Naxos and Crete

Athens to Naxos
Early morning transfer from your Athens hotel to Piraeus pier for ferry embarkation, sailing for Naxos . Early afternoon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Naxos
First day to wander around the biggest and the greenest island in Cyclades. Naxos has impressively high mountains, fertile valleys, lush green gorges, stunning seascapes and traditional villages perched high on mountain tops. Nàxos is also an island of beautiful old churches, monasteries, and Venetian castles coexisting harmoniously with Cycladic cubic houses.

Naxos
Second day to explore Naxos island 

Naxos to Crete 
Transfer to Naxos pier for your hydro hop to Heraklion. 
On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel where will spend the next 3 nights. .

Heraklion
The largest and most densely populate region on the island of Crete is Heraklion. Nestling picturesquely among two imposing mountain ranges, Heraklion boasts exceptional archaeological treasures, significant coastal settlements, a series of picturesque villages, vast valleys with olive groves and vineyards.

A unique combination of urban scenery and natural wealth makes the region of Heraklion an appealing all-year-round destination.

Among the most outstanding sights of Heraklion are the fortification walls that delimit the “old city”.

Heraklion
Another typical feature of Heraklion is its Venetian and Turkish fountains, scattered all around the city. The most famous one is the Venetian-style Μorozini fountain, also known as the Lions (1628), a landmark for local inhabitants and visitors alike.

Of course, you can’t miss Knossos Palace one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe, the legendary center of the Minoan civilization from 1900 to 1400 BC.

Departure 
Transfer to Heraklion port or airport for departure.