- Code du voyage
GRCADV02
- Départ
Agios Nikolaos
- Arrivée
Chania
- Âge minimum
16 years old
- Taille du groupe
6-16 voyageurs max.
- Style de voyage
Explorer
- Rythme du voyage
Active
- Langue
Anglais
Crete end to end in eight days: a boat trip past a sunken city, the Bronze Age palace of Knossos, a pottery village, a swim in Lake Kournas and a last night of Cretan dancing in Chania, with plenty of beach time along the way.
Ce que vous verrez et ferez
Cruise Crete's coast and swim from quiet Mediterranean beaches
Knossos, a sunken city, a monastery and a pottery village
Cretan wine, cooking and traditional dance
Ce qui est inclus
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
Max 16 travellers per group
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Group transportation
One farewell group activity when possible
Itinéraire du groupe
Your first stop is your hotel in Agios Nikolaos, a harbor town on Crete's northeast coast with mountains rising behind it. According to myth, Zeus was born in a cave not far from here. Arrive early and you have time to walk the lakeside and the waterfront.
In the evening your Soca Islands Host gathers the group for a first dinner of Cretan dishes and local wine.
After breakfast you board a traditional wooden caique and set off along the coast. You glide over the submerged ruins of Olous, an ancient city now under the sea, and step ashore on a small island crowned by an old fortress.
Back on land there is a beach barbecue lunch, then time to swim at Kolokytha Beach. Your evening is free in Agios Nikolaos.
The morning takes you to an olive oil farm nearby. Tour the press, taste the farm's cheeses and honey, and get stuck into a cooking lesson on classic Cretan recipes.
Next up is Knossos, the great palace of Minoan Crete and a key Bronze Age site in Europe. From there you drive west to Rethymno for a group dinner.
Margarites is a small village famous for its potters. Watch local craftspeople shape and fire their work, then sit at the wheel and make a piece of your own.
Lunch is in a village taverna before you return to Rethymno for a free afternoon and evening by the old town and harbor.
Take your time over breakfast before heading to Lake Kournas, the biggest freshwater lake on the island. Swim, paddleboard or relax on the shore, with a Greek lunch by the water.
In the afternoon you continue to Chania and settle in near the Venetian harbor, your base for the rest of the trip. Tonight is yours.
Start the day on one of Crete's most beautiful beaches, with the morning free to swim and sunbathe.
Later you drive up to a hilltop monastery with wide views of the sea, then explore a nearby cave with striking rock formations. Head back to Chania for a free evening.
Join your guide at a local farmers' market to taste produce and cheeses, then carry on through Chania's streets and small shops, perhaps stopping for an aperitif.
As evening falls you learn the steps of a traditional Cretan dance before the farewell dinner, with live music, good food and plenty to celebrate.
Enjoy a slow breakfast before you leave. If you have time to spare, Chania and the rest of Crete are easy to keep exploring.
Rooms
You'll stay at Trip Hotel.
- Included
Shared double
Shared with a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- +$1,548 per person
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
Room prices are per person for the Jun 13, 2027 departure and can differ on other dates. You choose your room when you book.
FAQ du voyage
Fly into Heraklion Airport (HER), Fly out of Chania (CHQ).
Yes. If you arrive on Day 1 of your adventure or book pre-tour accommodation with us, your airport arrival transfer is included. If you choose alternative pre-tour accommodation or arrive by another mode of transport, you’ll need to arrange your own arrival transfer.
Our arrival transfers are private to Soca Islands and are organised in groups based on flight times. Sometimes this means a short wait at the airport until other flights arrive.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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