3-Day Tour of Crete

On this 3-day tour of Crete from Heraklion, we will 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 at the specified time in front of Hari’s Creperiê and depart Heraklion to Gortyna, the ancient Roman capital of Crete. After exploring Gortyna, we will visit the archaeological site of Festo, a key site of the Minoan civilization. The next stop is Matala, where you will have free time for swimming and lunch. We will then reach the village of Zaros to settle into accommodation and enjoy a typical Cretan dinner with a show.

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

After breakfast, we will head to the village of Vatos to explore its narrow streets and visit the old school and a museum of farming tools. Next, we will visit Spili for lunch, then proceed to Lampini to see the church of Panagia. We will also walk along St. Antonio's Gorge before reaching our hotel in Rethymno where you will have the afternoon free.

Day 3: Rethymno - Margarites - Arkadi Monastery - Heraklion

After breakfast, we'll leave at 9:30 am for Margarites, known for its pottery. We will then visit the Arkadi Monastery and learn about its historical significance. Before returning to Heraklion, we will explore the old town of Rethymno and the Venetian fortress of Fortezza. We aim to return to Heraklion by 6 pm.

Tour Accommodation

The tour includes 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast at:

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

If the Zaros hotel is unavailable, we will stay the first night in Heraklion at Marin Hotel or similar.

Admission Tickets

During the booking, you can choose the option that includes entrance fees to the archaeological sites.