Elafonisi is located 76km west of Chania is an oblong peninsula, which often breaks in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. It is a Natura 2000 protected area. The island is full of sand dunes with sea daffodils and jupiners. The endangered loggerhead sea turtle and several more rare animals and plants find shelter on the island; it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals, shells and sand from the area.
from 950€
The Minoan palace is the main visitable area of Knossos, an important city in antiquity, with continuous life from the Neolithic years to the 5th c. It is built on the hill of Kefala, with easy access to the sea and the interior of Crete. According to tradition, it was the seat of the wise king Minos.
every day
from 280€
Visit the Monasteries of Akrotiri Peninsula.
Gouvernetou Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries located in Crete, since it was built in 1537.
The Monastery of Gouvernetou, or Lady of the Angels as it is also called, is located on the Akrotiri peninsula,
about 4 km from the Monastery of Agia Triada or 19 km north of Chania.
every day
from 205€
Samaria Gorge is the most famous hiking gorge in Europe, being part of the European trail E4. Thousands of tourists walk it in the summer. For many, this is the main purpose of their visit to Crete. Its length reaches 15 km and its descent takes about 5-7 hours, depending on your pace, from Omalos to Agia Roumeli.
every day
from 210€
Agioi Theodoroi, or Thodorou island, as locals call it, a beautiful small island for relaxation, swimming and diving.
Theodorou Island is a Natura- protected area, due to the variety and rarity of plants and animals and a really unique place for its Historical remains.
Every Day
From 650€
Explore Cretan culture with a tour in Ano Vouves where you will see the oldest olive tree in the world! you will taste the wine, beer, Cretan olive oil and of course traditional Cretan snacks!
95€