The Labyrinth Of Crete, Private Tour
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Art and architecture
- Young Adults
- duration 5 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 50
- guiding method Partially guided
- Tour Code BM-33869
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English, German, French
- Palace of Knossos: Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city.
- 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.
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, 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.
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Day 1: Arrival Crete (6km – 15 Min)
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Day 2: Crete: Boat Trip To The Island Of Spinalonga (130km – 8hrs)
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Day 3: Crete: Palace Of Knossos – Heraklion Town (42km – 8hrs)
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Day 4: Crete: Land Rover Tour – Explore The Birthplace Of Zeus (120km – 8hrs)
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Day 5: Departure Crete (6km – 15 Min)
- 4 nights' accommodation
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Olympic Heraklion or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Olive Green Heraklion or similar 4*
- 4 Breakfast
- 2 Lunches (non-exclusivity at local taverns)
- 4 Dinners
- Air-conditioned private transportation (Day 2-4)
- Inbound/Outbound air-conditioned private transfers from/to Heraklion Airport
- Operated with English or German or French-speaking local guide (Day 2, 3) on a private basis
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Spinalonga island tour & Elounda Port (boat trip on shared basis) (Day 2); the Archaeological site of Knossos and Heraklion Museum (Day 3); Land Rover tour and the birthplace of Zeus (Day 4)
- Meet & Greet
- Zeus' cave entrance fee
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- 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.
- 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
- Earn US$ 39+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Labyrinth Of Crete, Private Tour 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 28 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 April 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceThe Labyrinth Of Crete, Private Tour 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 The Labyrinth Of Crete, Private Tour 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.
Day 4: Long walks and climbs require appropriate shoes
Private group transfers require all participants to arrive and depart with the same flight/time or same boat/time 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  In many hotels in Greece, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room 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.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.