Highlights of Crete

Trip Type: Explorer

7 Days
1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $3,150.00 /Person

The island of Crete has so much history and natural wonder to offer, and in seven days on its shores, you’ll see what’s known …

Highlights of Crete

The island of Crete has so much history and natural wonder to offer, and in seven days on its shores, you’ll see what’s known as Europe’s oldest city, taste some of the region’s best food and wine, and discover some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Visit the Knossos archaeological site and unwind in the secluded seaside village of Sougia. Join a boat trip with a local family through the region’s islands, sip wine in the vibrant port city of Chania and indulge in local dishes like fresh seafood or bougatsa (warm flaky pastry with creamy semolina custard or cheese).

Itinerary

Day 1: Heraklion

Day 2: Heraklion to Knossos

Trip Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Public bus, Private vehicle, Boat, On foot

Accomodation

Hotel (3 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)

Included Activities

Knossos - Archaeological Site
Dourakis - wine tasting
Sougia - Agia Irini Gorge Hike
Sougia - Coastal Boat Ride
Sougia – Family lunch
Chania - Old Town guided tour

Trip Highlights

Visit the well-preserved archaeological site of Knossos – the former capital of Minoan Crete. Explore the ruins of Europe’s oldest city with your leader and discover the hundreds and thousands of years of history embedded within its walls.
Join a local family on a boat trip around Crete's shorelines. Learn about the region’s history and maybe try some local dishes like fresh seafood or bougatsa for lunch.
Explore Chania on an orientation walk through the colourful port town. Discover one of its most loved commodities during a wine tasting and maybe join a local workshop to learn to bake kalitsounia (pastries).
Unwind in the small fishing village of Sougia. Maybe walk along the coastal trails, take a swim in the warm waters or simply relax on the beach with a cold drink in your hand during your free time.
Hear stories about the area’s historic past from your local leader. Maybe hike to the Entrance of Agia Eirini Gorge, look for endangered Cretan wild goats or relax on the beach in Sougia.