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Crete Exploration Journey - 8 days

8 days
Start and end in Heraklion
4.6 (2,610 reviews)

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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 English
Group Size 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Crete

    Crete
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local surroundings independently
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  3. Day 2

    Spinalonga Island - Elounda

    Spinalonga Island - Elounda
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Cretan lunch in Elounda), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Spinalonga Island (former Venetian fortress and leper colony)
    • Boat trip to Spinalonga Island and return to Elounda

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Elounda
    Landmarks
    Spinalonga Island
    Elounda
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  4. Day 3

    Knossos Palace - Heraklion

    Knossos Palace - Heraklion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Knossos Palace
    • Visit to Heraklion (Venetian lion fountain and Loggia)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided visit to Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    Venetian Lion Fountain
    Loggia (Town Hall)
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  5. Day 4

    Chania - Rethymnon

    Chania - Rethymnon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Chania old quarter
    • Visit to Chania market hall and leather lane
    • Visit to Chania Venetian port

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rethymnon old town and harbour independently
    Landmarks
    Chania Old Town
    Chania Venetian Port
    Rethymnon Old Town
    Rethymnon Harbour
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  6. Day 5

    Central Crete - Minoan Route

    Central Crete - Minoan Route
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with unlimited wine (vegetarian option available)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Land Rover safari through central Crete
    • Visit to Aposelimi Dam
    • Visit to Roman aqueduct of Lyttos
    • Raki and olive oil tasting in Kastamonitsa
    • Visit to local shepherd and cheese tasting
    • Visit to Lassithi Plateau
    • Visit to village of Krassi
    Landmarks
    Aposelimi Dam
    Roman aqueduct of Lyttos
    Kastamonitsa
    Lassithi Plateau
    Krassi
  7. Day 6

    Aqua Plus Waterpark

    Aqua Plus Waterpark
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day at Aqua Plus Waterpark
    Landmarks
    Aqua Plus Waterpark
  8. Day 7

    Crete - Free Day

    Crete - Free Day
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the beach
    • Explore Crete independently
  9. Day 8

    Crete to Heraklion Airport

    Crete to Heraklion Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Great trip with great guides

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