Enjoy a perfectly balanced trip to Crete, exploring the island’s most iconic cities: Heraklion, Rethymnon, and Chania. Begin in Heraklion, home to ancient Minoan heritage and vibrant urban life, then continue to Rethymnon with its elegant Venetian old town and relaxed coastal atmosphere. End your journey in Chania, famous for its picturesque harbor, traditional neighborhoods, and nearby beaches. This tailor-made FIT itinerary offers flexibility, authentic local experiences, rich gastronomy, and cultural highlights. Ideal for independent travelers seeking history, scenic landscapes, and the true spirit of Crete at their own pace.
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Crete [8days]
A 8-Day Journey Through Crete: Heraklion, Rethymnon & Chania
Highlights
- Heraklion: Minoan museum, Knossos site, Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos
- Chania: Old city
- Rethymnon: Old city, Old harbor
Departures
All year round
Your package includes:
- Hotel 3* in a double room with breakfast.
- 8 days of car rental (11 x 24 hours) in unlimited kilometers with comprehensive insurance (the return must be made on time under penalty of invoicing for an additional day).
Itinerary
Arrival at Heraklion airport. The car rental company will assist you in getting your car. After the formalities are completed drive to your chosen hotel. Check in and free time to make a first connection with the city. Overnight in Heraklion.
Breakfasts at the hotel. Drive towards the palace of King Minoa and the mythical Labyrinth of Homer. You will be visiting an amazing area which consists of 22,000 square meters. A prehistoric “city”, this is the place where the oldest European civilization started and flourished some 5,000 years ago. Following this, in the center of Heraklion Town, a visit to the biggest Archaeological collection of artifacts on Crete in the local museum is a must. You will explore these pre-hellenic artifacts, focusing on the Minoan period and going deeper into its significance and development throughout time. Free afternoon. Overnight in Heraklion.
After breakfast we suggest you take a tour towards the eastern part of the island. Visit the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos and the island of Spinalonga with its dark history. Free evening. Overnight in Heraklion.
Breakfast at the hotel. Then departure to Rethymnon. On the way have a stop at Hersonissos. Check in to your hotel and free time on get to know the city.
Start the day with a trip to the city of Chania. Located in the western part of Crete, Chania with its venetian and ottoman style will captivated you! Enjoy your strolls in the old city or the beautiful harbor. Return in the evening to Rethymnon.
Free day today to enjoy the city of Rethymnon. Walk in this vibrant city or enjoy one of the nearby beaches. Overnight in Rethymnon.
Free day in Rethymnon. If you wish to take a tour the options are plenty. If you are up to it take a trip to Samaria Gorge, or simply visit the mountainous area for a differnt view of the island. Overnight in Rethymnon
Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the flight schedule, return to Heraklion airport. The car rental company will assist you in delivering your vehicle.
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