About this offer

7 nights in four-star hand-picked hotels
Return flights & transfers
13 included experiences
Bed & breakfast
Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
Checked luggage
Maximum 36 guests on all Classic tours

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Discover Minoan treasures at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with a local guide, and the world-famous Knossos archaeological site on a guided tour.
• Enjoy a visit to a family-run agritourism estate, with a delicious lunch showcasing locally produced food and traditional flavours.
• Take a chartered boat to Spinalonga, arriving as people have done for centuries, and learn its fascinating story on a guided tour.
• Stroll through the charming streets of Chania with a local guide and wander the beautiful, terraced mountain Botanical Gardens, with a herbal tea tasting included.
• Visit the impressive Aptera archaeological site on a guided tour and the historic Monastery of the Holy Trinity, ending with wine and olive oil tastings accompanied by locally produced accompaniments for a light lunch.

Day 1
Fly to Heraklion or Chania, depending on your departure airport, and transfer to your hotel in Heraklion for a three-night stay.

Day 2
Heraklion & Knossos
Discover Minoan treasures at Heraklion’s museum, explore Knossos Palace, then enjoy a farm‑fresh Cretan lunch.

Day 3
Plaka, Spinalonga Island & Agios Nikolaos
Take a short boat ride to Spinalonga to explore its history, then unwind in Agios Nikolaos with time to wander and enjoy lunch.

Day 4
Margarites, Rethymno & Souda Bay
Uncover Margarites’ craft traditions, stroll medieval Rethymno, and pause at Souda Bay’s poignant WWII cemetery.

Day 5
Chania & Botanical Gardens
Trace Chania’s rich history, then unwind among exotic plants and serene trails at Crete’s Botanical Gardens.

Day 6
Free day in Chania
Enjoy a day at leisure exploring Chania’s old town, browse craft workshops and museums, sample local produce or simply relax.

Day 7
Aptera & Monastery of the Holy Trinity
Explore Aptera’s ancient ruins then visit the Monastery of the Holy Trinity with a tasting of wine, olive oil and local delicacies.

Day 8
Return home
Check out of your hotel, transfer to the airport and journey home.