Jour 1: Welcome To Heraklion: Airport Arrival & Car Pickup
Airport welcome and rental car handover.
After arriving, you’ll be warmly greeted at the airport and handed the keys to your rental car.
Then, enjoy an overnight stay at a hotel near Heraklion to rest and get ready for your Crete adventure.
Jour 2: Heraklion | Lassithi | Spinalonga | Agios Nikolaos
Suggested Tour: Heraklion – Lassithi Plateau – Agios Nikolaos – Spinalonga
Enjoy breakfast before heading east to cross the scenic Lassithi Plateau, famous for its traditional windmills and stunning landscapes. Continue to Agios Nikolaos, a lively town known for its beautiful lake, vibrant nightlife, and cozy lakeside tavernas.
Next, explore the historic islet of Spinalonga, once a Venetian fortress and former leper colony, then visit the charming seaside village of Elounda.
End your day with a relaxing overnight stay at a hotel in the Agios Nikolaos area.
Jour 3: Vai Beach | Sitia
Suggested Tour: Vaï Beach & Sitia Coastline
After breakfast, head to Vaï Beach, known for its stunning palm forest and crystal-clear waters—perfect for swimming and relaxing. Return via Sitia, enjoying its rugged and scenic coastline.
Overnight in Agios Nikolaos area.
Jour 4: From Agios Nikolaos To Matala And Rethymnon
Suggested Tour:
Matala, Phaestos & Rethymnon
After breakfast, travel via Ierapetra, Ano Viannos, and Pirgos to Matala, a scenic seaside village where mountains meet the sea. Visit the archaeological sites of Phaestos and Gortys, then continue north through the traditional mountain village of Spili to Rethymnon.
Overnight in Rethymnon.
Jour 5: Rethymnon | Samaria Gorge | Rethymnon
SUGGESTED TOUR
Breakfast. Take advantage of this day to visit one
of the region’s highlights: the Samaria Gorge, the largest gorge in Europe; the Imbros Gorge, offering a shorter yet scenic hike; or explore the beautiful city of Chania and its surroundings.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Rethymnon area.
Jour 6: Chania | Mount Ida | Elafonissi
SUGGESTED TOUR
Breakfast and exploration of the western tip of the island. Stop at Chania, with its neoclassical houses, picturesque harbor, and Venetian shipyards. Then head to the Mount Ida massif and its traditional mountain villages. Continue to Elafonissi, a beach famous for its pink-hued sand and crystal-clear waters.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Rethymnon area.
Jour 7: Rethymnon | Arkadi And Preveli Monasteries | Knossos | Heraklion
SUGGESTED TOUR
Breakfast followed by a visit to Rethymnon, one of the most beautiful fortified towns in Crete, with its citadel, harbor, and the Arkadi and Preveli Monasteries.
Continue towards Heraklion to explore the Archaeological Museum and the Palace of Knossos.
Overnight stay at a hotel in the Heraklion area.
Jour 8: Departure Day
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. When you’re ready, return your rental car at the airport and prepare for your departure flight. Safe travels!
