The Labyrinth of Crete, German-speaking guide
À partir de 357 €

The Labyrinth of Crete, German-speaking guide

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créé: mardi 5 août 2025
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prix par personne À partir de
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Basé sur 2 adultes
créé: mardi 5 août 2025
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To Greeks, Crete is the Megalonissi (Great Island), a hub of spectacular ancient art and architecture. Fabled is the land of King Minos, it is a unique world where civilization is counted by the millennium. From every point of view, travelers discover landscapes of amazing variety. Mountains split with deep gorges and honeycombed with caves rise in sheer walls from the sea. Snow-capped peaks loom behind sandy shorelines, vineyards, and olive groves. Miles of beaches, some with a wealth of amenities and others isolated and unspoiled, fringe the coast. Join us to discover the Palace of Knossos, explore Spinalonga island, admire Lassithi Plateau and much more during this memorable five-day tour of the island.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Palace of Knossos:  Known for being one of the oldest cities in Europe,  Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on the beautiful island of Crete.

Lassithi Plateau: The tranquil Lasithi Plateau, 900m above sea level, is an arrestingly beautiful expanse of green fields interspersed with almond trees and orchards.

Spinalonga:  Boat trip to the magnificent island with fortresses dating from the Venetian period.

Elounda: Visit the picturesque fishing village in the lovely Mirabello Bay.

Day 1: ARRIVAL HERAKLION (25 km - 30 min)

Upon arrival at Heraklion Airport you will be directed to the bus that will take you to the hotel in Gouves or Chersonissos area for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the delightful surroundings on your own. Dinner is included.

Overnight  in Gouves or Chersonissos area.

Day 2: BOAT TRIP TO THE ISLAND OF SPINALONGA (130 km – 8 hrs)

After a tasty breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel to start discovering the hidden treasures of Greece. Spinalonga is one of the most famous spots in Crete, and sometimes called the ‘island of tears’ due to its past as a leper colony. It was initially a Venetian fortress but then it became the home for hundreds of Greece’s lepers who were shipped there and formed a colony. Once there, you’ll take a guided walk around the enchanting remains of the colony. See its main street, still lined with the shops and houses where the lepers attempted to live ordinary lives. Later, you’ll sail back to Elounda, where you’ll have a typical Cretan lunch. Then, walk around on your own, do some shopping or go for a swim. Lunch and dinner are included.

Overnight in Gouves or Chersonissos area.

Day 3: PALACE OF KNOSSOS – HERAKLION TOWN (42 km – 8 hrs)

After the delectable breakfast served , you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to the imposing Palace of Knossos. The landmark dates back to 1900 BC, and it was the hub of Crete’s Minoan civilization and the place where the fearsome Minotaur was said to have lurked in the labyrinth. Admire the treasures of this fascinating palace during an interesting tour, while your guide explains the myths surrounding it and its kings. Afterwards, visit lively Heraklion, see the Venetian lion fountain and the loggia that is now the Town Hall. The magnificent tour ends at the entrance to the old harbour, the place where you begin to explore on your own. If you want to get even closer to the stunning past of the Greeks, take advantage of the guided tour in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. Your day ends with a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Gouves or Chersonissos area. Dinner is included.

Overnight  in Gouves or Chersonissos area

Day 4: LAND ROVER SAFARI EXPERIENCE – EXPLORING MINOAN ROUTE (120 km – 8 hrs)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and head towards the central part of Crete to learn about its mythology, culture, flora, fauna and local life. Your adventure starts from the moment you meet your drivers, who will take you to your first stop, the Aposelimi dam. Continuing our journey through mesmerising paths and olive trees, we reach the ruins of the Roman aqueduct of Lyttos. Admire the beauty of the site and continue towards the quaint village of Kastamonitsa, where we join the locals for Raki and olive oil tasting. Afterwards, the real off-road adventure begins! We will climb high into the mountains and follow an ancient Minoan path that leads to a local shepherd, where you will have the chance to taste homemade cheese and encounter many species of wild animals. From here, we make our way to a magnificent viewpoint where we can see the Minoan path and the first sitting of the Lassithi Plateau. Making our way down onto the Plateau to explore, and from here we cross the Plateau and stop for a delicious traditional lunch with unlimited wine (vegetarian option available). We continue the adventure until we reach the village of Krassi, our last stop of the day. Catch a glimpse of the 2,000-year-old plane tree and learn about its natural spring water source. End this thrilling day with a transfer back to your hotel. 

Overnight in Gouves or Chersonissos area

Day 5: DEPARTURE HERAKLION (25 km - 30 min)

Begin your day with a rich breakfast at the hotel. Then, enjoy a transfer to Heraklion airport and continue with your travel arrangements.

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Remarques:

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



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* Once the reservation is confirmed, cancellation fees will be applied to the total amount of the reservation.


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.




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nuit(s) 4
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Résumé de la tournée
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GUÍA TURÍSTICO:

  • Trabajamos con guías locales profesionales de habla alemana en tours compartidos los días 2 y 3

ALOJAMIENTO: 

  • 4 noches de alojamiento

COMIDAS: 

  • 4 desayunos
  • 2 almuerzos (1 barbacoa durante el tour en Land Rover con barra libre de vino y 1 almuerzo cretense en Elunda, bebidas no incluidas)
  • 4 cenas

TRANSPORTE:

  • Transporte compartido con aire acondicionado durante todo el tour.
  • Transporte compartido con aire acondicionado de ida y vuelta desde/hasta el aeropuerto de Heraclión

ENTRADAS Y ACTIVIDADES:

  • Todas las entradas y actividades mencionadas en el itinerario: yacimientos arqueológicos de Cnosos, museo arqueológico, viaje en barco (transporte compartido) a la isla de Spinalonga y tour por la isla de Spinalonga, tour en Land Rover 
Exclus
  • Gastos de carácter personal, bebidas y comidas que no estén explícitamente indicados en el programa
  • Billetes de avión y visados
  • Impuestos aeroportuarios para vuelos nacionales e internacionales
  • Propinas para los conductores y guías
  • Excursiones opcionales 
  • Impuesto turístico en los hoteles (a partir del 1 de enero de 2018). Los clientes deberán pagar dicho impuesto en el momento en el mismo hotel. 
Mesures d’adaptation prévues

OPCIONES DE ALOJAMIENTO

Día 1-4 Zona de Gouves o Chersonissos: 

  • Categoría de hotel estándar = Hotel Hersonissos Central o similar 3*
  • Categoría de hotel superior = Hotel Hersonissos Maris o similar 4*

EXTRA OPCIONAL:

Antes de pasar la noche en la zona de Gouves o Chersonissos:

  • Categoría de hotel estándar = Hotel Hersonissos Central o similar 3*
  • Categoría de hotel superior = Hotel Hersonissos Maris o similar 4*

Después de una noche en la zona de Gouves o Chersonissos:

  • Categoría de hotel estándar = Hotel Hersonissos Central o similar 3*
  • Categoría de hotel superior = Hotel Hersonissos Maris o similar 4*