15 days in Crete Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Crete journey planner
Start: Metzingen
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Drive to Stuttgart Airport, Fly to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Drive to Malia
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Matala
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Plakias
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Chania Town
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Drive to Chania International Airport, Fly to Stuttgart Airport, Drive to Metzingen
End: Metzingen
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Malia — 2 nights
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Located in an area inhabited since Neolithic times, Malia serves as one of Crete's major party zones.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Stalis Beach and Scuba & Snorkeling. Get in touch with nature at Finikia Horseriding and Safari Club Crete. Venture out of the city with trips to Heraklion (The Natural History Museum of Crete, Castello del Molo (Koules), &more). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Lychnostatis Open Air Museum.
For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Malia trip maker.
Metzingen, Germany to Malia is an approximately 7-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Metzingen in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Malia: highs are around 26°C and lows about 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can drive to Matala.
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Matala — 1 night
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A low-key tourist resort known for its ancient cliffside caves, Matala boasts a rich history that spans over 2,000 years.Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): explore the ancient world of Kommos Archaeological Site, delve into the distant past at Palace of Faistos, then enjoy the sand and surf at Komos Beach, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Red Sand Beach (Kokkini Ammos).
For traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Matala trip planner.
Traveling by car from Malia to Matala takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Malia in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Matala, with lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Plakias.
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Plakias — 4 nights
Explore hidden gems such as Plakias Beach and Damnoni Beach. Visit Skinaria Beach and Souda Beach for some beach relaxation. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Plakias: St. Anthony Gorge (Gorge of Patsos) (in Patsos) and Frangokastello (Vatalos Beach & Frangokastello Beach).
To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Plakias trip maker.
You can drive from Matala to Plakias in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. In October, daily temperatures in Plakias can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Chania Town.
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To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Plakias trip maker.
You can drive from Matala to Plakias in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. In October, daily temperatures in Plakias can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Chania Town.
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Chania Town — 7 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.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Seitan Limania Beach and Agii Apostoli Beach. Get outdoors at Reptisland and Grammeno. Venture out of the city with trips to Paraschakis Olive Oil - Crete (in Rethymnon), Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) (in Akrotiri) and St. Nicholas Church (in Georgioupolis). There's much more to do: stroll through Sougia Beach, examine the collection at Greek National Football Museum, browse the exhibits of War Shelter of Platanias, and trek along Elafonisi Viewpoint.
To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Chania Town online road trip planner.
You can drive from Plakias to Chania Town in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. November in Chania Town sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) 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.
