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Crete Island Escape: Explore & Experience, French-speaking guide

4 days
Start and end in Heraklion
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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 French
Group Size 1 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Heraklion to Central Crete

    Heraklion to Central Crete
    Start point
    Heraklion Airport, 714 08 Nea Alikarnassos, Greece (Pick up at Heraklion Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Sunset Beach), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the Central Area surroundings on your own
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  3. Day 2

    Spinalonga Island Boat Trip

    Spinalonga Island Boat Trip
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Cretan lunch in Elounda), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Sunset Beach), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk around Spinalonga Island leper colony remains
    • Boat trip to Spinalonga Island
    • Free time in Elounda for shopping or swimming
    Landmarks
    Spinalonga Island
    Elounda
  4. Day 3

    Palace of Knossos and Heraklion Town

    Palace of Knossos and Heraklion Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Sunset Beach), Hotel 4* (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palace of Knossos
    • Visit Venetian lion fountain in Heraklion
    • Visit the loggia (Town Hall) in Heraklion
    • Free exploration of Heraklion old harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Archaeological Museum of Heraklion (optional, at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Heraklion
    Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
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  5. Day 4

    Departure from Crete

    Departure from Crete
    End point
    Heraklion Airport, 714 08 Nea Alikarnassos, Greece (Drop off at Heraklion Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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Reviews from other tours by Destination Services Greece

  • Kate5.0September 2026
    Evan was excellent as a tour guide. He is naturally personable, extremely knowledgeable, calm and efficient.
  • Edward4.8September 2026
    The tour was extremely well run. The guide was very knowledgeable (and fluent in French and English). Our hotels...
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  • Grace5.0August 2026
    I had a wonderful time. Everything was exactly as described. Everything was on time, I didn't have any worries,...
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    • For any tour departing before October 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Greece. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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