31 days in Crete Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Crete tour planner
Start: Athens
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Elafonissi
— 1 night
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Chania Town
— 11 nights
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Rethymnon
— 9 nights
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Hersonissos
— 9 nights
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End: Athens
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Elafonissi — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): contemplate the long history of Agia Kiriaki Church, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Ascension, and then see the interesting displays at Museum of platanias. On your second day here, make a trip to Kandanos War Memorial, then look for gifts at Eva's Treasures, then stroll through Elafonisi Viewpoint, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Elafonissi Beach.
To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Elafonissi road trip app.
Athens to Elafonissi is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and taxi; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Chania Town.
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To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Elafonissi road trip app.
Athens to Elafonissi is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and taxi; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Chania Town.
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Chania Town — 11 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chania Town: Archaeological Site of Azoires (in Stilos), Agia Irini Gorge (in Sougia) and Kastro Gramvoussas (in Gramvousa). Spend the 7th (Sun) exploring nature at Samaria Gorge National Park. Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront activity at Old Venetian Harbor, learn about all things military at Maritime Museum of Crete, get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours, and get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of Chania.
To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Chania Town online day trip planner.
Drive from Elafonissi to Chania Town in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rethymnon.
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To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Chania Town online day trip planner.
Drive from Elafonissi to Chania Town in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rethymnon.
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Rethymnon — 9 nights
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Explore Rethymnon's surroundings by going to Spili (Maravel Garden, Folk Museum of Spili, &more), Agia Galini Beach (in Agia Galini) and Palace of Faistos (in Sivas). There's much more to do: visit Rethymnon Old Town, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery of Arkadi, look for all kinds of wild species at Reptisland, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kournas.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Rethymnon trip itinerary app.
Drive from Chania Town to Rethymnon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Hersonissos.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Rethymnon trip itinerary app.
Drive from Chania Town to Rethymnon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Hersonissos.
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Hersonissos — 9 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Heraklion (Domaine Paterianakis, Lyrarakis Winery, &more), House of Vrahassi Folk Exhibition (in Vrachasi) and Kazantzakis Museum (in Myrtia). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at The Palace of Knossos, get a new perspective on nature at The Natural History Museum of Crete, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, and get engrossed in the history at Kotsanas Museum.
For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Hersonissos online route planner.
You can drive from Rethymnon to Hersonissos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Rethymnon in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 15°C in Hersonissos. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can fly back home.
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For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Hersonissos online route planner.
You can drive from Rethymnon to Hersonissos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Rethymnon in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 15°C in Hersonissos. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can fly 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.
