Exploring Crete

Description

Whether your visit is for relaxation or you are looking forward to exploring and discover the many well-known and countless hidden treasures of Crete, this captivating eight-day tour will satisfy all your desires. Get in touch with the rich Greek culture and impressive history while admiring the diversity of the landscape – the rugged mountains, endless beaches, turquoise seas, as well as enchanting cities, towns and villages. Join this memorable tour and explore one of the most beautiful islands in Europe.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 

Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: This is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artefacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history.

Cave of Zeus: The Cave of Zeus is a system of caves located on the slopes of Mount Ida, on the island of Crete, Greece. The deep cave has a single entrance and features stalagmites and stalactites.

Waterpark Aqua Plus:  With pools, slides, and a host of exotic flowers, Aqua Plus Water Park is an ideal place to cool off from the island sun. Take it easy on the lazy river or feel the adrenaline pump as you race down the dark tunnels of the Black Holes.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with qualified local English speaking guide on a shared basis on Day 2, 3 and 4

ACCOMMODATION: 

  • 7 nights' accommodation 

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-7 Gouves or Chersonissos area:     

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Hersonissos Central or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Hersonissos Maris or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA: 

Pre-Night in Gouves or Chersonissos area:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Hersonissos Central or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Hersonissos Maris or similar 4*

Post-Night in Gouves or Chersonissos area:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Hersonissos Central or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Hersonissos Maris or similar 4*

MEALS: 

  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches (1 BBQ lunch during Landrover Tour with unlimited wine and 1 Cretan Lunch in Elounda excluding drinks)
  • 7 Dinners  

TRANSPORT:

  • Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour 
  • Inbound/Outbound air-conditioned shared transfers from/to Heraklion Airport

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:                                                                                                                                                  

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: the Archaeological sites of Knossos, Archaeological Museum, the boat trip (shared basis) to the island of Spinalonga, Spinalonga island tour, entrance ticket to the Waterpark Aqua Plus, Land Rover Tour  

Excluded

  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Flight tickets or visa fees
  • Airport taxes for domestic and international flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities for driver and guide
  • Optional tours 
  • Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels. 
  • Zeus' cave entrance fee.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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