Day 1  Heraklion
After collecting your rental car from the airport, make your own way to the hotel where a reservation has been made for you for one night.

Day 2  Heraklion - Sitia
After a visit to the Archaeological Museum and the Cathedral of St. Minas, protector of the city, visit the ruins of the Minoan palace of Knossos. South of Knossos, is the village of Archanes, with its beautifully restored Turkish houses and vineyards. Drive to Sitia a delightful harbour town. (B)

Day 3  Sitia – Aghios Nikolaos
After a visit the 15th century Monastery of Toplou, drive to Vai the first place in Europe to watch the sun rise every morning. Overnight in the picturesque harbour town of Aghios Nikolaos.(B)

Day 4  Aghios Nikolaos - Matala
Drive through the mountains and small villages of the fertile plain of Messara and see the ruins of the Minoan palace of Phaestos and the old Greek-Roman town of Gortys. Arrive in Matala, famous for its pre-historic caves, which were also homes for hippies during the 70’s. (B)

Day 5  Matala - Chania
Morning drive to Preveli Monastery, via the narrow gorge Kourtaliotiko. Then drive via small villages to the township of Rethymnon, before making your way to the charming town of Chania. (B)

Day 6  Chania
Spend the day exploring the old centre of Chania town and the Venetian harbour. Also visit the Public Market which is an impressive building in the town centre, and houses the local food shops and markets. (B)

Day 7  Chania
Today visit one or both of the most famous beaches in Crete, Elafonissi and or Falassarna or visit the famous Samaria Gorge. (B)

Day 8  Chania
Visit Souda Bay World War II War Cemetery en route to Chania Airport or Heraklion to return your rental car.(B)

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