Treasures Of Crete, Private Tour
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- Beach
- Art and architecture
- Young Adults
- duration 7 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 50
- guiding method Partially guided
- Tour Code BM-33868
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- Operated in English, German, French
- Starts Heraklion, Greece
- Ends Heraklion, Greece +9
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Spinalonga: “The Island”, one of the best seller books in 2009. The story of the book takes place on the island of Spinalonga, during its years as a leper colony.
- Chania: the Town is a romantic place to stroll around, with Medieval architecture, elegant mansions and a wonderful Venetian port, the most famous spot of the town.
Start and end in Heraklion, the "Treasures Of Crete, Private Tour" is a self-guided art and architecture trip that takes 7 days. You will travel through Lasithi, Knossos, Elounda and 8 other destinations in Greece. "Treasures Of Crete, Private Tour" is a private which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
It’s hard to pick our favourite Greek island, but Crete– the largest and most diverse of all – is undoubtedly a top contender for the title. As well as the usual Greek staples like amazing sunshine, cuisine and beaches, Crete boasts a truly distinct culture, rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes. From Venetian towns to dazzling mountains, Crete’s diversity makes it really stand out from the crowd.
It’s hard to pick our favourite Greek island, but Crete– the largest and most diverse of all – is undoubtedly a top contender for the title. As well as the usual Greek staples like amazing sunshine, cuisine and beaches, Crete boasts a truly distinct culture, rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes. From Venetian towns to dazzling mountains, Crete’s diversity makes it really stand out from the crowd.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrival Crete (22km – 30 Min)
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Day 2: Crete: Day At Leisure
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Day 3: Crete: Boat Trip To The Island Of Spinalonga (130km – 8hrs)
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Day 4: Crete: Palace Of Knossos And Heraklion Town (42km – 7/8hrs)
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Day 5: Crete: West Crete, Rethymnon And Chania (326km – 10/11hrs)
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Day 6: Crete: Land Rover Tour And Explore The Birthplace Of Zeus (120km – 7/8hrs)
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Day 7: Departure Crete (16/22km – 20/30min)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 6 nights' accommodation
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Olympic Heraklion or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Olive Green Heraklion or similar 4*
Meals
- 6 Breakfasts
- 6 Dinners
- 2 Lunches (non-exclusivity at local taverns)
Transport
- Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the tour (Day 3-6)
- Inbound/Outbound air-conditioned private transfers from/to Heraklion Airport
Guide
- Operated with English or German or French-speaking local guide (Day 3-5) on a private basis
Others
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Spinalonga island tour & Elounda Port (boat trip on shared basis) (Day 3); the Archaeological site of Knossos and Heraklion Museum (Day 4); Rethymnon and Chania (Day 5); Land Rover tour and the birthplace of Zeus (Day 6)
- 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
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Treasures 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 24 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceTreasures 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 Treasures 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.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
Day 6: 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.
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