Explore Exploring Crete, Private Tour for 8 days with Destination Services Greece and discover unforgettable experiences - Photo 2

Kreta verkennen, privéreis

Land:

Griekenland

Vlucht:

Niet inbegrepen

Favoriet

Reis-ID:

205676

Delen:

  • Operator:

    Destination Services Greece

  • Duur:

    8 Dag

  • Groepsgrootte:

    50 pax

  • Leeftijd:

    2 tot 99

  • Moeilijkheid:

    Moeilijkheidsgraden:
    • Ontspannend
    • Gemakkelijk
    • Gemiddeld
    • Serieus
    • Bloedstollend
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Reisroute

Of je nu komt om te ontspannen of om de vele bekende en talloze verborgen schatten van Kreta te verkennen en te ontdekken, je zult zeker niet teleurgesteld zijn door de afwisseling van het landschap – de ruige bergen, de eindeloze stranden en de turquoise zee, de vele steden, dorpen en gehuchten, en het prachtige platteland.


Reisprogramma

Dag 1

AANKOMST OP KRETA (6 km – 15 min)

Arrive at the airport, where our representative will meet and greet you. Then transfer from Heraklion airport the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the delightful surroundings on your own. Dinner is included. Overnight in Heraklion.

Startpunt

Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete, Greece

Dag 2

KRETABOAT NAAR SPINALONGA EILAND (148 km - 8 uur)

After a tasty breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel to start discovering the hidden treasures of Greece. Spinalonga is one of the most famous spots in Crete, and sometimes called the ‘island of tears’ due to its past as a leper colony. It was initially a Venetian fortress, it became the home for hundreds of Greece’s lepers who were shipped there and formed a colony. Once there, you’ll take a guided walk around the remains of the colony. See its main street, still lined with the shops and houses where the lepers attempted to live ordinary lives. Later, you’ll sail back to Elounda, where you’ll have a typical Cretan lunch and have free time to walk around, do some shopping or go for a swim. Lunch and dinner are included. Overnight in Heraklion.
Dag 3

KRETAPALAST VAN KNOSSOS EN HERAKLION STAD (13 km - 6 uur)

After the rich breakfast served at the hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to the imposing Palace of Knossos. The landmark dates back to 1900 BC, it was the hub of Crete’s Minoan civilisation and where the fearsome Minotaur was said to have lurked in the labyrinth. Your guide will explain the myths surrounding the palace and its Kings as they lead you around its treasures. Then, visit Heraklion, see the Venetian lion fountain and the loggia that is now the Town Hall before finishing up at the entrance to the old harbour. Here, time is your own to explore. Take advantage also of the guided tour in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. Dinner is included. Overnight in Heraklion.
Dag 4

CRETEWEST, Kreta, Rethymnon & Chania (286 km – 10,5 uur)

Enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast before your morning picks up. Today we´ll visit two of Crete’s cities, Chania (also known as Little Venice) and Rethymnon with its fascinating mix of Italian and Turkish influences both with picturesque harbour fronts. Your guide will take you on a tour of the old quarter, its quaint little neighbourhoods and backstreets that have been restored beautifully. Afterwards, make a visit to the lively Chania market hall with local produce and the famous leather lane before ending up at the breathtakingly beautiful Venetian port of Chania. Equally beautifully is the old town and harbour of Rethymnon, the second stop. You have free time in both to explore the winding back streets. A day full of discovery, beautiful scenery and history. Dinner is included. Overnight in Heraklion.
Dag 5

CRETE-VRIJE DAG BIJ UW BESCHIKKING

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast. Then, relax on the beach or enjoy the day exploring the island on your own. Dinner is included. Overnight in Heraklion.
Dag 6

CRETELAND ROVER SAFARI EXPERIENCE - MINOAN ROUTE Verkennen (120 km - 8 uur)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and head towards the central part of Crete to learn about its mythology, culture, flora, fauna and local life. Your adventure starts from the moment you meet your drivers, who will take you to your first stop, the Aposelimi dam. Continuing our journey through mesmerising paths and olive trees, we reach the ruins of the Roman aqueduct of Lyttos. Admire the beauty of the site and continue towards the quaint village of Kastamonitsa, where we join the locals for Raki and olive oil tasting. Afterwards, the real off-road adventure begins! We will climb high into the mountains and follow an ancient Minoan path that leads to a local shepherd, where you will have the chance to taste homemade cheese and encounter many species of wild animals. From here, we make our way to a magnificent viewpoint where we can see the Minoan path and the first sitting of the Lassithi Plateau. Making our way down onto the Plateau to explore, and from here we cross the Plateau and stop for a delicious traditional lunch with unlimited wine (vegetarian option available). We continue the adventure until we reach the village of Krassi, our last stop of the day. Catch a glimpse of the 2,000-year-old plane tree and learn about its natural spring water source. End this thrilling day with a transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Heraklion.
Dag 7

HET DORP CRETEARCHANES & WIJNPROEVERIJ IN HET DORP KOUNAVOI (40 km - 4,5 uur)

Begin your day with a delectable breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to the village of Archanes, built in a small, closed, Mediterranean valley at an altitude of 380 meters. West of the settlement is the landmark of Archanes, the anthropomorphous mount Gioychta that overshadows the settlement. Ancient fables have linked the mount with stories and legends of gods, and heroes. The settlement of Archanes is more than 4000 years old, and it harmoniously combines historical memories with the liveliness of modern life. Between the modern houses were found the relics of the Minoan rural palace in the place called “Toyrkogeitonia” and the modern houses have been built on ancient or later foundations. Archanes has been characterized as a traditional settlement and is of particular architectural and urban interest.  Afterwards, visit of Titakis Fabrica wines! With a history and tradition in wine production dating back to the late 1950s, the Titakis family of winemakers. The specialized know-how accumulated over the years, the combination of native and selected international varieties and the inspired effort to create quality wine bring Titakis Winery to its new era which coincides with what can be called a Renaissance of Cretan wines. Overnight in Heraklion.
Dag 8

VERTREK KRETA (6 km - 15 minuten)

After a tasty breakfast, enjoy a transfer from your hotel to the airport and continue with your travel arrangements.

