Itinerary
- Day 1
Heraklion
You'll land at Heraklion Airport and catch a shared bus to your hotel in the Gouves or Chersonissos area. Once you check in, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around and get your bearings. Dinner's taken care of.
- Start point
- Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete 714 08, Greece (Pick up at Heraklion Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)
Optional Activities
- Explore the surroundings of Gouves or Chersonissos area
- Day 2
Rethymnon
After breakfast, you're heading to two of Crete's nicest towns. First stop is Chania, called Little Venice because of its harbor character. Your guide walks you through the old quarter with its restored neighborhoods and side streets, then through the market hall and the famous leather lane before reaching the Venetian port. From there you'll travel to Rethymnon to see the old town and harbor, where Italian and Turkish influences blend together nicely. You'll have free time to walk the narrow streets in both places. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chania old quarter
- Visit Chania market hall
- Visit Chania leather lane
- Visit Venetian port in Chania
- Explore Rethymnon old town and harbour
Landmarks Chania Old Quarter Chania Venetian Port Rethymnon Old Town 
- Day 3
Elounda
Breakfast comes first, then you're off to Spinalonga, a former Venetian fortress that later served as a leper colony. A guide takes you through the remains, walking past the main street with its old shops and houses still standing. After that you'll sail back to Elounda for a traditional Cretan lunch. Your afternoon is open to wander, shop, or swim if you feel like it. Both lunch and dinner are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Cretan lunch in Elounda (excluding drinks)), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Spinalonga island
- Boat trip to Spinalonga island
- Traditional Cretan lunch in Elounda
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Elounda
- Swimming in Elounda
Landmarks Spinalonga Island Elounda 
- Day 4
Heraklion
After breakfast, you'll head to the Palace of Knossos, which dates back to 1900 BC and was the heart of Crete's Minoan civilization. Your guide will walk you through the palace and explain its history, including the Minotaur legends. Next you're going to Heraklion to see the Venetian lion fountain and loggia town hall, then you can explore the old harbor on your own. There's an option to take a guided tour at the Archaeological Museum if that interests you. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palace of Knossos
- Visit Venetian lion fountain in Heraklion
- Visit Heraklion Loggia (Town Hall)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
- Explore Heraklion old harbour
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Venetian Lion Fountain Heraklion Loggia Archaeological Museum of Heraklion 
- Day 5
Land Rover Tour
After breakfast, you're going on a Land Rover adventure into central Crete. You'll see the Aposelimi dam, Roman aqueduct ruins at Lyttos, and the village of Kastamonitsa where you can taste raki and olive oil. Then it's off-road into the mountains following an ancient Minoan path to meet a shepherd and try homemade cheese, plus spot local wildlife. You'll reach a viewpoint over the Lassithi Plateau before heading down to explore it. A traditional lunch with unlimited wine is included (vegetarian option available). The day wraps up at the 2,000-year-old plane tree in Krassi before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with unlimited wine (vegetarian option available))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)
Included Activities
- Visit Aposelimi dam
- View Roman aqueduct ruins of Lyttos
- Visit Kastamonitsa village
- Raki and olive oil tasting
- Off-road adventure following ancient Minoan path
- Homemade cheese tasting with local shepherd
- Wildlife spotting
- Viewpoint of Lassithi Plateau
- Traditional lunch with unlimited wine (vegetarian option available)
- Visit 2,000-year-old plane tree in Krassi
Landmarks Aposelimi Dam Roman Aqueduct of Lyttos Kastamonitsa Village Lassithi Plateau Krassi Village - Day 6
Waterpark
After breakfast you'll head to Aqua Plus, Crete's top waterpark. Spend your day trying the vertical kamikaze slide, the twister, or just relaxing by the pool. There's really something for everyone here. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)
Included Activities
- Entrance ticket to Waterpark Aqua Plus
Optional Activities
- Waterpark slides and attractions
- Relaxation in pools
Landmarks Aqua Plus Waterpark - Day 7
Leisure Day
You've got the whole day to do whatever you want. Relax on the beach, wander around the island, or just take it easy and unwind. It's your day. Dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Central), Hotel (Hotel Hersonissos Maris)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Explore the island independently
- Day 8
Heraklion Airport Departure
After breakfast, you'll get a shared transfer from your hotel to Heraklion Airport so you can head to your next destination.
- End point
- Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Ηρακλείου Νίκος Καζαντζάκης, Νέα Αλικαρνασσός, Nea Alikarnassos, Crete 714 08, Greece (Drop off at Heraklion Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
