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CRETE

From 1016 * ^ per person twin share
$

5 DAYS | CHANIA TO HERAKLION
TRAVEL TYPE: Independent
DEPARTS: 1 Apr – 31 Oct 23

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore Crete’s second largest city Chania, rich in
Byzantine and Venetian history
• Enjoy a night out in Heraklion with dinner included
at a local restaurant
• Make time to visit the Palace of Knossos
INCLUDES
• 4 nights 3 star accommodation
Chania, Crete • Meals as specified
• Transfer from Chania Airport or port to
TASTE OF CRETE 5 DAYS accommodation
CHANIA – HERAKLION • Transfer from Chania to Heraklion
• Transfer from accommodation to Heraklion
Day 1: Chania Day 4: Heraklion (BD) Airport or port
Upon arrival in Chania, you will be met and transferred Enjoy a full day taking in the splendour of Crete’s
to your hotel. Head to the Venetian Old Port district capital. Stroll along the city walls and the infamous 25th ^Price includes EUR1.50 tourism tax per room per night to
where you’ll find great tavernas, live music, museums, of August Street to Lion Square or visit the Palace of be paid directly to the hotel by you. Price valid for 1 Apr – 25
Jun, 1 – 31 Oct 23.
beaches and plenty of shops to fill your afternoon. Stay Knossos, the legendary home of the Minotaur. Enjoy
the next two nights in Chania. dinner tonight at a local restaurant in Heraklion Town.
Day 2: Chania (B) Day 5: Heraklion (B)
Spend a full day enjoying Chania at your leisure. With its Enjoy a final breakfast before checking out of your hotel Chania
picturesque harbour and old city, this beautiful Venetian for your transfer to the airport or port. 2
town enthrals all. Soak up the historic charms of the Old 2 Heraklion
Town as you wander through the alleyways and take in (B = breakfast, D = dinner) • Palace of
the Venetian architecture. Explore the Firka Fortress and Crete Knossos
the Nautical Museum of Crete, located at the entrance
to the old harbor.
Day 3: Chania to Heraklion (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Heraklion by
car. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore. START/FINISH
Stay the next two nights in Heraklion. OVERNIGHT
ATTRACTION

From 1944 * ^ per person twin share
$

11 DAYS | HERAKLION TO CHANIA
TRAVEL TYPE: Self Drive
DEPARTS: 1 Apr – 31 Oct 23

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the town of Chania by bicycle or on foot
• Sun yourself on the picturesque beaches of
Agios Nikolaos
• Get off the well-worn route and discover Lasithi
Plateau
• Wander through the Old Port district of Chania
INCLUDES
Agios Nikolaos, Crete • 10 nights 3 to 4 star accommodation
• Meals as specified
EXPLORE CRETE SELF DRIVE 11 DAYS • 11 days category B car rental
HERAKLION – ELOUNDA – RETHYMNO – CHANIA ^Price includes EUR1.50 tourism tax per room per night for
3 star hotels and EUR3 tourism tax per room per night for 4
Day 1: Heraklion Arrive at Heraklion airport and pick up Day 6: Elounda to Rethymno (B) – 146km After breakfast, star hotels to be paid directly to the hotel by you. Price valid
your hire car. Stay the next two nights in Heraklion. check-out of your hotel and head to Rethymno. Find a lovely for 1 Apr – 5 May, 16 – 31 Oct 23.
Day 2: Heraklion (B) Heraklion is the perfect base for al fresco restaurant for lunch and wander the old town before
exploration with many interesting sites to visit, including arriving at your hotel where you will spend two nights.
the archaeological sites of Knossos, the Fortress of Day 7: Rethymno (B) Today is free to explore. Rethymno
Heraklion Town and various monasteries. Town features a picturesque port.
Day 3: Heraklion to Elounda (B) – 113kms After breakfast, Day 8: Rethymno to Chania (B) – 66km After breakfast, 3 Chania
check-out of your hotel and drive to Elounda. On the check-out of your hotel for the drive to Chania. Stay the Rethymno
way, stop at the seaside resort of Hersonissos. Head next three nights in Chania. 2 2 Heraklion
off the well-worn route and travel through the Lasithi Day 9: Chania (B) Today, discover the town of Chania. Stroll 3 • Elounda
Agios Nikolaos
Plateau. Here you can discover picturesque villages, through the alleys of the Old Town and enjoy a sunset Crete
authentic tavernas, churches and monasteries. Arrive at dinner in the Tabakaria neighbourhood.
Elounda, your base for the next three nights.
Day 4: Elounda (B) The day is free to discover this town Day 10: Chania (B) Another free day to explore Chania and
the surrounding area.
with its spectacular coastline and shaded beaches. Day 11: Chania (B) – 15km Drive to Chania airport and
Day 5: Agios Nikolaos Day Trip (B) – 20 kms Head south return your hire car before your departure flight.
and spend the day exploring Agios Nikolaos. Stroll the START/FINISH
marina and enjoy some retail therapy. (B = breakfast) OVERNIGHT

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for travel in low season. Prices for
tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 45