Eindpunt

Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete, Greece

For bookings made on or after the 23rd of April 2026 that incur cancellations will be subject to a 3% cancellation fee, effective from the time of booking. 


This is non-refundable for customer cancellations.


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

Reisinformatie

Accommodatie

7 nachten accommodatie

ACCOMMODATIE OPTIES

Dag 1-7 Heraklion:

Standaard hotelcategorie = Hotel Olympic Heraklion of gelijkwaardig 3*

Superieure hotelcategorie = Hotel Olive Green Heraklion of gelijkwaardig 4*

OPTIONELE EXTRA'S:

Voor of na je verblijf in Heraklion met halfpension:

Standaard hotelcategorie = Hotel Olympic Heraklion of gelijkwaardig 3*

Superieure hotelcategorie = Hotel Olive Green Heraklion of gelijkwaardig 4*

Vervoer

Privévervoer met airconditioning tijdens de hele tour (dag 2-7)

Privé retourtransfer met airconditioning van/naar Heraklion International Airport

Verzekering

Verzekering is niet inbegrepen. Reisverzekering is verplicht voor deze reis. Zorg ervoor dat je voldoende verzekerd bent.

Optioneel

Andere activiteiten en diensten zijn niet inbegrepen

Vluchten

Internationale vluchten zijn niet inbegrepen


Extra diensten

Voor- en naverblijf in Heraklion, op basis van half pension:

Alle toegangskaarten en activiteiten genoemd in het programma: rondleiding Spinalonga eiland & Elounda haven (gezamenlijke boottocht) (Dag 2); de archeologische plaats Knossos en het museum van Heraklion (Dag 3); Rethymnon en Chania (Dag 4); Land Rover tour (Dag 6); bezoek aan het dorp Archanes en wijnproeverij met 5 verschillende wijnen & culinaire combinatie in Kounavoi (Dag 7)

Meet & Greet

Extra diensten

Visumkosten

Binnenlandse vluchten

Internationale vluchten

Drankjes bij maaltijden (tenzij anders aangegeven)

Optionele excursies (indien aanwezig)

Elk bezoek dat niet in het programma wordt vermeld

Bagagedragerservice en fooien

Persoonlijke uitgaven, drankjes en maaltijden of items die niet expliciet in het programma staan vermeld

Alle alcoholische en niet-alcoholische drankjes, mineraalwater, camera-/videocameratarief (indien aanwezig)

Reisverzekering of eventuele verliezen of extra kosten voortvloeiend uit onvoorziene omstandigheden zoals vluchtverstragingen, ongelukken, enz.

Overnachtingsbelasting voor hotellogies geldend vanaf 1 januari 2018. Klanten moeten de BELASTING ter plekke in de hotels betalen

Let op: de inkomende en uitgaande transfers zijn alleen inbegrepen als onderdeel van het pakket of als pre- en post-overnachtingen als extra zijn geboekt. Verder moeten aanvullende transfers apart worden aangeschaft


NUTTIGE INFORMATIE VOOR JE VERTREK

  • Dag 6: Lange wandelingen en klimmingen vereisen geschikte schoenen

  • Voor private groepstransfers moeten alle deelnemers op hetzelfde moment met dezelfde vlucht/bootservice aan- en vertrekken

  • Wij behouden ons het recht voor om het programma en activiteiten te wijzigen vanwege weersomstandigheden, technische problemen of veiligheidsredenen

  • Vroeg inchecken, laat uitchecken en kamers naast elkaar of met verbindingsdeur in het hotel zijn onderhevig aan beschikbaarheid en niet gegarandeerd

  • Geen restitutie voor ongebruikte services. Het opsplitsen van het pakket is niet toegestaan

  • In veel hotels in Griekenland zijn de driepersoonskamers een tweepersoonsbed met een extra bed of slaapbank. Het comfortniveau hiervan ligt onder de internationale standaard voor driepersoonskamers

  • Let op: de transfers tussen luchthaven en hotel zijn alleen inbegrepen als onderdeel van het pakket en als pre- en post-overnachtingen als extra zijn geboekt. Verder moeten aanvullende transfers apart worden aangeschaft.

  • Maaltijden

    7 Ontbijten

    7 diners

    2 lunches (niet-exclusief in plaatselijke tavernes)

    Gids

    Met een Engels, Duits of Frans sprekende lokale gids (dag 2-4) op privébasis

    Engels, Duits of Frans sprekende privé-begeleider op dag 7

    Goed om te weten

    Valuta

    Euro

    Griekenland

    Klantbeoordelingen

    Operator

    4.1

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    Can I change or cancel my reservation?
    Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
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    You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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