Holidays to CRETE

Visit the fascinating Island of Crete.

Steeped in Minoan history is a must-see, from its glorious beaches, its Museums, and the remains at Knossos to name a few.

Below you will find a selection of holidays to Crete. Choose which company you want to search through and the link will take you to that company's website.

Why Choose Crete

The Knossos Palace

Knossos Palace Crete.

Knossos ancient ruins, a must see attraction.

Knossos ancient ruins in Crete.

Knossos Palace photo taken by TravHoli.

Knossos Palace Pillar in Crete.

Ancient ruins of Knossos on Crete. Photo taken by TravHoli.

Knossos Palace Crete.

Knossos ancient ruins, a must see attraction.

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Knossos

Knossos is a bronze age site that was the major center of the Minoan civilization and is known for its association with the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. It is located just outside of Heraklion.

The monumental Palace of Minos was a building that served as a combination of religious and administrative centers rather than as a royal residence.

The site was first excavated by Minos Kalokairinos in 1877 and is still being excavated today.

It costs around €20 entrance fee into Knossos. Most excursions do not include the entry fee. Some Excursions are fairly rushed and take around an hour.

It is also worth visiting the Archaeological Museum, you can get a combined ticket from Knossos or pay when you get there which is around €6+.

Tours/Excursions

Lappa Village Gateway Crete.

The gateway to Lappa Village. Photo by taken by TravHoli.

Lappa village historic doorway in Crete.

Greek history in the village of Lappa. Interesting story!

Archway to Lappa village in Crete.

Lappa village gateway by a lovely Cafe. Well worth a visit.

Lappa Village Gateway Crete.

The gateway to Lappa Village. Photo by taken by TravHoli.

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Depending on which resort you stay at and at what part of the season you visit most hotels will offer a range of excursions.

Some of the main excursions are Knossos Palace, Lake Kournas, Therisos Gorge, and Lappa.

We found that near our hotel in Koupva there was a company offering land train tours, one of the tours was to Lappa.

Lappa is an idyllic mountain village of Argyrouplis and is situated at the north-eastern foot of the white mountains.
The village now has only 400 inhabitants and offers a range of shopping and Cretan dining.
Situated at the village center is a village church built in 1895 and features a filigree bell tower.
There is an arched gateway which is the main entrance to the historic village.

Best Places to Visit

Rethimno Harbour In Crete.

There are some delightful places to visit on Crete.

Rethimno Harbour views out to see in Crete.

Enjoy a stroll around the harbour and pop into the local cafes/bars.

Sady beach with palm trees at Rethimno, Crete.

Enjoy the lovely beach with the family.

Rethimno Harbour In Crete.

There are some delightful places to visit on Crete.

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We found that both Knossos and the Archaeological Museum were worth visiting as it's not a place you will go to regularly and it gives you a good insight into what Crete history includes.

There are a range of unique villages around the island to visit.

Car hire on the island is reasonably priced from around €45 + per day for a small size car.

If you don't fancy driving you can find a local taxi driver to take you around the island to visit the best hidden gems. Prices tend to be around €40+ per hour, but worth shopping around.

It is most definitely worth taking a tour of Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos areas, there are some amazing beaches, bars, and views.

Most of the Hotels offer a good selection of food but are quite limited on gluten-free options.

With any adventure we all love to take a step off the normal sight seeing destinations and find our own little gems for reflection and wonderment.

Let Crete take you on a once in a lifetime trip.

Places to Visit on the Holiday island of Crete

Lappa Village water falls in Crete.

Lovely village to explore.

Ruins at Knossos Palace in Crete.

Ruins at Knossos Palace, day trip not to be missed!

Rethimno Village habour, Crete.

Great place to visit, beach shops, bars, cafes and places of interest.

Lappa Village water falls in Crete.

Lovely village to explore.

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Holidays to Crete

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