Itinerary
It’s hard to pick our favourite Greek island, but Crete– the largest and most diverse of all – is undoubtedly a top contender for the title. As well as the usual Greek staples like amazing sunshine, cuisine and beaches, Crete boasts a truly distinct culture, rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes. From Venetian towns to dazzling mountains, Crete’s diversity makes it really stand out from the crowd.
Tour program
ARRIVAL CRETE (22km – 30 min)
Start point
Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete, Greece
CRETEDAY AT LEISURE
CRETEBOAT TRIP TO THE ISLAND OF SPINALONGA (130km – 8hrs)
CRETEPALACE OF KNOSSOS AND HERAKLION TOWN (42km – 7/8hrs)
CRETEWEST CRETE, RETHYMNON AND CHANIA (326km – 10/11hrs)
CRETELAND ROVER SAFARI EXPERIENCE – EXPLORING MINOAN ROUTE (120 km – 8 hrs)
DEPARTURE CRETE (16/22km – 20/30min)
End point
Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete, Greece
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 30 days or less before the event
Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 14 days or less before the event
Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event
Tour Details
Accommodation
6 nights' accommodation
Day 1-5 Heraklion:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Olympic Heraklion or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Olive Green Heraklion or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
- Pre/ Post-stay in Heraklion, on a half-board basis:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Olympic Heraklion or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Olive Green Heraklion or similar 4*
Transport
Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the tour (Day 3-6)
Inbound/Outbound air-conditioned private transfers from/to Heraklion Airport
Insurance
Optional
Other activities and services are not included
Flights
International flights are not included
Additional Services
Pre/ Post-stay in Heraklion, on a half-board basis:
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Spinalonga island tour & Elounda Port (boat trip on shared basis) (Day 3); the Archaeological site of Knossos and Heraklion Museum (Day 4); Rethymnon and Chania (Day 5); Land Rover tour (Day 6)
Meet & Greet
Additional Services
Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels
Please note that the inbound and outbound transfers are included only as part of the package or if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise, additional transfers should be purchased separately
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Meals
6 Breakfasts
6 Dinners
2 Lunches (non-exclusivity at local taverns)
Guide
Operated with English or German or French-speaking local guide (Day 3-5) on a private basis
Good to know
Currency
Euro
Greece