Discovering Crete, Self-drive
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Art and architecture
- Family
- duration 8 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 6-99 yrs
- max group size 50
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-35569
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Footprint
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- Operated in English
- Starts Heraklion, Greece
- Ends Heraklion, Greece +4
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Chania: Stroll the romantic streets of Chania, admire its medieval architecture, elegant mansions and the wonderful Venetian port, the most famous spot in the town.
- Agios Nikolaos: sitting partially upon the ruins of the ancient city of Lato pros Kamara, this coastal town is different from all other towns in Crete.
Starting and ending in Heraklion, the "Discovering Crete, Self-drive" trip is a self-guided self-drive or vehicle rental trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Chania, Heraklion, Elounda and 3 other destinations in Greece. "Discovering Crete, Self-drive" is a private trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
To Greeks, Crete is the Megalonissi (Great Island), a hub of spectacular ancient art and architecture. Fabled as the land of King Minos, it is a unique world where civilization is counted by the millennium. From every point of view, travellers discover landscapes of amazing variety. Mountains split with deep gorges and honeycombed with caves, rise in sheer walls from the sea. Snow-capped peaks loom behind sandy shorelines, vineyards, and olive groves. Miles of beaches, some with a wealth of amenities and others isolated and unspoiled, fringe the coast.
To Greeks, Crete is the Megalonissi (Great Island), a hub of spectacular ancient art and architecture. Fabled as the land of King Minos, it is a unique world where civilization is counted by the millennium. From every point of view, travellers discover landscapes of amazing variety. Mountains split with deep gorges and honeycombed with caves, rise in sheer walls from the sea. Snow-capped peaks loom behind sandy shorelines, vineyards, and olive groves. Miles of beaches, some with a wealth of amenities and others isolated and unspoiled, fringe the coast.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrival Crete / Car-pick Up – Heraklion (3km – 15min)
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Day 2: Heraklion
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Day 3: Heraklion – Chania (141km – 2hrs)
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Day 4: Chania – Elafonissi – Chania (165km – 4hrs)
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Day 5: Chania – Rethymnon (65km – 1hr)
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Day 6: Rethymnon – Agios Nikolaos – Elounda – Spinalonga – Agios Nikolaos (160km – 2.5hrs)
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Day 7: Agios Nikolaos – Sitia – Agios Nikolaos (190km – 4hrs)
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Day 8: Agios Nikolaos – Car Drop-off/ Departure Crete (60km – 1hr)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Olympic or similar 3*
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Arkadi or similar 3*
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Olympic Palladium or similar 3*
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Apollon or similar 3*
Meals
- 7 Breakfasts
Transport
- Pick-up and drop-off at Crete International Airport
Others
- 7-Day care hire
- Unlimited mileage
- Full insurance package with zero excess and VAT (CDW, theft protection, third party insurance and fire protection)
- Car Group A = Nissan Pixo A/C or similar
- Car Group B = Fiat Panda or similar
- Car Group C = Skoda Fabia or similar
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
- The insurance does not cover all damages caused to the vehicle while using it on a nonasphaltic road (i.e. Balos) or when violating the traffic law (i.e. driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, exceeding the speed limit, red light etc.)
- Insurance paid on the spot: for Glass insurance coverage and coverage for tires and under part of the car
- Age Restrictions: Drivers must be between 21-68 years old. The renter must own and present a valid driving license for at least 12 months prior to rental
- After working hours: Deliveries and collections between 21:00-23:30hrs and 23:30-07:00 hrs will be charged extra
- One way fee: There is a charge for one way rentals
- Deliveries and collections to hotels will be charged extra depending on the location of the hotel
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Discovering Crete, Self-drive tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 19 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceDiscovering Crete, Self-drive tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Discovering Crete, Self-drive tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
Please note that this tour is a suggested itinerary. While the sites listed may be visited independently, the package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees
Please consider that the driving times and distances are estimated and that they can vary because of many circumstances, such as the specific route is taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc. We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed ÂThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
- Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
- Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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