Iraklio Trip Overview
Through this trip you will be able to enjoy the beauties of this island which is famous for hospitality and purity. The way we will follow will reward you with the best memories. We will visit picturesque beaches, villages and cities. You will taste the delicious traditional recipes of the island. This trip will be unforgettable for young and old!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Iraklio, Greece
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Iraklio, Greece, Greece
Through this trip you will be able to enjoy the beauties of this island which is famous for hospitality and purity. The way we will follow will reward you with the best memories. We will visit picturesque beaches, villages and cities. You will taste the delicious traditional recipes of the island. This trip will be unforgettable for young and old!
Itinerary
Day 1: Heraklion
Stop At: The Palace of Knossos, Knosos, Crete 714 09 Greece
Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe’s oldest city.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Palace of Faistos, Sivas, Crete 702 00 Greece
Festos is a Bronze Age archaeological site at modern Faistos, a municipality in south central Crete.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Heraklion
Day 2: Cruise at Santorini island
Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Santorini island an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast of Greece’s mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago, which bears the same name and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera. It forms the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km. Tours, transfer and guide is included to the cruise package
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Fira, Fira, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Fira is a city of white-washed houses built on the edge of the 400 metres high caldera on the western edge of the semi-circular island of Thera.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Oia, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Oia is famous for its sunset and view. You will be able to see the view from above and be photographed against the backdrop of deep blue.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Perissa, Perissa, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Perissa is a village on the island of Santorini. There is a famous beach named Perissa. We will stay there to enjoy the sun and sea.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Heraklion
Day 3: Chania
Stop At: Chania Town, Chania Town, Chania Prefecture, Crete
We will admire old town of Chania and the historical monuments.
We can start our walk on the waterfront of the old harbor and continue to the mole that will lead you to the lighthouse. The beautiful Chania old port lighthouse was built by the Venetians and rebuilt by the Egyptians in the early 19th century, taking the shape of a minaret.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Rethymnon, Rethymnon, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
We will make a short stop in Rethymno city. Today’s old town was almost entirely built by the Republic of Venice. It is one of the best-preserved old towns in Crete.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Chania
Day 4: Chania – Heraklion
Stop At: Platanias, Platanias, Chania Prefecture, Crete
Platanias is a village and municipality in Chania. It is located about 10 km west from the city of Chania.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Georgioupolis, Georgioupolis, Apokoronas, Chania Prefecture, Crete
Georgioupolis is a small fishing village with many cafés, tavernas and small hotels and apartment blocks. The town square is surrounded by outdoor seating used by tourists enjoying their drinks and ice creams.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Heraklion
Day 5: Heraklion
Stop At: CRETAquarium, Gournes, Crete 71003 Greece
CretΑquarium is an expert in presenting species and ecosystems of the Mediterranean, a sea of unique biodiversity that gave birth to ancient civilizations and welcomes millions of visitors every year from all over the world. Offering 60 tanks of different sizes, containing a total amount of 1,700,000 litres of sea water, it is home to 2000 sea animals, 200 different species found in the Mediterranean basin, and together with the appropriate scenery, it successfully represents the Cretan and Mediterranean sea beds.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete
Hersonissos is a resort area in Crete. There are several beaches in Hersonissos, some with blue flag status.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Heraklion.
