Itinerary
- Day 1
Heraklion
You'll land at Heraklion Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Gouves or Chersonissos. After you settle into your room, the rest of the day is yours to explore the local area at your own pace. Dinner's included, so head down when you're ready to eat.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore the surrounding areas of Gouves or Chersonissos on your own
- Day 2
Elounda
Grab breakfast at your hotel, then head out to Spinalonga Island, historically called the 'island of tears' because it served as both a leper colony and Venetian fortress. You'll get a guided walk through the remains, seeing the main street lined with old shops and houses. After sailing back to Elounda, you'll have a traditional Cretan lunch and free time to explore the village, shop around, or swim. Transfer back to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Cretan lunch in Elounda (excluding drinks)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Spinalonga Island and leper colony remains
- Boat trip to Spinalonga Island (shared basis)
Optional Activities
- Explore Elounda village on your own
- Shopping in Elounda
- Swimming at Elounda
Landmarks/POIs Spinalonga Island Elounda - Day 3
Heraklion
After breakfast, you're transferred to the Palace of Knossos, which dates back to 1900 BC and was the heart of Crete's Minoan civilization. The palace is legendary as the supposed home of the Minotaur. During the guided tour, you'll see the palace treasures and learn about its myths and royal history. Later, you'll head to Heraklion to see the Venetian lion fountain and loggia (now the Town Hall), then wander the old harbour on your own. There's an option to visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion if you're interested, and you'll return to your hotel with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palace of Knossos
- Visit Heraklion old harbour
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
- View the Venetian lion fountain in Heraklion
- View the loggia (Town Hall) in Heraklion
- Explore Heraklion old harbour independently
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Knossos Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Heraklion Old Harbour - Day 4
Departure
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then get transferred by coach to Heraklion Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
