3-Day Tour of Crete

On this 3-day tour of Crete from Heraklion, we'll discover places such as the Arkadi Monastery and the cities of Vatos & Zaros.

Tour Description

Day 1: Heraklion - Gortyna - Festo - Matala - Zaros

We'll pick you up in front of Hari’s Creperiê and drive to Gortyna, the ancient Roman capital. After exploring Gortyna, we'll visit the archaeological site of Festo to learn about the Minoan civilization. Next, we will stop in Matala for swimming and lunch. Finally, we'll reach Zaros, known for its natural springs. You'll have free time to explore and then enjoy a typical Cretan dinner with a show.

Day 2: Zaros - Vatos - Spili - Lampini - St. Antonio's Gorge - Rethymno

After breakfast, we depart for Vatos, where we will visit the old school and a museum of farming tools. We'll proceed to Spili for lunch and then visit Lampini and its church with frescoes. We will walk through St. Antonio's Gorge before arriving at our hotel in Rethymno, with the afternoon free to explore.

Day 3: Rethymno - Margarites - Arkadi Monastery - Heraklion

After breakfast, we leave at 9:30 am for Margarites, famous for its pottery. We will then visit the Arkadi Monastery, a symbol of Cretan resistance. We will tour the old town of Rethymno and visit the Venetian fortress of Fortezza. Lastly, we will return to Heraklion, ending the tour at 6 pm.

Accommodation

The tour includes 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast at:

Zaros: Idi Hotel (3*)Rethymno: Ideo Hotel or similar (2*)

If unavailable, the first night will be in Heraklion.

Tickets

Booking options include entrance fees to archaeological sites.