The Labyrinth Of Crete

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 5 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 30
  • guiding method Partially guided
  • Tour Code BM-33324
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Heraklion, Greece
  • Ends Heraklion, Greece
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Palace of Knossos: Known for being one of the oldest cities in Europe, Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on the beautiful island of Crete.
  • Lassithi Plateau: The tranquil Lasithi Plateau, 900m above sea level, is an arrestingly beautiful expanse of green fields interspersed with almond trees and orchards.
  • Spinalonga: Boat trip to the magnificent island with fortresses dating from the Venetian period.
  • Elounda: Visit the picturesque fishing village in the lovely Mirabello Bay.
The "The Labyrinth Of Crete" trip starts from and ends in Heraklion. It is an art and architecture tour that takes 5 days taking you through Knossos, Elounda, Gouves and 5 other destinations in Greece. "The Labyrinth Of Crete" is a self-guided group trip that 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 is the land of King Minos, it is a unique world where civilization is counted by the millennium. From every point of view, travelers 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. Join us to discover the Palace of Knossos, explore Spinalonga island, admire Lassithi Plateau and much more during this memorable five-day tour of the island.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Heraklion (25 Km - 30 Min)
  • Day 2: Boat Trip To The Island Of Spinalonga (130 Km – 8 Hrs)
  • Day 3: Palace Of Knossos – Heraklion Town (42 Km – 8 Hrs)
  • Day 4: Land Rover Tour – Explore The Birthplace Of Zeus (120 Km – 8 Hrs)
  • Day 5: Departure Heraklion (25 Km - 30 Min)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 4 Nights' accommodation
  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Hersonissos Central or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Hersonissos Maris or similar 4*
Meals
  • 4 Breakfast
  • 2 Lunches (1 lunch during Landrover Tour with unlimited wine and 1 Cretan Lunch in Elounda excluding drinks)
  • 4 Dinners
Transport
  • Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour
  • Inbound/Outbound air-conditioned shared transfers from/to Heraklion Airport
Guide
  • Operated with local English speaking guide on a shared basis on day 2 and 3
Others
  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: the Archaeological sites of Knossos, Archaeological Museum, the boat trip (shared basis) to the island of Spinalonga, Spinalonga island tour, Land Rover Tour
  • Gouves or Chersonissos area:
  • OPTIONAL EXTRA:
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Flight tickets or visa fees
  • Airport taxes for domestic and international flights
  • Gratuities for driver and guide
  • Optional tours
  • 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
  • Zeus Cave entrance fee on Day 4
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Trace Hayes
  • On Sep 03 2022
5 - Excellent
Excellent
We were picked up from Heriklion and taken to our hotel. Hotel was good, my only comment is that we would have preferred to pay a little extra and gone all inclusive as we could only have food in the evening meal which also... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Labyrinth Of Crete 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.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 April 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Labyrinth Of Crete 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.

Visa

For this The Labyrinth Of Crete 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.

Know Before You Go

Walking shoes recommended for Zeus Cave visit Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice  We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, security reasons, or Corona restrictions. Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary.  No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed Please note the clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels Please note that the inbound airport-hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This 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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