Crete bite-sized trips

Create your own holiday itinerary

Quaint seaside villages, fresh seafood and beautiful beaches have made Crete a top holiday destination, but look a little closer and you will discover warm hospitality, ancient ruins and stunning mountainous scenery. Choose from our Crete bite-sized trips below and our travel specialists will piece them together to create a tailor-made family holiday. You can combine these with the mainland and other islands too.

How does it work?

Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.

Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.

Your Greece Family Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

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1
Historic Chania
Chania is perhaps the prettiest city in Greece with its colourful buildings, old harbour and historic excavations. A great spot to start or end your holiday to Crete.
2
Agia Galini: Slow Days by the Seaside
Agia Galini is a picturesque village in the south of Crete where white houses are built against the mountainside and the bright blue sea glistens in the Mediterranean sunshine.
3
Classic Cuisine in Vamos
Travel back in time as you immerse yourself in local life in the village of Vamos. Peace, quiet and a slower pace of life are all on the agenda here.
4
Hiking Trails & Gorges of Crete
Chora Sfakion is a small village by the sea, with mountains and gorges as its backdrop. If you and the family are looking to get active then a hike through the Imbros Gorge is just the thing.
5
Seaside Villages & Spinalonga
Experience the beauty of Crete’s fishing villages with a stay in Mochlos. Wander through the picturesque streets, meet the locals and embrace warm eveings at traditional restaurants. This is a great spot for a family holiday, with beautiful beaches nearby and quiet accommodation.
6
Mountains & Windmills of Lassithi
Experience rural life with the family in Crete with a stay in the Dikti Mountains. Explore the picturesque Lassithi Plateau, with winding roads through the mountains and charming traditional villages.