10 days in Crete Itinerary

10 days in Crete Itinerary

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Start: Bucharest
Fly
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Chania Town
— 2 nights
Drive
2
Rethymnon
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Elounda
— 1 night
Drive
4
Heraklion
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Bucharest
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2
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Chania Town

Balos Lagoon ©
The place where Cretan and Venetian cultures merged in the 13th century, Chania Town attracts throngs of tourists with its well-preserved medieval harbor.
Explore Chania Town's surroundings by going to Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) (in Akrotiri) and Kissamos (Sklopa & Balos Lagoon). Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront activity at Old Venetian Harbor, get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of Chania, stroll the grounds of German Military Cemetery, and see the interesting displays at Greek National Football Museum.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Chania Town trip itinerary app.

Bucharest, Romania to Chania Town is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Bucharest in April, Chania Town is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can drive to Rethymnon.

Things to do in Chania Town

Parks · Beaches · Historic Sites · Outdoors

Side Trips

Kissamos, Souda, Fish Spa Perla, Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), German Military Cemetery
Highlights from your trip
Balos Lagoon ©
Must see
Balos Lagoon
4.5
Old Venetian Harbor ©
Marina
Old Venetian Harbor
4.7
Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera ©
Ruin
Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera
4.5
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2
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Rethymnon

Monastery of Arkadi ©
Rethymnon combines the old-fashioned charm of a small town with proximity to long sandy beaches with all the modern conveniences usually found in big tourist resorts.
Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): take a leisurely stroll along Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno, wander the streets of Rethymnon Old Town, then get engrossed in the history at Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno, and finally steep yourself in history at The Venetian Fortezza. On your second day here, explore the galleries of Terzisart, then pause for some serene contemplation at Monastery of Arkadi, then admire the masterpieces at Folk Museum of Spili, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Holy Monastery of Preveli.

To see more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Rethymnon road trip planner.

Getting from Chania Town to Rethymnon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Rethymnon are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Elounda.

Things to do in Rethymnon

Historic Sites · Museums · Neighborhoods · Shopping

Side Trip

Folk Museum of Spili
Highlights from your trip
Monastery of Arkadi ©
Religious Site
Monastery of Arkadi
4.6
Rethymnon Old Town ©
Neighborhood
Rethymnon Old Town
4.7
The Venetian Fortezza ©
Historic Site
The Venetian Fortezza
3.6
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1
night
Elounda

Fortress Spinalonga ©
Long a sleepy fishing settlement on Crete's northern coastline, Elounda today serves as a major travel destination, drawing vacationers with a blend of unspoiled natural scenery and luxury resorts.
Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Rodanthi Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Panagias Keras Church, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Voulismeni, then look for gifts at Eklektos Bookshop, and finally stroll through Fortress Spinalonga.

For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Elounda route website.

You can drive from Rethymnon to Elounda in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Elounda can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can drive to Heraklion.

Things to do in Elounda

Parks · Historic Sites · Nature · Museums

Side Trips

Agios Nikolaos, Rodanthi Museum
Highlights from your trip
Fortress Spinalonga ©
Must see
Fortress Spinalonga
4.4
Lake Voulismeni ©
Water Body
Lake Voulismeni
4.4
Panagias Keras Church ©
Church
Panagias Keras Church
4.2
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4
nights
Heraklion

Heraklion Archaeological Museum ©
Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.
Venture out of the city with trips to Kazantzakis Museum (in Myrtia) and Snail Farm and Fun (in Tylissos). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos, explore the ancient world of The Palace of Knossos, and do a tasting at Winery Stilianou.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Heraklion road trip website.

Getting from Elounda to Heraklion by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Elounda in April, expect a bit cooler with lows of 14°C in Heraklion. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.

Things to do in Heraklion

Historic Sites · Museums · Wineries · Parks

Side Trips

The Palace of Knossos, Kazantzakis Museum, Snail Farm and Fun, Winery Stilianou, Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
Highlights from your trip
Heraklion Archaeological Museum ©
Must see
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.6
The Palace of Knossos ©
Ruin
The Palace of Knossos
3.1
Historical Museum of Crete ©
History Museum
Historical Museum of Crete
4.6
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Crete travel guide

4.2
Beaches · Ruins · Islands
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.