Tour of Crete: Heraklion, Rethymnon, Chania
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Tour of Crete: Heraklion, Rethymnon, Chania [8 days]
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Heraklion, Rethymnon, Chania
Crete of myths and culture, sparkling and enlightened, erotic but also captivating, with beautiful landscapes and beaches that cannot be compared to others, with fascinating hinterland and picturesque villages with wonderful people, a small diamond in the Mediterranean is worth visiting to experience unique authentic moments.
The heart of Crete beats in Heraklion a destination with abundant history and remarkable monuments that hide within an entire culture. Walk from Lions Square to the old port where the Venetian fortress stands majestically. Explore the Markets with the local products.
A visit to Knossos, the centre of Minoan civilisation and capital of Minoan Crete is a must.
Both the old and the modern town of Rethymnon, are a feast of charm and unforgettable images. A walk in the old city, framed by the castle of Fortetsa, will be unforgettable. Visit the Venetian port and explore the alleys with the beautiful Venetian mansions that all have a story to tell you. A story that only the locals know but they generously share at a table with appetizers and raki, with a gurgling laugh and endless Mantinades.
Chania. Venetian houses, Jewish and Turkish neighbourhoods compose the beautiful scenery of Chania while Faros, a faithful guardian and emblem of the city, stands imposing and arrogant in the ports entrance
Highlights:
Heraklion: Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum
Rethymnon: The Venetian harbor fortress, Old town
Chania: Old Town
Itinerary
Heraklion
Arrival at Heraklion airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
ELOUNDA – AGIOS NIKOLAOS
Breakfast and morning departure for Elounda. Departure on a small boat to reach the island of Spinalonga and its Venetian fortress and barbecue lunch in a tavern. On the way back, stop at Agios Nikolaos seaside resort on the Gulf of Mirabello. Back to the hotel, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
KNOSSOS - LASITHI
After breakfast, departure for a guided tour at Knossos and the Archaeological Museum and continue to Lassithi plateau located in the heart of Mount Dikte. Visit the "eco-park" LASSINTHOS. Pass through some traditional villages. Lunch in a traditional tavern and a late-afternoon visit to Kera Kardiotissa Monastery. Return to Heraklion, overnight
RETHYMNON
Departure for Rethymnon, chech-in at the hotel. Leisure evening in the city. Overnight at the hotel.
RETHYMNON
Breakfast and morning departure to visit the famous Monastery of Arkadi, the Mecca of the modern history of Crete. Visit the old Venetian harbour and the old town of Rethymnon. Lunch in a tavern. Walk in the narrow streets of the town. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
EXCURSION DAY
Morning departure towards Southwest of Crete. Arrival at the Askifou plateau for a photo stop. We continue to Sfakia, visit the village and taste the famous "pita Sfakiani", a traditional cake with honey. Lunch in a tavern. Departure to Fragokastelo (Venetian fortress) free time for swimming. In the afternoon visit the village Aradena. Dinner and overnight in Chania.
CRETAN PANORAMA
This tour gives offers the opportunity to discover the traditional villages of the west side of Crete passing by Cretan nature. Stop at the fortress of Aptera, an important site of Greco-Roman antiquity. Continue to Argiroupolis, a village known for its natural springs, visit the village and tasting of local products. Lunch in a tavern and free time. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Transfer to the village of Argiroupolis for dinner. Overnight at hotel.
CHANIA
Morning trip in the old town of Chania. Transfer to the airport of Chania for your departure flight.
- 7 Days accommodation in 3-4* hotels
- 7 Breakfasts
- Mini bus rental for the whole trip, driver, fuel consumption and tolls
- Entrance fees to sites
- All taxes
- Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price
- International airfares
- city tax
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Optional activities that are not included in the day-to-day itinerary
- Other expenses of a personal nature (ex. alcoholic beverages) and tips
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