Crete, the largest of the Greek island that marks the boundry between Europe and Africa and the home of El Greco and Kazantzakis (author of Zorba the Greek). This is the land of Daidalos and Ikaros, of Minoan vases and famous frescoes – an island with boundless beauty from fertile mountains to clear blue seas!
Additional Itinerary: Athens and Crete
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Arrival and Welcome Dinner
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Breakfast
On Own
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AM Activity
On Own
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Lunch
On Own
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PM Activity
Arrivals
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Dinner
Dinner at the Hotel The Dionysos Restaurant - Dinner at the Hotel - is an ideal setting for a relaxing dining experience.
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Full Day Hike
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Breakfast
On Own
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AM Activity
Hiking The gorges of Crete are part of the island’s identity and they impress with their wildness and the diversity of nature within their walls.
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Lunch
Meal Included in Activity
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PM Activity
Hiking The gorges of Crete are part of the island’s identity and they impress with their wildness and the diversity of nature within their walls.
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Dinner
Ble Katsarolakia Located in one of the oldest and most beautiful neoclassical buildings of the town it offers traditional Cretan cuisine.
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Sailing on the Aegean
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Breakfast
On Own
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AM Activity
Sailing to Spinalonga Island Sail on traditional wooden fishing boats for an enjoyable crossing to Spinalonga island to discover this marvelous site.
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Lunch
Thalassa Boasting stunning decoration, breathtaking views of Spinalonga, and excellent service. The Thalassa Restaurant is located in Plaka.
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PM Activity
On Own
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Dinner
Cretan Night at Marilena Tavern Enjoying a pretty view of the small picturesque port of Elounda, the folklore show is one of the best you will see!
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Day in a Cretan Village
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Breakfast
On Own
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AM Activity
CSR Activty in Cretan Village The group can have the opportunity to give back to the community with an activity such as re-planting an abandoned village field while enjoying the sights and sounds of the island.
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Lunch
Meal Included in Activity
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PM Activity
CSR Activty in Cretan Village The group can have the opportunity to give back to the community with an activity such as re-planting an abandoned village field while enjoying the sights and sounds of the island.
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Dinner
Gala Dinner at the Hotel The Thalassa Restaurant is the ideal location for a Gala Dinner located right on the waters edge.
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Knossos and Departures
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Breakfast
On Own
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AM Activity
Knossos Knossos - inhabited since the Neolithic era. Knossos Palace dates back to the Minoan civilization times around 2000 BC.
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Lunch
Peskesi Restaurant Located in the city of Heraklion serving exclusively authentic Cretan cuisine, offering the ultimate culinary experience.
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PM Activity
Departures
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Dinner
On Own
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