The perfect blend of beach relaxation and island-hopping

 

Day 1: Arrive to Heraklion Crete international airport. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner to a local restaurant walking distance to your hotel

Day 2: Knossos Palace & Heraklion city along with Olive oil experience After breakfast proceed with your guide to Knossos Palace for a guided tour. Proceed to olive oil tasting experience where you will have the opportunity to taste the excellent quality of various varieties of Cretan olive oil and learn about the olive oil. Proceed to a tour to Heraklion city where you will visit the market, the shops, enjoy our lunch and visit the Venetian port and the old castle of Koules. During walking tour, visit the St Titus Cathedral and the Loggia, a beautiful example of Venetian architecture. Free afternoon

Day 3: Amazing Armeni & Amari Valley After breakfast proceed to the Minoan cemetery of Armeni as the 1st visit and 2 of the many scenic Byzantine monuments found in the area. With an endless view of Psiloreitisspread out in a fertile valley, the Aari is a true oasis in the heart of Crete. A village rich in history, cultu, tradition. We continue our excursion and visit a traditional mansion and then proceed for our final experience to a traditional tavern with authentic Cretan food. Local food is pure and recipes are plain. The owners use their own vegetables from their own gardens and food will be cooked to a wood-fired oven.

Day 4: Free day to enjoy the island

Day 5: Food tasting & Rethymnocity tour A culinary tour in Rethymno old city is a unique gastronomic experience combining the enchanting Cretan history & culture with delicious authentic food tasting. Following the trails carved by the Romans, Byzantines , Arabs, Venetians, ottomans & Greece from Asia Minor, you will be treated to fine traditional delicacies from food shops while enjoying a walking city tour with your expert guide. During your tour you will sea Porta Guora, the Loggia, the Rimondifountain, the church of St Francis, the Nerantzemosque and so many more while ending to the famous lighthouse.

Day 6: Free day to enjoy the island

Day 7: Discover Mirabello Bay Cruise during Sunset Free morning to relax Around 14,00 transfer to the port of Agios Nikolaos. Begin your sailing adventure from the enchanting town of Agios Nikolaos. Glide through the azure waters, navigating Spinalonga to capture its Venetian fortress in all its splendor. Marvel at the breathtaking views and then set sail towards the untouched beauty of Kolokitha. We anchor at Kolokitha and indulge in the inviting waters for swimming, snorkeling, padding SUP, or fishing all facilitated by the crew. Enjoy snacks on board. As the day goes away, we sail back along the coastline.

Day 8: Transfer to Heraklion airport for the onward flight

Every itinerary is fully customisable to your preferred pace, and personal travel style.