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Greece (Crete), 9 Days · Tailor-made by car

Route through the Island of the Minotaur I

Welcome to the island of the gods where beaches, archaeological remains and fantastic cuisine guarantee a perfect holiday

Travel to this European paradise that smells of land, sea and sun; and of olive trees, vegetables and fresh flowers. Few islands in the Mediterranean can compete with Crete when it comes to landscapes, natural treasures, history and strategic importance. Discover all the secrets of its glorious past and the ancient Minoan civilisation! This is where minotaurs were enclosed in labyrinths and the goddess Athena reigned supreme. Fancy unearthing its treasures? Some of them are archaeological, like the palaces of Knossos and Phaistos, the two largest archaeological sites in Crete. They are true must-visits thanks to the intricacy of the construction from several thousand years ago. The fascinating "Island of the Minotaur I" route will also give you time to worship the sun on Crete's very best beaches. One of those pristine beaches is at the end of one of the most interesting days, when you'll head down the Samariá Gorge. It's one of the top ten must-sees in Crete, along with Phaistos, Rethymnon or the glamour of Elounda, a resort with luxury hotels overlooking world-class beaches and coves. Apart from the beaches, the sun and the excellent climate awaiting you, Crete will surprise you with its outstanding Ottoman and Venetian heritage that you can admire in the majestic palaces and mosques of Chania and, of course, at the monuments and beautiful buildings of the capital Heraklion. Make sure you visit its fortress and its fascinating museums, where you'll find everything from El Greco paintings to the Phaistos Disc. All accompanied by delicious cuisine, excellent local wine, surprising cultural traditions and the warm and authentic character of the Cretans, always ready to invite you to enjoy their festivities. Travel to the island of Crete and discover the essence of Greek culture.

Route through the Island of the Minotaur I

Departure date

Departures from November 2024 till October 2025

From

London...

Archaeological

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Heraklion

  • Day 2 Heraklion - Palace of Knossos - Thrapsanó - Archanes - Nikos Kazantzakis Museum (Mirtia) - Heraklion

  • Day 3 Heraklion - Malia - Neapolis - Elounda - Agios Nikolaos

  • Day 4 Agios Nikolaos - Sitia - Itanos - Vai - Zakros - Agios Nikolaos

  • Day 5 Agios Nikolaos - Phaistos Site - Agia Triada - Moni Arkadiou Monastery (optional) - Rethymno

  • Day 6 Rethymno - Hora Sfakion - Samariá Gorge - Rethymno

  • Day 7 Rethymno - Chania

  • Day 8 Chania - Elafonissi Beach - Chrysoskalitissa Monastery - Chania

  • Day 9 Chania - Heraklion - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Heraklion.

  • Selected meal plan in Heraklion.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Agios Nikolaos.

  • Selected meal plan in Agios Nikolaos.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Rethymnon.

  • Selected meal plan in Rethymnon.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Chania.

  • Selected meal plan in Chania.

  • Rent-a-car.

  • Insolvency protection.

  • Amount of the supplement for collection and return of the vehicle in a different office.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Accommodation taxes in Greece direct payment in facility.

  • Possible toll charges.

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Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.