Gorges, lagoons, Minoan palaces and the healthiest cuisine in the Mediterranean.
Greece’s largest island is big enough for a proper road trip: hike the Samaria Gorge, swim at Balos and Elafonisi, explore Knossos and Venetian Chania, and eat superb olive oil, cheese and wild greens in mountain villages.
Known for
- Beach
- Coastal
- Hiking
- Food
Best time to visit
The best months for Crete are May, June, September and October.
About €90 per person per day, excluding flights.
Suggested route
9 nights across 4 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.
- 1Chania · 3 nights
- 2Rethymno · 2 nights
- 3Heraklion · 2 nights
- 4Elounda · 2 nights