23 days in Crete Itinerary
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Ierapetra
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Vai
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Agia Pelagia
— 2 nights
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Sissi
— 2 nights
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Agios Nikolaos
— 14 nights
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Ierapetra — 2 nights
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Bride of the Libyan Sea
Ierapetra, Europe's southernmost city, sits on Crete's southwestern coastline and draws attention with its mild weather and award-winning beaches.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): step off the mainland to explore Chrissi Island, make a short side trip with Chrissi Island Daily Cruises - Christina Boat, then make a trip to The Turkish Mosque, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Paralia Myrtos. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Koutsounari Long Beach, make a trip to Minoan Water Tanks, and then kick back and relax at Makrigialos Beach.
To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Ierapetra trip planning tool.
If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major aiports are Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Karpathos Airport and Chania International Airport. In September, daily temperatures in Ierapetra can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Vai.
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Vai — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): head outdoors with Natura Water Sports and then kick back and relax at Vai Beach. Keep things going the next day: delve into the distant past at Archaeological Site of Itanos, then enjoy the sand and surf at Kouremenos Beach, and then kick back and relax at Maridati Beach.
To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Vai online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Ierapetra to Vai takes 2 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Agia Pelagia.
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Traveling by car from Ierapetra to Vai takes 2 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Agia Pelagia.
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Agia Pelagia — 2 nights
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On the 13th (Wed), kick back and relax at Agia Pelagia Beach, then kick back and relax at Ligaria Beach, then look for gifts at Jewel Art, and finally kick back and relax at Mononaftis Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Thu): relax in the rural setting at Snail Farm and Fun, Head underground at Cave Of Zeus, and then kick back and relax at Karavostasi Beach.
To find reviews and more tourist information, you can read our Agia Pelagia vacation planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Vai to Agia Pelagia. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to drive to Sissi.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Vai to Agia Pelagia. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to drive to Sissi.
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Sissi — 2 nights
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Quiet and calm, the village of Sissi provides a perfect antidote to the boisterous resorts located elsewhere on Crete's northwestern coastline.Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at House of Vrahassi Folk Exhibition, tour the pleasant surroundings at Avlaki beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Boufos Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Agios Georgios Monastery, kick back and relax at Milatos Beach, explore the fascinating underground world of Milatos Cave, then stop by Marshmellow Shop, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Sisi Fish Spa Therapy.
To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Sissi online tour planner.
Getting from Agia Pelagia to Sissi by car takes about an hour. Traveling from Agia Pelagia in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Sissi, with lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car to Agios Nikolaos.
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Agios Nikolaos — 14 nights
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A tour of Agios Nikolaos leads visitors through charming neighborhoods with white washed houses, squares with taverns, steep pedestrian streets, and sea as a backdrop, ideal for exploration on foot.Change things up with these side-trips from Agios Nikolaos: Paralia Mochlos (in Sitia), Archaeological Site Mochlos Islet (Psillos) (in Mochlos) and Kavousi (Votania Herbs & Azorias Ancient Olive Tree). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Voulismeni, explore the ancient world of Gournia Minoiki Poli, experience rural life at Cretan Olive Oil Farm, and relax and rejuvenate at Aegeo Spas.
To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Agios Nikolaos tour planner.
Traveling by car from Sissi to Agios Nikolaos takes an hour. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C.
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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.
