View allThe car was ideal to suit our needs, and the hotels were lovely. There is excellent value for money, and I would use this operator again.
Renee, traveled in May
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- Gold Operator
- Destination Services Greece
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Self-guided
- Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- Pick up your rental car at Heraklion Airport
- Explore the Palace of Knossos and its legends
- Stroll through Chania's Venetian harbour
- Walk through Elafonissi's pinkish sands
- Boat to Spinalonga from the village of Elounda
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVAL CRETE / CAR-PICK UP – HERAKLION (3km – 15min)
- Day 2 HERAKLION
- Day 3 HERAKLION – CHANIA (141km – 2hrs)
- Day 4 CHANIA – ELAFONISSI – CHANIA (165km – 4hrs)
- Day 5 CHANIA – RETHYMNON (65km – 1hr)
- Day 6 RETHYMNON – AGIOS NIKOLAOS – ELOUNDA – SPINALONGA – AGIOS NIKOLAOS (160km – 2.5hrs)
- Day 7 AGIOS NIKOLAOS – SITIA – AGIOS NIKOLAOS (190km – 4hrs)
- Day 8 AGIOS NIKOLAOS – CAR DROP-OFF/ DEPARTURE CRETE (60km – 1hr)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Guide
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Olympic
HotelDays 1, 2Hotel Arkadi
HotelDays 3, 4Hotel Olympic Palladium
Hotelday 5Hotel Apollon
HotelDays 6, 7
Operated by
Destination Services Greece
Number of tours
82
Age Range
2 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
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- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Renee· May 5th, 2024This is a self-drive package of hotels/rental cars, and suggested itinerary. If you are looking for a group tour, this isn't it. This was exactly what we wanted. The car was ideal to suit our needs, and the hotels were lovely. If you are over 69-year-old, they will not let you be the driver. My travel companion could not be added as second driver for this reason. The car rental said it was insurance reasons. I was of age, so it was fine, but people should be aware. The hotels were of high quality with excellent breakfast buffets. There is excellent value for money, and I would use this operator again.Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- Gloria· October 17th, 2022I maybe should have thought about this more. I...Show more
Destination Services Greece commented on this reviewThank you Gloria for your detailed tour review! We are glad you enjoyed your tour and hope we will see you again soon in Greece!Trip date: September 2022 - Rick· October 30th, 2021It would have been excellent if not for a major...Show moreDestination Services Greece commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are glad to hear that you were pleased with the tour overall. We are sorry for the miscommunication caused with the car rental. The tour, in general, is good for 18 to 99 years old however each... Show moreTrip date: October 2021
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Eric
Asked on March 22nd, 2025Do you provide information on age requirements for renting a car for the self-drive tour?
Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written March 2025Drivers must be between 21 and 69 years old, holding a valid driving license for at least 12 months prior to renting.
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Bruno
Asked on March 17th, 2025What are the car rental options available for the tour?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written March 2025
You can choose from different car groups such as Car Group A (e.g., Nissan Pixo), Car Group B (e.g., Fiat Panda), or Car Group C (e.g., Skoda Fabia) depending on your preferences.
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Fatemeh
Asked on February 27th, 2025Can pre or post tour hotel accommodations be added to the itinerary?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written February 2025
You can request pre or post tour accommodations. Please inform us as soon as you finalize your dates so we can provide the relevant costs.
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Valérie
Asked on January 15th, 2025Is travel insurance provided or recommended?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written January 2025
While we do not provide travel insurance, we highly recommend obtaining comprehensive travel insurance for your trip.
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Mohamed
Asked on August 17th, 2024What payment methods are accepted?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written August 2024
We accept various payment methods including major credit cards and online payment platforms.
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Ray
Asked on June 20th, 2024Is it possible to request a change in tour dates?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written June 2024
Yes, date changes are possible. Kindly check the available dates in our system and communicate your preferred dates to proceed.
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Maria Antonieta
Asked on February 12th, 2024Can twin room accommodations be booked?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written February 2024
Yes, twin room accommodations can be booked as per your request.
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Richard
Asked on February 4th, 2024Are there any special deals or discounts for booking car rentals?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written February 2024
You can check the latest updates and promotions on car rentals directly through our booking system or by contacting us for the most current offers.
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Cristina
Asked on January 18th, 2024How can I confirm participation in the tour?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written January 2024
You can confirm by clicking the 'Book Now' button on our page which will guide you through the booking process.
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Akoueté
Asked on December 19th, 2023Can I bring a guest over 69 years old as the primary driver?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written December 2023
Unfortunately, our age limit for primary drivers is between 21 and 68 years old for the self-drive tour.
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