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Greece's largest isle is your one-stop shop for everything you’ve dreamt of experiencing while island hopping: history, gastronomy, the traditional and the contemporary… all amid a stunning scenery of mountains, olive groves, and beaches. It's easy to stray off the beaten path here, to visit the cave where Zeus was born, or mingle across fishing villages and hillside towns. Gorgeously diverse, Crete hides many treasures bound to surprise and enchant.
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Historic towns, ruins, and amazing landscapes await! Don't miss a visit to Knossos Palace, the capital of Heraklion, the Venetian harbour of charming Rethymno, and the monasteries of Agia Triada, Toplou or Preveli. For the best beaches in Crete, try the sultry shores of Elafonisi, Phalasarna or Vai. Adventurers should also try a day trip to Spinalonga! Discover our Greek island hopping packages stopping in Crete.CRETE TRAVEL GUIDE
DESTINATION FACTS
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GreekWhat to eat
Dakos (like a bruschetta, but with fresh cheese and served on rusk instead of bread), a variety of Cretan cheeses (from soft goat cheeses like tyrozouli or harder ones like graviera), fried snails, lamb (usually cooked with local vegetables and herbs), Sfakian pies (stuffed with cheese), and all the Greek classics!What to bring back
A bottle of Cretan oil, a bottle of the popular local spirit Tsikoudia (a type of raki), mountain herbs, thyme honey, and handmade crafts like embroidered clothing or colourful ceramics.Fun Fact
If one were to believe in myths (why not!), the island of Crete played a role in the shaping of the entire European continent! They claim that this is where Zeus was born, either in the Diktaean or Idaean caves. Later, disguised as a white bull, he kidnapped a nymph named Europa (after whom the continent is named) and brought her to Crete where she later gave birth to Minos. He created the first important civilization in Europe: the Minoans.IMPORTANT INFO
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Circuits à Crète
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Island DelightsDiscover the spectacular islands and ancient cities of Greece with stops in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Crete. -
Cycladic & Crete AdventureTake this 12-day trip from Athens to Paros, Santorini and Crete. -
A Taste of GreeceExperience the best of the Greek islands with stops in Athens, Naxos, Paros and Crete on this epic 14-day adventure. -
Merveilles de luxe des îlesVisitez la Grèce avec vols, traversiers, et bien plus d’inclusions. Passez par Athènes, Mykonos, Santorin et la Crète.
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Athènes - CrèteExplorez Athènes, capitale de la Grèce, puis visitez la Crète pour y découvrir des plages et des sites archéologiques. -
Perles de la GrèceDécouvrez la Grèce de l’Antiquité aux temps modernes grâce à un circuit et une croisière dans ses îles emblématiques. -
Athéna : Choisissez votre aventure dans les îles grecquesDécouvrez les îles grecques à votre façon grâce à une aventure personnalisée de 13 jours sur trois îles. -
Merveilles des îles - Haut de gammeDécouvrez les îles spectaculaires et les villes de la Grèce avec des arrêts à Athènes, Mykonos, Santorin et la Crète.
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