Captivating Crete tour with olive oil tasting
- Sun holiday
- 7, 8, 10, 11, 14 or 15 nights
- Greece
- total price from £ 1,258.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Discover the natural and ancient wonders of Crete on an epic island escape, including an olive oil tour and tasting, breakfast, flights, and car hire
The scenic island of Crete - the largest of the Greek islands - has a diverse landscape of beautiful golden beaches, picturesque villages and towns, famous ancient wonders, and striking rocky peaks overlooking the enchanting Aegean Sea; all of which can be enjoyed on this gorgeous getaway. Whether you opt to traverse the west and south coasts or choose to tour the east of the island, you'll get the chance to explore some of this captivating island's best bits - think Chania, Plakias, Rethymno Hersonissos and Agios Nikolaos. And for a truly authentic Greek experience, you'll get the chance to head on an olive oil-making tour and tasting at one of two award-winning olive oil estates.
Included
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Seven, 10 or 14 nights touring Crete
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Choice between two itineraries
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Breakfast throughout
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Half-board basis at Nefeli Hotel (or similar) and Miramare Resort & Spa (or similar)
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Olive oil tour and tasting at Terra Creta or Vasilakis Estate (depending on itinerary)
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Return flight from Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Leeds, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, London Stansted to Chania
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Return flight from Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Leeds, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Liverpool, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, London Stansted to Heraklion
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Car hire included
Day 1-2: Chania
After your flight from the UK, start your Greek getaway on Greece's largest island Crete, with resplendent sunshine, warm ocean waters, and golden sand beaches, it's an idyllic island destination - and Chania is the perfect place to indulge in all of this. As a treasure trove boasting stunning beac…
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Day 3-4: Plakias
Just south of Rethymno is the stunning coastal village of Plakias. Contrary to the meaning of its name, which in Greek is 'flat', the landscape is mountainous and dramatic, and dominated by the beautiful curve of sandy beach that is Plakias Bay. Be sure to hike the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, which is one…
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Day 5-7: Rethymno
The enchanting port city of Rethymno is up next. The city's grand Venetian architecture cuts a dramatic shape on Crete’s northern coast, lapped by the sparkling azure waters of the Sea of Crete, and overlooked by a hilltop citadel. History seeps from the blocky stone walls of the charming Old Town,…
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Day 1-3: Chania
After your flight from the UK, start your Greek getaway on Greece's largest island Crete, with resplendent sunshine, warm ocean waters, and golden sand beaches, it's an idyllic island destination - and Chania is the perfect place to indulge in all of this. As a treasure trove boasting stunning beac…
Read more
Day 4-6: Plakias
Just south of Rethymno is the stunning coastal village of Plakias. Contrary to the meaning of its name, which in Greek is 'flat', the landscape is mountainous and dramatic, and dominated by the beautiful curve of sandy beach that is Plakias Bay. Be sure to hike the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, which is one…
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Day 7-10: Rethymno
The enchanting port city of Rethymno is up next. The city's grand Venetian architecture cuts a dramatic shape on Crete’s northern coast, lapped by the sparkling azure waters of the Sea of Crete, and overlooked by a hilltop citadel. History seeps from the blocky stone walls of the charming Old Town,…
Read more
Day 1-4: Chania
After your flight from the UK, start your Greek getaway on Greece's largest island Crete, with resplendent sunshine, warm ocean waters, and golden sand beaches, it's an idyllic island destination - and Chania is the perfect place to indulge in all of this. As a treasure trove boasting stunning beac…
Read more
Day 5-9: Plakias
Just south of Rethymno is the stunning coastal village of Plakias. Contrary to the meaning of its name, which in Greek is 'flat', the landscape is mountainous and dramatic, and dominated by the beautiful curve of sandy beach that is Plakias Bay. Be sure to hike the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, which is one…
Read more
Day 10-14: Rethymno
The enchanting port city of Rethymno is up next. The city's grand Venetian architecture cuts a dramatic shape on Crete’s northern coast, lapped by the sparkling azure waters of the Sea of Crete, and overlooked by a hilltop citadel. History seeps from the blocky stone walls of the charming Old Town,…
Read more
Day 1-3: Hersonissos
After your flight from the UK, start Greek getaway on Greece's largest island Crete, with resplendent sunshine, warm ocean waters, and golden sand beaches, it's an idyllic island destination - and Hersonissos is the perfect place to indulge in all of this. Situated on the north coast, and a fusion …
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Day 4-5: Agios Nikolaos
Next on your Cretan tour is Agios Nikolaos, the postcard-pretty port town on Mirabello Bay that’s celebrated for its cosmopolitan vibe and laid-back beach life. You’re surrounded by beautiful beaches and charming sights – think the village of Kritsa, Knossos Palace, the Church of Agios Nikolaos, an…
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Day 6-7: Rethymno
The enchanting port city of Rethymno is up next. The city's grand Venetian architecture cuts a dramatic shape on Crete’s northern coast, lapped by the sparkling azure waters of the Sea of Crete, and overlooked by a hilltop citadel. History seeps from the blocky stone walls of the charming Old Town,…
Read more
Day 1-4: Hersonissos
After your flight from the UK, start Greek getaway on Greece's largest island Crete, with resplendent sunshine, warm ocean waters, and golden sand beaches, it's an idyllic island destination - and Hersonissos is the perfect place to indulge in all of this. Situated on the north coast, and a fusion …
Read more
Day 5-7: Agios Nikolaos
Next on your Cretan tour is Agios Nikolaos, the postcard-pretty port town on Mirabello Bay that’s celebrated for its cosmopolitan vibe and laid-back beach life. You’re surrounded by beautiful beaches and charming sights – think the village of Kritsa, Knossos Palace, the Church of Agios Nikolaos, an…
Read more
Day 8-10: Rethymno
The enchanting port city of Rethymno is up next. The city's grand Venetian architecture cuts a dramatic shape on Crete’s northern coast, lapped by the sparkling azure waters of the Sea of Crete, and overlooked by a hilltop citadel. History seeps from the blocky stone walls of the charming Old Town,…
Read more
Day 1-5: Hersonissos
After your flight from the UK, start Greek getaway on Greece's largest island Crete, with resplendent sunshine, warm ocean waters, and golden sand beaches, it's an idyllic island destination - and Hersonissos is the perfect place to indulge in all of this. Situated on the north coast, and a fusion …
Read more
Day 6-9: Agios Nikolaos
Next on your Cretan tour is Agios Nikolaos, the postcard-pretty port town on Mirabello Bay that’s celebrated for its cosmopolitan vibe and laid-back beach life. You’re surrounded by beautiful beaches and charming sights – think the village of Kritsa, Knossos Palace, the Church of Agios Nikolaos, an…
Read more
Day 10-14: Rethymno
The enchanting port city of Rethymno is up next. The city's grand Venetian architecture cuts a dramatic shape on Crete’s northern coast, lapped by the sparkling azure waters of the Sea of Crete, and overlooked by a hilltop citadel. History seeps from the blocky stone walls of the charming Old Town,…
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Excluded
- Local taxes
- Excursions
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Additional Information
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