Crete Tour

Meet at the Aegean Airlines check-in counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before departure. After completing baggage and ticket procedures, we will depart for Crete on Aegean Airlines flight A3435 at 16:00. Upon arrival in Crete at 17:30 local time, our tour of Crete begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. According to legends, Crete is the birthplace of Zeus and carries traces of many civilizations throughout history. The historical island, which spans from the Minoan civilization to the Ottoman Empire, includes sights such as Plateia Elefterias (Liberty Square), Agios Titos Church, Rasih Bey Mansion, Ayos Minas Cathedral, Ottoman Bon Marche Building, Valide Sultan Mosque Fountain, Evkaf Building, Morosini Fountain, Ottoman Barracks, Venetian Loggias, Venetian Port, and shipyards. After the city tour, transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will have some free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Extra Magnificent Towns (Spinalonga & Elounda & Agios Nikolaos) tour for an additional cost of 90 Euro. Our first stop on the tour is Spinalonga. We will reach Spinalonga with a short boat trip from the port town of Plaka, where we will explore the historical structure of the island and see traces from the old colonial period. After enjoying the unique views, our second stop will be the port town of Elounda. Elounda is known for its luxury resorts, stylish restaurants, and beautiful beaches on the island of Crete. After our break here, the final stop of our tour will be Agios Nikolaos. Located on the eastern coast of Crete, Agios Nikolaos is one of the island's popular tourist destinations. This city is known for its beautiful beaches, historical heritage, and surrounding natural beauty, and it is named after Saint Nicholas, who is considered the protector of the city. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will have some free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra tour of Magnificent Villages and Cities (Fodele Village & Rethymno (Resmo) & Chania (Hanya)) for 90 Euro. Fodele, the birthplace of one of Crete's most famous painters, El Greco, is a popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty and historical and cultural significance. The village is recognized for its traditional houses with typical Cretan architecture, narrow streets, and squares. Following our tour, our second stop is Rethymno (Resmo). As the third largest city on the island of Crete and an important tourist center, Rethymno (Resmo) has a rich historical and cultural background. The historical texture of Rethymno dates back to the Venetian period, and visitors can see many architectural works from both the Venetian and Ottoman eras. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Venetian Rethymno Fortress, located right by the seaside next to the city center, making it a popular spot for history enthusiasts and photography lovers alike.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Knossos - Archanes Village tour for an extra 90 Euro. Knossos is an ancient archaeological site located on the island of Crete and is one of the most important centers of Minoan civilization. During our tour, we will visit the Knossos Palace, built around 2000 BC, which was the capital of the Minoan Kingdom. We will then see the palace, believed to be a legendary labyrinth with many rooms. After our tour, we will head to Archanes Village, famous for its traditional stone houses, narrow streets, and olive groves, located near Knossos. Following our walking tour here, we will transfer to the airport. After luggage and ticket procedures, we will depart for Istanbul Airport on Aegean Airlines flight A3434 at 15:45. Arrival is at 17:10 local time, marking the end of our tour.