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Tour highlights
Explore the former leper colony of Spinalonga by private boat.
Go back in time, cooking over a hearth and painting as the Minoans once did.
Walk around the Palace of Knossos with a private guide on a tour of the former Minoan capital.
Hike along Samaria Gorge, one of the longest gorges in Europe.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international flights
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Heraklion. Arriving in Heraklion, you鈥檒l be met by your driver and taken to your hotel in Chania. The rest of the day is yours to relax at the beach or around your hotel pool, or you can head out to explore the local area.
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Meet with your private guide this morning to explore the artisan culture of Chania鈥檚 old town. You鈥檒l meet small-scale producers of leather shoes and other traditional crafts from the area. You鈥檒l also have a chance to visit local food vendors to sample traditional foods from the area.
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Set off with your private guide to hike Samaria Gorge, one of the longest gorges in Europe. The narrow gorge cuts through the White Mountains and it can be challenging to navigate the rocky terrain, but the scenery of cliffs scattered with vegetation is worth it. You鈥檙e rewarded at the end with some free time to swim and relax before returning to Chania.
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Head east to the coastal town of Elounda. On the way, you鈥檒l stop at the ancient Palace of Knossos for a private tour of this hugely significant archaeological site. Afterwards, you鈥檒l head inland to visit a winery for some tastings accompanied by local snacks.
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Take a private boat out to the island of Spinalonga, which hosted one of the last leper colonies in Europe. It was also once home to a 16th-century Venetian fort, whose remains you can still see. You鈥檒l have a guided tour of the island, can swim in the surrounding aquamarine waters and enjoy a light lunch before returning to Elounda.
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Meet your driver this morning for a one-hour journey to the traditional mountain village of Mochos. Here, with a private archaeological guide, you鈥檒l explore the region鈥檚 Minoan culture, learning about the cooking techniques they used in a hands-on lesson before trying to paint pottery in a traditional Minoan style.
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Spend your last day in Elounda at leisure, perhaps relaxing and enjoying your hotel鈥檚 amenities or unwinding on the beach. If you feel like exploring, visit the nearby port town of Agios Nikolaos, where you can stroll its tree-lined promenade lined with caf茅s, bars, and tavernas.
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Meet with your driver for the journey to Heraklion鈥檚 airport, where you鈥檒l catch your onward flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Accommodation
- Chania
- Elounda
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