8 days in Crete Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Crete journey planner
Start: Newark
Fly to Chania International Airport, Drive to Chania Town
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Chania Town
— 2 nights
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Rethymnon
— 2 nights
Drive
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Hersonissos
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Newark
Sat, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 24
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Chania Town — 2 nights
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Get in touch with nature at Seitan Limania Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Visit Agii Apostoli Beach and Iguana Beach for some beach relaxation. Venture out of the city with trips to Ancient Olive Tree (in Vouves), German Military Cemetery (in Maleme) and Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) (in Akrotiri). Next up on the itinerary: explore the different monuments and memorials at Souda Bay War Cemetery, get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of Chania, make a trip to Lighthouse of Chania, and delve into the distant past at Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera.
To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Chania Town tour itinerary tool.
Newark, USA to Chania Town is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Newark to Chania Town due to the time zone difference. In June, daily temperatures in Chania Town can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Rethymnon.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Chania Town tour itinerary tool.
Newark, USA to Chania Town is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Newark to Chania Town due to the time zone difference. In June, daily temperatures in Chania Town can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Rethymnon.
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Rethymnon — 2 nights
On the 21st (Wed), pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nicholas Church, take a memorable tour with Tours, and then take a memorable tour with Tours. On the 22nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Plakias Beach, then kick back and relax at Damnoni Beach, and then kick back and relax at Spiaggia Amoudy.
To see ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Rethymnon itinerary website.
Traveling by car from Chania Town to Rethymnon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in June, and nighttime lows around 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Hersonissos.
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To see ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Rethymnon itinerary website.
Traveling by car from Chania Town to Rethymnon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in June, and nighttime lows around 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Hersonissos.
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Hersonissos — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): examine the collection at Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, kick back and relax at Stalis Beach, and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On the next day, take in the waterfront activity at Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion, explore the historical opulence of Castello del Molo (Koules), then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint Titus, and finally get engrossed in the history at Historical Museum of Crete.
To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hersonissos online tour planner.
You can drive from Rethymnon to Hersonissos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in June, and nighttime lows around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hersonissos online tour planner.
You can drive from Rethymnon to Hersonissos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in June, and nighttime lows around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to 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.
