8 days in Crete Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Crete visit planner
Start: Paris
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Rethymnon
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Hersonissos
— 4 nights
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End: Paris
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Rethymnon — 3 nights
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Rethymnon combines the old-fashioned charm of a small town with proximity to long sandy beaches with all the modern conveniences usually found in big tourist resorts.Change things up with these side-trips from Rethymnon: Souda (Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera & Souda Bay War Cemetery), Chania Town (Old Venetian Harbor, Agia Aikaterini Church, &more) and Georgioupolis Safari (in Georgioupolis). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Rethymnon Old Town, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery of Arkadi, take a leisurely stroll along Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno, and take an in-depth tour of Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno.
To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Rethymnon trip itinerary website.
Paris, France to Rethymnon is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Paris to Rethymnon. Traveling from Paris in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Rethymnon: highs are around 28°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Hersonissos.
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Hersonissos — 4 nights
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Wholeheartedly dedicated to tourism, Hersonissos remains best known for its vibrant nightlife, its bars and clubs attracting partygoers from around the world.Get out of town with these interesting Hersonissos side-trips: Lake Voulismeni (in Agios Nikolaos), Koronekes (in Archanes) and Heraklion (The Natural History Museum of Crete, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, &more). The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of The Palace of Knossos, get engrossed in the history at Historical Museum of Crete, contemplate the long history of Spinalonga (Kalydon), and observe the fascinating underwater world at CRETAquarium.
To see ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Hersonissos road trip planning tool.
Getting from Rethymnon to Hersonissos by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. October in Hersonissos sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) 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.
