Itinerary
- Day 1
Heraklion
You'll land at Heraklion airport and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon however you'd like, wandering around the area or just settling in. Dinner's included, so just head downstairs or to wherever meals are served.
- Start point
- Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete, Greece (Pick up at Heraklion Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)
Optional Activities
- Explore the delightful surroundings independently
- Day 2
Heraklion
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is yours to do what you want. Head to the beach if you're in the mood for swimming and relaxing, or take some time to explore different parts of the island on your own. Dinner is provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Explore the island on your own
- Day 3
Elounda
Following breakfast, you'll be collected for the trip to Spinalonga Island. This former Venetian fortress and leper colony has lots of history to take in. A guide walks you through the main street, showing you the old shops and houses where people once lived. Then it's back to Elounda by boat for lunch with local Cretan food, after which you can walk around town, do some shopping, or swim if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Cretan lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Guided walk around Spinalonga Island
- Boat trip from Spinalonga to Elounda (shared basis)
- Visit to Elounda port
Landmarks/POIs Spinalonga Island Elounda 
- Day 4
Heraklion
Breakfast comes first, then you're heading to the Palace of Knossos, which dates to 1900 BC and was the heart of Minoan civilization here. Your guide talks through the myths and stories tied to the palace and its rulers. From there, you'll head into Heraklion to see the Venetian lion fountain and loggia, plus the old harbour where you can walk around freely. There's an option to join a guided tour at the Archaeological Museum. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palace of Knossos
- Guided tour of Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Heraklion old harbour
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Knossos Venetian Lion Fountain Heraklion Town Hall (Loggia) Archaeological Museum of Heraklion 
- Day 5
Rethymnon
Breakfast happens first, then you're off to see two of Crete's nicest towns. In Chania, your guide takes you through the old quarter's narrow streets and neighbourhoods, the busy market hall, and the leather shops before reaching the Venetian port. After that, you head to Rethymnon to check out the beautifully restored old town with its Italian and Turkish mix, the harbour, and winding backstreets. You'll have time to yourself in both places. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Olympic Heraklion), Hotel (Hotel Olive Green Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chania old quarter
- Visit to Chania market hall
- Visit to Venetian port of Chania
- Guided tour of Rethymnon old town and harbour
Landmarks/POIs Chania Venetian Port of Chania Rethymnon - Day 6
Lassithi Plateau
After breakfast, you're heading into central Crete for an off-road adventure through mythology, culture, and village life. You'll stop at the Aposelimi dam and ancient Roman aqueduct ruins near Lyttos, then head to Kastamonitsa village for raki and olive oil tastings. The route follows an old Minoan path up into the mountains to a shepherd's home where you try homemade cheese and might spot wild animals. A viewpoint overlooking the Lassithi Plateau is next, followed by time to explore the plateau itself. Lunch is traditional with unlimited wine included. Before heading back to the hotel, you stop at Krassi to see the 2,000-year-old plane tree.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with unlimited wine (vegetarian option available)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Aposelimi dam
- Visit to Roman aqueduct ruins at Lyttos
- Raki and olive oil tasting in Kastamonitsa
- Homemade cheese tasting at local shepherd's home
- Land Rover off-road tour
- Visit to Lassithi Plateau
- Visit to Krassi village and 2,000-year-old plane tree
Landmarks/POIs Aposelimi Dam Roman Aqueduct of Lyttos Kastamonitsa Lassithi Plateau Krassi - Day 7
Heraklion Airport
Have breakfast at the hotel one last time, then get transferred to Heraklion airport for your flight out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
