Itinerary
- Day 1
Akrotiri Peninsula
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Included Activities
- Swim at Stavros Beach (Zorba's Beach)
- Visit Agia Triada Monastery
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Almyriki restaurant
- 45-minute hike up Mount Vardia to Lera Cave with panoramic views of Stavros Beach and Chania Bay
- Explore Seitan Limania Beach - secluded cove with turquoise waters
- Visit monastery museum and shop for local olive oil and products
- Dinner at Carte Postale restaurant with views
Landmarks Stavros Beach Vardia Mountain Lera Cave Agia Triada Monastery Seitan Limania Beach 
- Day 2
Balos Beach - Gramvousa Island
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Gramvousa Island
- Visit Gramvousa Island 16th-century fortress
- Beach time at Balos Beach
Optional Activities
- Ascend to Gramvousa Island fortress (alternative: relax on beach with shipwreck nearby)
- Explore shipwreck at Gramvousa
- Swimming in Balos Beach waters
- Photography at scenic locations
Landmarks Kissamos Port Gramvousa Island Balos Beach 
- Day 3
Paleochora
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Included Activities
- Relax on Paleochora beaches
Optional Activities
- Dine at 'O Dinos' restaurant for local cuisine
- Visit Romeiko Wine and Deli for Cretan wine tasting and local delicacies
- Browse local shops for souvenirs
- Leisurely strolls along waterfront
- Explore charming shops of Paleochora
Landmarks Paleochora Pachia Ammos Beach Chalikia Beach Keratides Beach - Day 4
Lake Kournas - Vryses
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Kournas
- Explore Vryses village
Optional Activities
- Swim in Lake Kournas
- Rent pedal boat at Lake Kournas (10-15 EUR)
- Shop for traditional Cretan ceramics at Lake Kournas
- Lunch at Taverna Athitis with lake views
- Dine at Platia Vrison restaurant in Vryses with riverside setting under plane trees
- Browse souvenir shops in Vryses village center
- Taste local sheep yogurt at Vryses
Landmarks Lake Kournas Vryses - Day 5
Chania - Loupakis Winery
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Included Activities
- Explore Chania city
- Loupakis Winery guided tour and wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Koukouvaya café for views and cherry cheesecake
- Walk through Venizelos Graves Park
- Explore Chania's Old Venetian Harbor and lighthouse area
- Lunch or dinner at Canale restaurant with lighthouse views
- Dine at Pulse Vegan restaurant for vegetarian/vegan cuisine
- Browse shops and cafes in city center
- Photography at scenic viewpoints
Landmarks Koukouvaya Café Venizelos Graves Park Chania Old Venetian Harbor Chania Lighthouse Loupakis Winery - Day 6
Samaria Gorge
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Evriali Comfort Living), Hotel (Vakakis-ME Apartments)
Included Activities
- Samaria Gorge hike from Omalos Plateau to Agia Roumeli
- Boat transfer from Agia Roumeli back to Sougia
Optional Activities
- Visit water stops along the trail
- Explore Agia Roumeli village
Landmarks Samaria Gorge Omalos Plateau White Mountains (Lefka Ori) Agia Roumeli Sougia Paleochora - Day 7
Elafonissi Beach
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Evriali Comfort Living), Hotel (Vakakis-ME Apartments)
Included Activities
- Visit Elafonissi Beach with pink sand
Optional Activities
- Swimming in crystal-clear lagoons
- Rent sun lounger at beach (approximately 20 EUR)
- Explore secluded coves and quieter stretches of beach
- Photography of pink sand formations
Landmarks Elafonissi Beach 
- Day 8
Lissos Beach - Lissos Ancient City
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Evriali Comfort Living), Hotel (Vakakis-ME Apartments)
Included Activities
- Visit Lissos Beach
- Explore ancient city of Lissos
Optional Activities
- Hike from Sougia through Lissos Gorge (approximately 90 minutes, easy difficulty)
- Boat trip from Sougia to Lissos (April-October seasonal, arrange by calling Mr. Yannis +306973220472)
- Visit Sanctuary of Asclepius archaeological site
- Explore Roman necropolis
- Visit ancient chapels and dwellings
- Photograph ancient olive trees (some dating to Roman times)
- Discover Cave of 99 Saints on return journey
- Visit Azogires Village and dine at To Kafenio Tou Azogires restaurant
Landmarks Lissos Beach Lissos (Ancient City) Lissos Gorge Sanctuary of Asclepius Sougia Cave of 99 Saints Azogires Village - Day 9
Departure from Crete
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Evriali Comfort Living), Hotel (Vakakis-ME Apartments)
Landmarks Chania International Airport - Day 10
Chania
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Notus Chania Crete)
Included Activities
- Pick up rental car at Chania International Airport
- Check into Notus Chania accommodation with sea views
- Explore Chania Old Town
Optional Activities
- Book boat tickets for Balos Beach and Gramvousa Island trip (approximately 35 EUR per adult, seasonal May-October, recommended booking via Cretan Daily Cruises or Blue Daily Cruises)
- Pre-arrange Loupakis Winery tour with owner Mr. Militiades (+306945266287)
Landmarks Chania Old Town Nea Chora Beach Church of Saint Anargyri Chania Municipal Market Chania International Airport
