Gate 1's Classic Greece Tour (Days 6 - 8): Crete

DAY 6: May 26, 2024 - Flight to Heraklion
Today, transfer to the airport for your flight to Heraklion, Crete. Upon arrival, embark on a guided walking tour of Heraklion and discover its charm and cultural roots. Conclude the tour with Greek coffee and "bougasta." In the afternoon, visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum with its over 15,000 artifacts from Minoan, Neolithic and Roman times.
DAY 7: May 27, 2024 - Knossos Tour, Winery Visit
After breakfast, visit the ruins of the great Palace of Knossos, ceremonial and political center of the ancient Minoan civilization and residence of the mythical King Minos. Explore the palace ruins, including the Throne Room, the fresco of the "Prince of the Lilies", and the Queen's Megaron in the east. Later, visit a Cretan winery and enjoy a wine tasting. After lunch in Archanes, spend the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, savor dinner at a typical Cretan taverna with live music & dance.
DAY 8: May 28, 2024 - Spinalonga, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos
Begin the day with a boat ride to the island of Spinalonga, with its 16th century Venetian fortress. Tour the island with its remains of a leper colony. Afterward, head to Elounda, a former fishing village, located at the Gulf of Mirabello for lunch and exploration. In the afternoon, travel to Agios Nikolaos. View Lake Voulismeni and take a walking tour of the town, before returning to Heraklion.