7 days tour

Incredible Crete!

Incredible Crete!

This tour includes:

Flights

-Flight from Athens to Crete - only when the reservation is made 3 months before -Flight from Crete to Athens - only when the reservation is made 3 months before *** All other flights are not included.

Meals

-6 Breakfasts -6 Lunches -3 Dinners

Transport

-All boats and Ferries as follows: Sfakia-Agia-Roumeli-Sfakia Plaka - Spinalonga-Plaka -Minivan -Car

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Accommodation

6 overnight stays at 3 or 4 * Hotels (where available)

Guide

-An English and Spanish speaking tour escort.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Entrance fees to the arcaheological sites & museums

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Incredible Crete!

  • Day 1 Day 1: From Athens To Chania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: From Athens To Chania

      Chania City break - start acquaintance with the city and the area around. Souda Bay,  allied Cemetery,  Aptera, Dinner - Overnight stay at Chania 4* hotel.  

  • Day 2 Day 2: Exploring West Crete -History- Elafonisos- Kandanos - Rethymnon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Exploring West Crete -History- Elafonisos- Kandanos - Rethymnon

      After breakfast we depart for Elafonisi, the magical beach on the west coast.  We can swim or sunbathe here.

      Then we move forward to the martyric โ€“burned once by the Nazi troops- village of Kandanos, a perfect  typical village of Crete and  of Cretan hospitality. We are going to have a coffee in a Cafรฉ mixed with the local people and then we will have lunch  trying the famous local food specialities, together with their local spirit called โ€œRakiโ€.

      We take the road to Rethymno,  a very interesting city on the northern road  axis of the island. We will have enough time to get to know the city with the nice castle.

      -Overnight stay at Rethymno  4* hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3: South Crete - Nature - Authenticity - Hippism
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: South Crete - Nature - Authenticity - Hippism

      We drive down to the south of Crete visiting the traditional village of  Sfakia or Chora Sfakion (1.10 hour). After  a coffee here we take the boat to Agia Roumeli (1 hour). This is a really stunning place. It is the end of the very famous gorge of Samaria. We are not going to hike all the distance but it is worth walking  for an hour until a certain point, which is the highlight of the gorge. It is the southest part of Europe and you can swim since April.

      Returning to Sfakia we take our lunch in a seafront tavern.

      Then, after passing from Frangokastello, we head to the old monastery of Preveli and the stunning surrounding area. We visit the well known Monastery the history of which is woven with the threads of time and central to Creteโ€™s character. We walk down the steep path above Kourtaliotiko gorge until we meet the Lybian sea. The gorge forms a cool lagoon and sandy beach. Palms and oleanders create shade; a tropical paradise forest amidst the dry rocky Mediterranean terrain. The palms are Phoenix theophrastii and are unique to Crete. 

      We can swim in the cold river and the sea.

      Overnight stay at the village of Plakias. 3* or  4* hotel.

  • Day 4 Day 4: From South To East Crete-Matala -The Minoan City Phaestos And The Palace
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: From South To East Crete-Matala -The Minoan City Phaestos And The Palace

      After   an hour drive we get to the coastal village of Matala. We start the exploration of the famous caves of Matala, once the world  centre of the hippiesโ€™ movement (1963-1972). We all love this poetical decade with all its romantic meanings . 

      Lunch at a local tavern and then we spend the whole day and the evening in Matala.

      Overnight stay at Matala (3* or  4* hotel)

  • Day 5 Day 5: From South To East Crete-The Minoan City Phaestos And The Palace - The Picturesque Agios Nikolaos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: From South To East Crete-The Minoan City Phaestos And The Palace - The Picturesque Agios Nikolaos

      We start the day with a visit to archaeological site and the Minoan Palace of Phaistos, an important cretan city of the Minoan civilization (2700-1450 BC). Lunch at a local tavern and then we drive again to the north-east to the beautiful city of Agios Nikolaos (1.45 h)

      We relax in front of the nice canal of the city. 

      Enjoy the beach at your hotel.

      Dinner at a local tavern. Overnight stay at Agios Nikolaos or at Elounda or at Istro bay.

  • Day 6 Day 6: All Day Culture - Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: All Day Culture - Beach

      Enjoy the beach in front of your hotel. Then Within a small driving distance we meet the small port of Plaka. From there we take the boat to the well known fortified island of Spinalonga, used as a leper colony from 1903 to 1957. The place inspired Victoria Hisslop to write the novel โ€œThe islandโ€.  the book was adapted for television in the television series โ€œTo Nisiโ€ (The island) in Greece. After a guided exploration we get back to Plaka. We drive west to Malia, Chersonisos,  to get to Knossos, the famous center of the Minoan civilization, after we have already had lunch in a coastal Itavern. When we finish the visit to the archaeological site (the Labyrinth) and the museum we move forward to the city of Herakleio, the capital of Crete  the โ€œMegalo castroโ€ of the famous writer Nicko Kazantzakis (Zorba the Greek). We have all the evening to explore the wonderful city and enjoy our dinner (If available and Cretan music). 

      Overnight stay at Herakleion  (3* or  4* hotel)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Herakleion City Tour -Back To Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Herakleion City Tour -Back To Athens

      A morning visit to the city. 

      Transfer to the airport/Port.

      Flight to Athens. Transfer to the hotel.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 95

Age range allowed for this experience.

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