5-Day Crete Exploration Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival and Chania Exploration
1 stop
1
Chania Old Town
Morning: Arrival in Chania • Pick-up from Chania Airport. • Private transfer to your accommodation in Chania. Afternoon: Chania Old Town & Venetian Harbor. Guided tour of Chania’s Old Town, including Topanas, Splantzia, and the Venetian Harbor. Visit the Maritime Museum and the Archaeological Museum of Chania. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Cretan taverna.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Village of Vouves and Manousakis Winery
1 stop
2
Manousakis Winery
Morning: Visit to the Ancient Olive Tree in Vouves Transfer to the village of Vouves. Guided tour of the ancient olive tree, the oldest olive tree in the world. Explore the Olive Tree Museum. Afternoon: Manousakis Winery Transfer to Manousakis Winery. Guided tour of the winery and vineyards. Wine tasting session with local Cretan wines. Lunch at the winery with traditional dishes paired with wine. Evening: Return to Chania Relax at your accommodation or explore Chania at your own pace. Approximate Times: Departure from Chania: 09:00 Visit to Vouves: 10:00 - 11:30 Transfer to Manousakis Winery: 12:00 Winery Tour and Lunch: 12:30 - 15:30 Return to Chania: 16:30
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Transfer to Heraklion and City Tour
1 stop
3
Knossos Archaeological Site
Morning: Transfer to Heraklion Check out from Chania accommodation. Direct transfer to Heraklion (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes). Afternoon: Knossos Palace. Guided tour of the Knossos Palace, the center of the Minoan civilization. Lunch in Heraklion city at a restaurant serving traditional Cretan cuisine. Evening: Heraklion City Tour Explore Heraklion’s Old Town, including the Venetian Walls and the Koules Fortress. Check-in at your accommodation in Heraklion. Dinner at a local restaurant. Approximate Times: Departure from Chania: 09:00 Arrival in Heraklion: 11:30 Knossos Palace Tour: 12:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Check-in: 14:00 - 15:30 Heraklion City Tour: 16:00 - 18:00
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Eastern Crete Exploration
1 stop
4
Spinalonga (Kalydon)
Morning: Elounda and Spinalonga Island. Transfer to Elounda. Boat trip to Spinalonga Island with a guided tour of the former leper colony. Afternoon: Agios Nikolaos Visit the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos. Lunch by Lake Voulismeni. Evening: Return to Heraklion Transfer back to Heraklion. Free time for last-minute shopping or a leisurely stroll. Dinner at a local taverna. Approximate Times: Departure from Heraklion: 09:00 Elounda and Spinalonga Tour: 10:00 - 13:00 Lunch in Agios Nikolaos: 13:30 - 15:00 Return to Heraklion: 16:00 Free time and Dinner.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Departure
1 stop
5
Heraklion
Morning: Relaxation and Free Time Enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Free time to explore Heraklion or relax at your accommodation. Afternoon: Transfer to Heraklion Airport Private transfer to Heraklion Airport for your departure. Approximate Times: Breakfast: 08:00 - 09:00 Free Time: 09:00 - 11:00 Check-out and Airport Transfer: 11:00
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Don’t forget your: Hiking boots, hiking poles (advisable), day backpack per person (25-35lt), sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, refillable water bottle, camera, swimwear/beachwear/beach shoes, wind/waterproof jacket, warmer layers of clothing for the evenings.
• Multi-day trips – Terms & conditions: If the weather becomes unsuitable during any multi-day trip, the tour-leader has the authority to make any alterations to the programme to best suit the needs of the group depending on the current weather conditions. The original programme is followed as closely as possible. On Day 1 of the multi-day trip, we ask each participant to sign a “Participant agreement, release and acknowledgement of risk” statement in order to participate in the multi-day trip.

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