Island of Crete Itineraries
History
and Nature
The island of Crete is uniquely
located at the crossroads of three continents and is world renowned for the
remains of the palaces of the oldest European (Minoan) civilization, its culinary traditions and
pristine nature.
Some points of interest
include: millions of olive trees, mountain ranges with 2400 meter peaks, 4000
year old Minoan palaces, Byzantine era architecture, the healthy and natural
Mediterranean diet, spectacular beaches & bays.
Experience the Wonders of Crete with Personalized Itineraries
Jeep Tour Highlights the church of Panagia Kera with the best preserved
frescoes of Cretan Byzantin sacred art, the traditional village of Kritsa and Katharo Plateau, a drive
through a pine forest with views of Mirabello Bay. Istro Paraliaki Bay and a swim
in the pearl clear blue-green sea and a leasurly lunch - grilled octopus or souflakia, greek salad and a glass of wine or beer -
at a tavern by the sea with the roof made of palm leaves. And an unforgettable
sunset!
Lassithi
Plateau, Zeus Cave and Herakleion Through the intact
landscape you reach the agricultural Plateau
of Lassithi settled in the heart of the mountains. From there, climb to the
Zeus cave – the birthplace of the
supreme pantheon god. After refreshments, continue your journey on winding roads,
with views of windmills, to the Venitian capital Herakleion. After a walking tour of the city, there will be enough
time for shopping and late lunch.
Ierapetra Chrissi Isle Monastiraki From Crete`s
south coast town of Ierapetra you
journey by boat to Chrissi Isle,
with golden sand beaches and protected cedars of Lebanon, for a swim in the
Libyan sea. Then, Monastiraki and a
tavern under mulberry trees offering unique Cretan fare.
Agios Nikolaos Elounda Plaka Spinalonga Isle The picturesque
town of Agios Nikolaos features a
bottomless lake - according to legend. Then onto Elounda
and the fishermen's village of Plaka. A boat will ferry you to Spinalonga to view examples of Venetian
and Ottoman architecture.
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