15 days in Crete Itinerary

Take a break from the city and head to Seitan Limania Beach and Agii Apostoli Beach. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lighthouse of Chania and Wine Tours & Tastings. Explore Chania Town's surroundings by going to Ancient Olive Tree (in Vouves), German Military Cemetery (in Maleme) and Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) (in Akrotiri). There's much more to do: learn about winemaking at Manousakis Winery, brush up on your military savvy at Maritime Museum of Crete, step into the grandiose world of Firkas Fortress, and see the interesting displays at Greek National Football Museum.

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Chicago, USA to Chania Town is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 8 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Chicago in May, with highs in Chania Town at 77°F and lows at 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Hersonissos.

We've included these beaches for you: Stalis Beach and Zervas Beach. Get some cultural insight at The Palace of Knossos and Church of Saint Titus. Take a break from Hersonissos with a short trip to Ligaria Beach in Agia Pelagia, about 50 minutes away. There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, contemplate the long history of Castello del Molo (Koules), examine the collection at Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, and relax and rejuvenate at Aegeo Spas.

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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. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Hersonissos when traveling from Chania Town in May, with lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can drive to Rethymnon.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Rethymnon Old Town and Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. Visit St. Nicholas Church and The Holy Monastery of Preveli for their historical value. Explore Rethymnon's surroundings by going to Skinaria Beach (in Plakias), Frangokastello Beach (in Frangokastello) and Reptisland (in Melidoni). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at St. Anthony Gorge (Gorge of Patsos), take a memorable tour with Tours, and see Off-Road Tours.

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Traveling by car from Hersonissos to Rethymnon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in May, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.