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Crete: Heraklion, Knossos, Rethymno and Chania

Greece

Crete
Heraklion, Knossos, Rethymno and Chania

MINOAN CIVILIZATION AND VENETIAN HARBOURS

Duration

4 days / 3 nights

Transport

Plane or ferry, local coach

Accommodation

3 nights in Heraklion

Ανάκτορο της Κνωσού, Κρήτη
Λιμάνι και Κούλες, Ηράκλειο
Κρήνη Μοροζίνι, Ηράκλειο
Παλιό λιμάνι, Ρέθυμνο
Μονή Αρκαδίου, Κρήτη
Ενετικό λιμάνι και φάρος, Χανιά

THE PROGRAM

Day 1

Athens, Heraklion and Knossos

  • 07:00–09:00 · Flight from Athens and arrival in Heraklion.
  • 10:00–12:30 · Tour of the Palace of Knossos, with advance ticket booking for the group.
  • 13:00–15:00 · Lunch and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, subject to opening hours and bookings.
  • 15:30–18:00 · Stroll around Lions Square, the Venetian harbour and the exterior of the Koules fortress.
  • 18:30 · Hotel check-in.
  • 20:00 · Cretan dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2

Rethymno and traditional Crete

  • 08:00–10:00 · Breakfast and transfer to Rethymno.
  • 10:00–13:00 · Tour of the old town's narrow streets and the Venetian harbour.
  • Optional visit to the Fortezza fortress.
  • 13:00–16:00 · Traditional lunch and a visit to the historic Arkadi Monastery, season permitting.
  • 16:00–18:00 · Return to Heraklion.
  • 20:00 · Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3

Chania and western Crete

  • 07:30–10:00 · Breakfast and departure by coach for Chania.
  • 10:00–13:00 · Tour of the Venetian harbour, the lighthouse and the historic neighbourhoods.
  • 13:00–15:00 · Lunch with Cretan flavours and free time for local products.
  • 15:30–17:00 · Optional stop at Lake Kournas, if timing and season allow.
  • 17:00–19:30 · Return to Heraklion.
  • 20:00 · Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4

Agios Nikolaos or Heraklion and return

  • Option A · Morning departure for Agios Nikolaos, a stroll by Lake Voulismeni and lunch, depending on the flight time.
  • Option B · Morning stroll in Heraklion, coffee and free time.
  • Transfer to the airport with time for group check-in and the return flight.

Good to know

  • Transport: plane or ferry, local coach.
  • Stay at a selected hotel.
  • Breakfast, where included in the package.
  • Escort or guided tours, where provided.
  • Optional excursions at an extra charge, where stated.
  • Prices, schedules, hotels and inclusions are confirmed before every booking.
  • Programs are indicative and may be modified.
  • Entrance to attractions, travel requirements and optional activities are subject to availability.

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