Day 1: Heraklion / West Crete
Arrival at Heraklion Airport. Pick up the rental car and depart towards the west.
Overnight stay in Chania or the surrounding area.
Day 2: West Region
Free time at the hotel in Chania or the surrounding area.
Visit the old town of Chania with its Venetian harbor, historic walls, and covered market offering local products. Explore the Akrotiri peninsula and enjoy the magnificent view over the entire city of Chania. Visit the Monastery of Agia Triada and the Venizelos Tomb.
Overnight stay in Chania or the surrounding area.
Day 3: Chania
Free time at the hotel in Chania or the surrounding area.
Discover the far west of Crete: the beautiful golden sandy beach of Elafonissi, Falassarna, or enjoy a boat cruise to the wild island of Gramvoussa and the Balos Lagoon.
Overnight stay in Chania or the surrounding area.
Day 4: Chania
Free time at the hotel in Chania or the surrounding area.
Discover the inland areas of Crete: the village of Vrysses, the fortress of Frangokastello, the village of Chora Sfakion with its small fishing harbor, the Askifou plateau, and the Imbros Gorge.
Alternatively, drive up to Xyloskalo, located in the White Mountains, to admire the spectacular view over the Samaria Gorge.
Overnight stay in Chania or the surrounding area.
Day 5: On The Way To East Crete
Departure towards the east of Crete.
Pass through the town of Rethymno and visit its historic center. Continue to the Monastery of Arkadi, then head to Heraklion to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos.
Continue eastwards and spend the night in Agios Nikolaos or the surrounding area.
Day 6: Eastern Crete
Free time at the hotel in Agios Nikolaos or the surrounding area.
Visit the village of Elounda, with the possibility of a boat trip and a visit to the island of Spinalonga. Continue to the Lassithi Plateau, located at an altitude of 1,100 metres.
Visit the church of Kera Kardiotissa and the typical villages of Krasi and Tzermiado.
Overnight stay in Agios Nikolaos or the surrounding area.
Day 7: Eastern Crete
Free time at the hotel in Agios Nikolaos or the surrounding area.
Discover the far east of Crete: the town of Sitia, the palm forest of Vai, the Minoan site of Zakros with its seaside village of Kato Zakros, and the village of Kritsa with its Byzantine church and traditional embroidery workshops.
Overnight stay in Agios Nikolaos or the surrounding area.
Day 8: Heraklion
Drop off the car rental at the airport. End of our services
