Popular Crete Vacation Itineraries

If you're already in Greece getting to Crete is easy. Many cities have direct flights to either of the island's airports, Chania and Heraklion, and if you're already in the Cyclades then a relatively short ferry is also an option. The car ferry from Athens takes too long to be worth considering. There are no direct flights from the US to Crete but many cities throughout Europe also have inexpensive direct flights to Crete so you can either book a flight with stops, or make the most of the opportunity and spend a couple of days in another of our European destinations on the way.

Yes! Crete can give you everything you expect from a Greece vacation and more! Marvellous coastline and beaches, rich gastronomic culture that Greeks not from Crete praise as the country's best food, and even some ancient ruins. Crete is one of the most welcoming and easy-going parts of Greece and would make for a hard-to-beat introduction to the country.

We recommend at least a week if you're staying in more than one destination in Crete and even that will most likely leave you wishing you had longer! If you have just a few days for Crete as part of a tour including other islands we suggest keeping to to one destination . If you want to do more sightseeing than relaxation we suggest Chania for the widest choice of excursions, or Heraklion if ancient ruins are top of your list. For a relaxed stay, Agios Nikolaos, with its beachfront properties, fits the bill best.

Crete is perfect for honeymooners. With the ability to pick from old town centre hotels to be in the thick of it for food tours and day trips, to beachfront resorts for some pampering and relaxation, and the options for cooking classes, guided hikes through spectacular gorges, or private or shared sailing days, Crete is a goldilocks destination for honeymooners. Crete's cuisine is considered Greece's best and when paired with local wines, every meal is a celebration.