Arrival at Heraklion airport
Pick up your hire car and drive to the hotel.
Overnight at the Marin Dream hotel in a standard room for 1 night with breakfast.
Just a short walk from Heraklion harbour, Marin Dream Hotel features a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of the Venetian fortress. All rooms have a balcony and free internet access.

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Chania.
Chania is the capital of the Hania region, and is much less modern than Heraklion. Chania offers plenty of opportunities for strolling through its picturesque quarters, where the Turkish occupation and the Venetian period have left their mark, and where the architecture is flamboyant... The port is the perfect place for a bite to eat. Finally, the city has a number of museums: archaeological, Byzantine, naval, etc., an unmissable covered market, the leather street where you can do a bit of bargaining, the public garden which acts as a mini zoo and, of course, the beaches to the west of the city...
Check-in at the Porto del Colombo hotel in a standard room for 2 nights with breakfast.
The Porto Del Colombo Traditional boutique hotel is ideally located in the heart of Chania's old town, within walking distance of the new town centre, the main shopping streets and the central bus station. It is a 9-minute walk from the beach.
Free day and meals.

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Rethymnon.
The town is built next to a large sandy beach and around the impressive Fortezza castle. It is a very interesting town from a historical point of view and in the old part of the town you can see beautiful Byzantine and Venetian churches and manor houses side by side, mosque minarets, vaulted passageways, Turkish fountains, picturesque alleyways and ancient houses with heavy carved wooden doors.
Check-in at the Hotel Vecchio in a standard room for 2 nights with breakfast.
It is a 4-minute walk from the beach. Set in the heart of Rethymnon's old town, the Vecchio Hotel is housed in a 13th-century building overlooking a swimming pool.
Free day and meals.

Axos is a village in the province of Mylopotamos on the northern slopes of Mount Psiloritis, with a population of around 727. It is located on the road between Rethymnon and Anogia, approximately 44 km from Rethymnon. The name of the village comes from the ancient city of Axos, which was built close to the present-day village. The ancient city of Axos was one of the best fortified city-states in western Crete during the classical period. The port of the ancient city of Axos was Astale, which was built on the north coast on the site of the present-day village of Bali.
Check-in at the Enagron Ecotourism hotel in a standard studio for 1 night with breakfast.
Located in Axos, at the foot of Mount Psiloritis, and surrounded by superb vineyards and olive groves, these traditional houses are an ideal retreat for environmentally conscious travellers.
The flats are fully furnished and elegantly decorated. They feature wooden furniture, central heating, air conditioning and a fireplace.
There are plenty of communal relaxation areas, including charming terraces and a lounge bar. The Enagron's restaurant serves traditional Cretan cuisine and everyone can help prepare the dishes. Cooking lessons are also available.
Free day and meals.

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Matala.
Matala is 70 km from Heraklion and 4 km from Pitsidia. This small fishing village is famous for its caves and hand-dug caverns. During the Flower Power era, many hippies stopped off here on the no less famous Kathmandu Road. Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens were among them.
The pretty Red Beach is a 30-minute walk away.
Check-in at the Matala Bay hotel in a standard room for 2 nights with breakfast.
Set in green surroundings 250 metres from the beach, Matala Bay Hotel & Apartments features a swimming pool, restaurant and snack bar. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with a furnished balcony.
Free day and meals.

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Ierapetra.
Ierapetra, around 35km south of Agios Nikolaos, is the largest town in southern Crete, with a population of around 11,000. The surrounding area is rich and fertile, and the climate is sunny and warm most of the year. The modern town stands on the site of the ancient city of the same name, which flourished during the 2nd century BC. The town continued to prosper during the Roman period and, in the 13th century, was taken by the Venetians, who built the fortress and completed the town's fortifications.
Check-in at the Hotel Astron in a standard room for 1 night with breakfast.
The Astron Hotel is situated on the waterfront and overlooks the beautiful bay of Ierapetra. It offers rooms with TV, Wi-Fi and panoramic sea or mountain views.
Free day and meals.

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Sitia.
Sitia's main attraction is its harbour and palm-fringed promenade, known as "Volta". The charming marina has numerous tavernas and restaurants where you can eat and enjoy the rhythm of Cretan life and the mild nights... Located around 70 km east of Agios Nikolaos, Sitia is a good base for visiting and enjoying the palm groves and beaches of Vai or discovering Kato Zaros...
Check-in at the Itanos hotel in a standard room for 2 nights with breakfast.
The 3-star Itanos Hotel is located on the seafront of Sitia, just 200 metres from the beach. It offers modern rooms, friendly service and a pleasant roof garden with great views.
Free day and meals.

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Agios Nikolaos.
The town of Agios Nikolaos, in the Bay of Mirabello, is a charming little tourist resort. Its harbour is one of the most beautiful in the country. Set on several hills, the town surrounds a tiny lake protected by a rock face and linked to the port by a canal.
Check-in at Palazzo Arhontiko apartments in a standard studio for 2 nights with breakfast.
Palazzo Arhontiko Hotel Apartments is located on Kitroplateia Beach, just a short walk from Agios Nikolaos town centre. It offers self-catering flats with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Some offer panoramic views of the Gulf of Mirabello and the mountains of Sitia.
Free day and meals.

Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Heraklion.
Like any self-respecting capital, Heraklion is a city of intense economic and tourist activity. It is surrounded by Venetian ramparts, ideal for walks, and the panorama is splendid in places.
The Venetian fort is also not to be missed. Situated on the harbour, this military building offers an unbeatable view of the bay from its roof. Its magnificent vaulted rooms, thick walls and lion (located at the entrance to the fort) give the building a majestic character.
Finally, there are plenty of bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the Cretan nightlife...
Check-in at the Marin Dream hotel in a standard room for 2 nights with breakfast.
Free day and meals.

Breakfast at the hotel, then off to the airport.
Return of your hire car.
Departure for France