3-Day Tour of Crete

On this 3-day tour of Crete from Heraklion, we will discover locations like Arkadi Monastery and the towns of Vatos and Zaros.

Tour Description

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

Pickup will be at the specified location in front of Hari's Creperiê. We will visit Gortyna, the ancient Roman capital of Crete, then travel through Mesara Valley to Festo, a key site of the Minoan civilization. After swimming and lunch in Matala, we will arrive at Zaros, known for its natural springs, where you can explore at your leisure. In the evening, enjoy a Cretan dinner with a show.

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

After breakfast, we depart to the village of Vatos to explore its cultural heritage. Next, in Spili, we will enjoy a Cretan lunch, then visit Lampini and its museum. We will walk through St. Antonio's Gorge before arriving at our hotel in Rethymno, where you will have the afternoon free to explore.

Day 3: Rethymno - Margarites - Arkadi Monastery - Heraklion

After breakfast, we will leave at 9:30 am for Margarites, noted for its pottery. We will visit Arkadi Monastery, significant in Cretan history, before touring the old town of Rethymno and the Venetian fortress of Fortezza. The tour concludes at 6 pm at the original departure point in Heraklion.

Tour Accommodation

The tour includes 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast at the following hotels:

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

Accommodation may be in Heraklion if Zaros is unavailable.

Admission Tickets

During booking, you can select an option that includes entrance fees to archaeological sites.