis-ME Apartments)
Optional Activities
- Relax on Paleochora's beaches
- Browse local souvenir shops
- Dine at 'O Dinos' restaurant
- Wine tasting at Romeiko Wine and Deli
- Explore Paleochora's waterfront
Landmarks Paleochora Beaches Romeiko Wine and Deli - Day 10
Paleochora to Chania International Airport
Paleochora to Chania International Airport- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Landmarks Chania International Airport
