13 days in Crete Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Crete trip planner
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Hersonissos
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Chania Town
— 6 nights
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Hersonissos — 6 nights
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Kids will enjoy The Palace of Knossos and CRETAquarium. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hersonissos: Elounda (Spinalonga (Kalydon) & Ieros Naos Agios Konstandinou kai Elenis), Agios Nikolaos (Ekklisia Analipsi & Lake Voulismeni) and Church of Agios Mathaios Sinaites (in Heraklion). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 4th (Mon) at Watercity Waterpark Themed Park. And it doesn't end there: observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, step into the grandiose world of Castello del Molo (Koules), get in on the family fun at Labyrinth Theme Park, and relax and rejuvenate at Aegeo Spas.
To find where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Hersonissos trip tool.
Genoa, Italy to Hersonissos is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Genoa to Hersonissos is 1 hour. In August in Hersonissos, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Chania Town.
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To find where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Hersonissos trip tool.
Genoa, Italy to Hersonissos is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Genoa to Hersonissos is 1 hour. In August in Hersonissos, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Chania Town.
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Chania Town — 6 nights
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Family-friendly places like Elafonissi Beach and Rethymnon Old Town will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Chania Town: Elafonissi (Elafonisi Viewpoint & Aspri Limni Beach), Balos Lagoon (in Kissamos) and Kastro Gramvoussas (in Gramvousa). Spend the 11th (Mon) exploring nature at Samaria Gorge National Park. The adventure continues: make a trip to Old Venetian Harbor, steep yourself in history at The Venetian Fortezza, stroll the grounds of German Military Cemetery, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of St. George.
For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Chania Town trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Hersonissos to Chania Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Chania Town are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
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For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Chania Town trip itinerary site.
Traveling by car from Hersonissos to Chania Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Chania Town are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
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Crete travel guide
Great Island
The largest of the Greek islands, Crete offers travelers more than just sun, sea, and sand. Famed for its warm hospitality, outstanding infrastructure, and contrasting landscapes, the island represents one of the world's richest areas in terms of history and culture. Crete burst onto the world scene over 4,000 years ago, when it served as the center of the Minoan civilization, one of Europe's earliest organized societies. Despite the island's wealth of developed beaches, the traces of the mysterious and enchanting Minoan empire remain Crete's top attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world. The island capital Heraklion provides an ideal base for exploring a renowned Minoan palace complex, the site of Europe's oldest city.
