An in-depth journey across Greece's largest island—combining 4 nights in Venetian Chania, 2 nights in Rethymno/South Coast, and 3 nights in Heraklion and Elounda for Minoan palaces, gorges, pink-sand lagoons, and legendary Cretan cuisine.
An in-depth journey across Greece's largest island—combining 4 nights in Venetian Chania, 2 nights in Rethymno/South Coast, and 3 nights in Heraklion and Elounda for Minoan palaces, gorges, pink-sand lagoons, and legendary Cretan cuisine.
Duration10 days
PaceRelaxed Island Road Trip
Best seasonMay–June & September–October
Est. budget€1,100 – €2,400 per person
Route overview
Day 1 — Arrive in Chania & Old Venetian Harbor Sunset Walk:
Day 2 — Elafonisi Pink Sand Lagoon & Falassarna West Coast: