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Crete
10 days: Chania, Rethymno, Knossos and the island's lagoons
Crete: 10 days
Crete from west to east: the Venetian harbour of Chania, turquoise lagoons at Balos and Elafonisi, the Samaria Gorge in season, the old town of Rethymno, the Minoan palace of Knossos and a boat to the fortress island of Spinalonga. A rental car gives you freedom. Book everything yourself and keep this guide on your phone: it works offline.
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The route 9 nights in total
- Chania4 nights
The Venetian harbour, Balos and Gramvousa, Elafonisi, Samaria Gorge - Rethymno2 nights
The old town and fortress, Arkadi monastery, mountain villages - Heraklion and the east3 nights
Knossos, the archaeological museum, Spinalonga, Lasithi plateau
Fly into Chania and home from Heraklion with a one-way car rental. Chania to Rethymno is about 1 hour, Rethymno to Heraklion about 1.5 hours.
Places you will see
What’s in the guide
- The route day by day, with nights in each place
- When to go, month by month
- The best places and how much time they need
- Getting around, where to stay, money and food
- Manners, safety and a before-you-go checklist
- Official links and sources with the date they were checked
- A phone app: the plan for your travel dates, checklist and notes, offline too
See a sample (PDF) 5 free pages, no sign-up
🔒 Secure payment via Stripe: card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The download link appears right after payment.
🎁 Buying it as a gift? You also get a printable voucher after payment.
Since 1 July 2025 Law 5209/2025 applies: motorhomes up to 7.5 m may park like cars, and outside towns at legal roadside spots.
Questions
How do I get the guide?
Straight after paying, a download page opens: the PDF in English and Czech and a link to the phone app. Save the link, it does not expire.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Save the PDF to your phone and add the app to your home screen, then it works without signal.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. After paying you also get a printable voucher with a QR code that the recipient scans to download the guide.
How up to date is it?
Every guide shows the date it was checked on the cover. Entry rules come from official government sources, prices and opening hours from official sites. Check them again before you travel, as they can change.
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