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 indicated time in front of Hari’s Creperiê and drive to Gortyna, the ancient Roman capital of Crete. After exploring Gortyna, we’ll visit the archaeological site of Festo, a key Minoan civilization site. Next, we will stop in Matala for free time to swim and enjoy lunch. Finally, we’ll arrive at the village of Zaros, known for its natural springs. After settling into your accommodation, you’ll have time to explore the village and enjoy a typical Cretan dinner with a show.

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

After breakfast, we’ll visit Vatos and explore its streets, including a traditional raki distillery. Then, we’ll go to Spili for lunch and visit Lampini to see the church of Panagia and its museum. We’ll walk along St. Antonio's Gorge before arriving at our hotel in Rethymno for the afternoon free to explore.

Day 3: Rethymno - Margarites - Arkadi Monastery - Heraklion

After breakfast, we’ll depart at 9:30 am for Margarites, known for its pottery. We’ll then visit the Arkadi Monastery, significant in Cretan history. We’ll tour the old town of Rethymno before returning to Heraklion, concluding the tour at 6 pm.

Tour Accommodation

The tour includes 2 nights of accommodation with breakfast at the following 2 and 3-star hotels:

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

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

Admission Tickets

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