14 days in Crete Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Crete trip itinerary planner
Start: Tel Aviv
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Hersonissos
— 3 nights
Shuttle to Chania Airport, Taxi to Elafonissi
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Elafonissi
— 1 night
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Chania Town
— 5 nights
Drive
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Rethymnon
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Tel Aviv
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Hersonissos — 3 nights
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Wholeheartedly dedicated to tourism, Hersonissos remains best known for its vibrant nightlife, its bars and clubs attracting partygoers from around the world.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hersonissos: Elounda (Maria & Vangelis - Unique Handmade Creations & Spinalonga (Kalydon)), Heraklion (Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Church of Saint Titus, &more) and Agios Nikolaos (Lake Voulismeni & Panagias Keras Church). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at The Palace of Knossos, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, go for a stroll along the water at Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at CRETAquarium.
For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Hersonissos travel route planner.
Tel Aviv, Israel to Hersonissos is an approximately 5-hour flight. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Hersonissos when traveling from Tel Aviv in August, with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to travel to Elafonissi.
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Elafonissi — 1 night
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Located just off Crete's southwestern corner, Elafonissi offers an alternative vacation idea for those looking to avoid the larger, more crowded Greek islands.Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Aspri Limni Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Elafonisi Viewpoint, and then kick back and relax at Elafonissi Beach.
Discover how to plan a Elafonissi trip in just a few steps with Klarna Trips's itinerary builder.
Traveling by combination of shuttle and taxi from Hersonissos to Elafonissi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Chania Town.
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Chania Town — 5 nights
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The place where Cretan and Venetian cultures merged in the 13th century, Chania Town attracts throngs of tourists with its well-preserved medieval harbor.Explore Chania Town's surroundings by going to Samaria Gorge National Park (in Sfakia), Cretan Brewery S.A. (in Platanias) and Balos Lagoon (in Kissamos). The adventure continues: go for a stroll along the water at Old Venetian Harbor, don't miss a visit to Lighthouse of Chania, stroll the grounds of Souda Bay War Cemetery, and brush up on your military savvy at Maritime Museum of Crete.
For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Chania Town visit site.
Getting from Elafonissi to Chania Town by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can drive to Rethymnon.
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Rethymnon — 4 nights
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Rethymnon combines the old-fashioned charm of a small town with proximity to long sandy beaches with all the modern conveniences usually found in big tourist resorts.Venture out of the city with trips to Georgioupolis Safari (in Georgioupolis), Folk Museum of Spili (in Spili) and Reptisland (in Melidoni). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Rethymnon Old Town, get engrossed in the history at Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery of Arkadi, and look for gifts at Ergastiri Kompologiou.
To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Rethymnon online itinerary maker.
Drive from Chania Town to Rethymnon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can fly back home.
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Crete travel guide
Great Island
The largest of the Greek islands, Crete offers travelers more than just sun, sea, and sand. Famed for its warm hospitality, outstanding infrastructure, and contrasting landscapes, the island represents one of the world's richest areas in terms of history and culture. Crete burst onto the world scene over 4,000 years ago, when it served as the center of the Minoan civilization, one of Europe's earliest organized societies. Despite the island's wealth of developed beaches, the traces of the mysterious and enchanting Minoan empire remain Crete's top attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world. The island capital Heraklion provides an ideal base for exploring a renowned Minoan palace complex, the site of Europe's oldest city.
