15 days in Crete Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Potamos Beach and Off-Road Tours. Visit Spinalonga (Kalydon) and Agios Georgios Monastery for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hersonissos: Monastery of Kremasta (in Neapoli), Elounda (Spas & Eklektos Bookshop) and Agios Nikolaos (Lake Voulismeni & Ammoudi Beach). There's much more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stroll through Analipsi Beach, trot along with a tour on horseback, and kick back and relax at Potamos Beach.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Hersonissos online road trip planner.

Toronto, Canada to Hersonissos is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Toronto to Hersonissos due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Toronto in June, expect nights in Hersonissos to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Rethymnon.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Reptisland and Spiaggia Amoudy. Visiting Skinaria Beach and Kalivaki Beach will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rethymnon: Episkopi Beach (in Episkopi) and Plakias (Kourtaliotiko Gorge & Damnoni Beach). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Gorge of Mili, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in breathtaking views at Kotsifou Canyon, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Damoni Beach.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Rethymnon online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Hersonissos to Rethymnon in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. June in Rethymnon sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can go by car to Chania Town.

Kastro Gramvoussas and Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera will appeal to history buffs. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Souda Bay War Cemetery and Cathedral of Eisodion tis Theotokou. Explore Chania Town's surroundings by going to Kissamos (Archaeological Museum of Kissamos & Balos Lagoon), Falassarna Beach (in Falassarna) and German Military Cemetery (in Maleme). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Gialiskari beach, look for all kinds of wild species at Topolia Gorge, explore the historical opulence of Firkas Fortress, and stroll through Sougia Beach.

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You can drive from Rethymnon to Chania Town in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Chania Town are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Elafonissi.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): hike along Elafonisi Viewpoint, then kick back and relax at Elafonissi Beach, and then don't miss a visit to Chryssoskalitissa Monastery.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Elafonissi online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Chania Town to Elafonissi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Elafonissi are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.