14 days in Crete Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Crete holiday planner
Start: Austin
Fly
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Rethymnon
— 3 nights
Drive
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Chania Town
— 6 nights
Drive
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Hersonissos
— 3 nights
Drive to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Fly to Austin
End: Austin
Fri, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 23
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Rethymnon — 3 nights
Escape the urban bustle at Reptisland and Off-Road Tours. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to St. Nicholas Church and The Holy Monastery of Preveli. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rethymnon: Plakias (Kourtaliotiko Gorge & Plakias Beach) and Frangokastello Beach (in Frangokastello). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Gorge of Mili, stroll the grounds of Minoan grave of Filaki, and admire the masterpieces at Contemporary Art Museum of Crete.
To find maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Rethymnon trip itinerary builder app.
Austin, USA to Rethymnon is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Austin to Rethymnon is 8 hours. Traveling from Austin in March, you will find days in Rethymnon are slightly colder (63°F), and nights are about the same (49°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Chania Town.
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To find maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Rethymnon trip itinerary builder app.
Austin, USA to Rethymnon is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Austin to Rethymnon is 8 hours. Traveling from Austin in March, you will find days in Rethymnon are slightly colder (63°F), and nights are about the same (49°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Chania Town.
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Chania Town — 6 nights
Step off the beaten path and head to Wine Tours & Tastings and Speed Boats Tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at Souda Bay War Cemetery and Cathedral of Eisodion tis Theotokou. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chania Town: Archaeological Museum of Kissamos (in Kissamos), Manousakis Winery (in Vatolakkos) and Akrotiri (Seitan Limania Beach & Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Agii Apostoli Beach, examine the collection at Greek National Football Museum, delve into the distant past at Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera, and take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Chania.
To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Chania Town trip itinerary app.
Traveling by car from Rethymnon to Chania Town takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Chania Town can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Hersonissos.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Chania Town trip itinerary app.
Traveling by car from Rethymnon to Chania Town takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Chania Town can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Hersonissos.
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Hersonissos — 3 nights
Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and then enjoy the sand and surf at Red Sand Beach (Kokkini Ammos). Here are some ideas for day two: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Saint Titus, go for a stroll along the water at Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion, then stop by Kristina Boutique, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Stalis Beach.
For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Hersonissos trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Chania Town to Hersonissos takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Chania Town in March, expect a bit cooler with lows of 44°F in Hersonissos. On the 23rd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
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For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Hersonissos trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Chania Town to Hersonissos takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Chania Town in March, expect a bit cooler with lows of 44°F in Hersonissos. On the 23rd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel 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.
