Easter in Crete
Easter in Crete
12 days from East to West to explore the best sites the island has to offer.
April of 2026 April of 2027 ( starting on 25th of April 2027)
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General info
5 April Sunday 2026 / 25 April 2027 Arrival on Crete
Transfer to Agios Nikolaos – settling to the hotel- the program starts on the 6th of April .
Meeting at the hotel and welcome dinner at the city center of Agios Nikolaos – details of the program / questions to be answered .
6 April Monday 2026 / 26 April 2027
Meeting at the hotel and after your breakfast, we will start the day program , visiting the archaeological site of Gournia , exploring Ierapetra ( stop for lunch) and return to Agios via the mountains . (breakfast – lunch and coffee stop, entrance tickets, transportation – guiding services of a professional licensed English speaking guide – archaeologist included)
7 April Tuesday 2026 / 27 April 2027
Visit of a byzantine church, taste local organic olive oil and visit a facility of production of cosmetics based on olive oil and local spices and herbs, a visit of the new reorganized archaeological museum of Agios Nikolaos is a must !! . ( breakfast – lunch and coffee stop, entrance tickets, transportation – guiding services of a professional licensed English speaking guide – archaeologist included)
8 April Wednesday 2026 / 28 April 2027
Visit of Elounda – Plaka and islet of Spinalonga .( breakfast – lunch and boat trip, entrance tickets, transportation – guiding services of a professional licensed English speaking guide – archaeologist included)
9 April Thursday 2026 / 29 April 2027
Mountainous eastern Crete – Ceramic workshop – monastery of Virgin Mary – Venetian Windmills (breakfast – lunch and coffee stop, entrance tickets, transportation – guiding services of a professional licensed English speaking guide – archaeologist included)
10 April Friday 2026 / 30 April 2027
Departing transfer – tour to Chania via Knossos palace ( guided tour ) and Heraklion ( visit of the museum of Heraklion city center ) , lunch in the city center at a local taverna – continue towards Rethymnon ( short stop for a coffee ) and reach Chania in the afternoon at the hotel . (breakfast – lunch and coffee stop, entrance tickets, transportation – guiding services of a professional licensed English speaking guide – archaeologist included)
11 April Saturday 2026 / 01 May 2027
Departing transfer – tour to Chania via Knossos palace ( guided tour ) and Heraklion ( visit of the museum of Heraklion city center ) , lunch in the city center at a local taverna –continue West and reach Chania in the afternoon at the hotel . (breakfast – lunch and coffee stop, entrance tickets, transportation – guiding services of a professional licensed English speaking guide – archaeologist included).
Walk to the city center for the Easter celebrations – traditional dinner late on Saturday
12 April Sunday 2026 /02 May 2027
Late morning start - We will be transferred to a 5 star hotel in the area just out of the city of Chania for the traditions of the Easter , lamp on the spit and traditional dances .
( breakfast – lunch, entrance tickets, transportation – guiding services of a professional licensed English speaking guide – archaeologist included). This is Eastern Sunday and most of the shops / businesses will be closed .
13 April Monday 2026 / 03 May 2027
Explore the area around Chania – Venizelos Graves for a photo stop and WWII cemetery and Rethymnon for a walking tour in the old town . ( breakfast – lunch and coffee stop, entrance tickets, transportation – guiding services of a professional licensed English speaking guide – archaeologist included). The Eastern Monday most of the businesses will be closed as well – we will adjust the program accordingly to see as much as possible .
14 April Tuesday 2026 / 04 May 2027
Culinary lesson and tasting of local products ( breakfast – lunch and coffee stop, entrance tickets, transportation – guiding services of a professional licensed English speaking guide – archaeologist included)
15 April Wednesday 2026 / 05 May 2027
Cruise 4 h from the port of Chania (weather permitting – if this will not be possible the tour will be replaced with a tour on the western part of Crete ) . Enjoy a cruise from the port of Chania to the near by islet and of course the picturesque Chania Venetian port and lighthouse from the sea….16 April Thursday 2026 / 06 May 2027 Free day for leisure . Breakfast included – free program to relax .
17 April Friday 2026 / 07 May 2027
Departure transfer to the airport .
12 days full program with maximum participants 7 . More guests can participate upon request. (program starts even with 1 participant)
Cost per person is 14500 euro
This program is offered by a licensed travel agent and a team of local qualified guides / archaeologists actively working on Crete . First hand Experience
Included
- All transfers and tours as mentioned above in the per day program . If any site ( for any reason ) will be closed – we will alter the program accordingly to add another site of similar importance and interest.
- Professional licensed English speaking guide and archaeologist through out the program with the group.
- All entrance fees to all archaeological sites. Whispers for all participants to hear clearly the information by the guide in any site.
- 5 nights at a hotel in Agios Nikolaos in the city center / 7 nights at a Chania city center ( so you can enjoy the city at your pace , after the tours) Breakfast is included at the hotel – All lunches are included in the day tours . No extra charge for a single room .
- Every guest will receive a organic olive oil and local herbs ( have some space in your luggage to take them back home )
- Olive oil tasting / culinary experience and wine tasting, food tours where mentioned is included .
- All local s taxes and VAT24% is included
- Accommodation tax per night at the hotel is included .
Not included
- Personal expenses , Tips to guides, drivers – hotels
- Travel Insurance – we strongly recommend you to purchase a travel insurance that will cover any unforeseen event, cancellation or trip interruption for any reason ( sudden storms- earthquakes – medical emergencies, personal belongings , flight delays .
- Kindly send us a copy of your insurance policy before the tour starts. In the Area of Chania we cooperate with Dr. Vittorakis Clinic and in Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos there is a well organized hospital and private Clinics .
- Any transportation at the free days or after the tours is not included
- The lunch / diners include local wine – not other options , such as cocktails , spirits or bottled wine – which is up to you . Other snacks or meals / coffee breaks not listed in the day program .
- Laundry – for this service we can arrange with the hotel or other businesses and inform you about the cost.