To Greeks, Crete is the Megalonissi (Great Island), a hub of spectacular ancient art and architecture. Fabled as the land of King Minos, it is a unique world where civilization is counted by the millennium. From every point of view, travellers discover landscapes of amazing variety. Mountains split with deep gorges and honeycombed with caves, rise in sheer walls from the sea. Snow-capped peaks loom behind sandy shorelines, vineyards, and olive groves. Miles of beaches, some with a wealth of amenities and others isolated and unspoiled, fringe the coast.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Heraklion: the hometown and resting place of Nikos Kazantzakis, is the largest town of Crete. It distinguishes itself for its impressive fortress, the Venetian port and the fish taverns along the waterfront.
Chania: Stroll the romantic streets of Chania, admire its medieval architecture, elegant mansions and the wonderful Venetian port, the most famous spot in the town.
Rethymnon: one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Greece, the perfect combination of orthodox and Catholic churches, mosques, majestic mansions of Venetian architecture, arches and cobbled paths which create a magical atmosphere.
Agios Nikolaos: sitting partially upon the ruins of the ancient city of Lato pros Kamara, this coastal town is different from all other towns in Crete.
