Day 1: Heraklion
Airport welcome. Handover of your rental car keys.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Heraklion area.
Day 2: Heraklion – Lassithi – Spinalonga – Agios Nikolaos
SUGGESTED TOUR
Breakfast. Head east to cross the Lassithi Plateau, famous for its traditional windmills. Continue towards Agios Nikolaos, known for its lakeside tavernas and vibrant nightlife. Then, discover the islet of Spinalonga and the charming village of Elounda.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Agios Nikolaos area.
Day 3: Vai Beach & Sitia
SUGGESTED TOUR
Breakfast and departure for a day of discovery and swimming at one of the most beautiful beaches on the island: Vaï Beach, famous for its unique palm forest. Return via Sitia and its rugged, scenic coastline.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Agios Nikolaos area.
Day 4: From Agios Nikolaos To Matala And Rethymnon
SUGGESTED TOUR
Breakfast and departure (via Ierapetra, Ano Viannos, and Pirgos) to the seaside resort of Matala, located in Crete’s wild south, where high mountains plunge dramatically into the sea.
Discover southern Crete with visits to the archaeological site of Phaestos and the Roman site of Gortys.
Continue north towards Rethymnon, crossing the island through the traditional mountain village of Spili.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Rethymnon area.
Day 5: Rethymnon – Samaria Gorge – Rethymnon
SUGGESTED TOUR
Breakfast. Take advantage of this day to visit one
of the region’s highlights: the Samaria Gorge, the largest gorge in Europe; the Imbros Gorge, offering a shorter yet scenic hike; or explore the beautiful city of Chania and its surroundings.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Rethymnon area.
Day 6: Chania – Mount Ida – Elafonissi
SUGGESTED TOUR
Breakfast and exploration of the western tip of the island. Stop at Chania, with its neoclassical houses, picturesque harbor, and Venetian shipyards. Then head to the Mount Ida massif and its traditional mountain villages. Continue to Elafonissi, a beach famous for its pink-hued sand and crystal-clear waters.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Rethymnon area.
Day 7: Rethymnon – Arkadi And Preveli Monasteries – Knossos – Heraklion
SUGGESTED TOUR
Breakfast followed by a visit to Rethymnon, one of the most beautiful fortified towns in Crete, with its citadel, harbor, and the Arkadi and Preveli Monasteries.
Continue towards Heraklion to explore the Archaeological Museum and the Palace of Knossos.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Heraklion area.
Day 8: Heraklion – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Return the vehicle at the airport and departure flight.
