Heraklion Trip Overview
Start with a coffee under the, centuries-old, plane trees at the picturesque village of Spili. Then, driving through the Kourtaliotiko gorge you can enjoy the incredible view, get a close look of the waterfall and even dip your feet in the cool water. Next is the Preveli Monastery which dates back to the 10th century. The monastery is associated with the struggles for Crete’s independence and, more recently, the WWII when the allies used it as a gateway to the Middle East. If you are in a mood for a swim, the next stop is definitely the village of Plakias. Next are the cities of Rethimno and Hania which both have an intriguing mixture of Venetian and Ottoman architecture and buildings with well-preserved elements of that.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Heraklion, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Heraklion, Heraklion Prefecture, Greece
Start with a coffee under the, centuries-old, plane trees at the picturesque village of Spili. Then, driving through the Kourtaliotiko gorge you can enjoy the incredible view, get a close look of the waterfall and even dip your feet in the cool water. Next is the Preveli Monastery which dates back to the 10th century. The monastery is associated with the struggles for Crete’s independence and, more recently, the WWII when the allies used it as a gateway to the Middle East. If you are in a mood for a swim, the next stop is definitely the village of Plakias. Next are the cities of Rethimno and Hania which both have an intriguing mixture of Venetian and Ottoman architecture and buildings with well-preserved elements of that.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Spili, Spili, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
Short stop for a beverage
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Myrthios Agiou Vasileiou, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 740 53 Greece
Enjoy the view from the gorge, and visit the waterfall
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Holy Monastery of Preveli, Preveli, Rethymnon, Crete 74060 Greece
Visit the Monastery
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plakias beach, Greece
A stop for a swim
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rethymnon, Rethymnon, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
Walk around the city of Rethymnon
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chania, Chania, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Walk around the city of Chania
Duration: 1 hour
