7 days in Crete Itinerary
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Start: Valletta, Island of Malta
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Hersonissos
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Rethymnon
— 4 nights
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End: Valletta, Island of Malta
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Hersonissos — 2 nights
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You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Palace of Knossos and Spinalonga (Kalydon). Your inner history buff will appreciate Castello del Molo (Koules) and Church of Saint Titus. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, stroll through Stalis Beach, take an in-depth tour of Historical Museum of Crete, and go for a stroll along the water at Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion.
For photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Hersonissos trip itinerary app.
Valletta, Malta to Hersonissos is an approximately 8-hour flight. Traveling from Valletta to Hersonissos, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Valletta in April, Hersonissos is a bit cooler at night with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Rethymnon.
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For photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Hersonissos trip itinerary app.
Valletta, Malta to Hersonissos is an approximately 8-hour flight. Traveling from Valletta to Hersonissos, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Valletta in April, Hersonissos is a bit cooler at night with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Rethymnon.
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Rethymnon — 4 nights
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Your inner history buff will appreciate Lighthouse of Chania and The Holy Monastery of Preveli. Get in touch with nature at Off-Road Tours and Plakias Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rethymnon: Kourtaliotiko Gorge (in Plakias), Souda (Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera & Souda Bay War Cemetery) and Reptisland (in Melidoni). And it doesn't end there: visit Rethymnon Old Town, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nicholas Church, look for all kinds of wild species at Gorge of Mili, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Minoiko Nekrotafeio Armenon.
To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Rethymnon trip planner.
You can drive from Hersonissos to Rethymnon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In April in Rethymnon, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Rethymnon trip planner.
You can drive from Hersonissos to Rethymnon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In April in Rethymnon, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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.
