Kick Back and Relax - Crete, Greece
Surrounded by lovely beaches, stunning countryside, dramatic scenery and high mountains, your vacation will be hosted by Cretans that love their country. Enjoy a wide range of leisure activities, sightseeing historical monuments, exploring century old villages, Greek cooking demonstrations, shopping, water sports, exploring, socializing or just relaxing to your heart's content! Dine on the excellent Cretan cuisine the hotel has to offer while having a staff of caring friendly people waiting to ensure your vacation is unforgettable!
Call (415) 868-4897 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8798159
- Tour Operator
- Best Single Travel
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Crete | July 6 - Tuesday - Crete, Greece Arrive Chania Airport and be met by a friendly greeting from our hotel assistant. Transfer to our hotel and relax by the pool before meeting the group for dinner. |
| Day 2 | Crete | July 7 - Wednesday After our morning Welcome Meeting with complimentary drink, let's explore the Venetian Harbour of Chania. Let's walk the narrow streets of the old port town. Most of Chania's old buildings, museums, churches and craft shops are clustered close to the harbour. The atmosphere has a touch of Florence and Venice combined with the culture and character of Cretan people and traditions. |
| Day 3 | Crete | July 8 - Thursday Famous Falasarna & Sfinari Fish Day which entails a trip to the beautiful beach of Falasarna on the west coast. After a couple of hours of swimming, we drive south to the idyllic setting of Sfinari for the best meal on the island with the Baladakis family. Lunch for around 3.5 hours on fresh fish, seafood, lobster, Kakavia (fish soup), organically produced salads, vegetables and village style wine. |
| Day 4 | Crete | July 9 - Friday Day free - optional excursions available After dinner, join in the fun of a Greek evening of traditional live music and dancing with lessons given by Vassilis. |
| Day 5 | Crete | July 10 - Saturday Gramvousa Boat Trip - A wonderful relaxing day to the uninhabited tiny pirate island of Gramvousa. Be shipwrecked for the day, swim, snorkel or explore the ruins of the Venetian Fortress perched high on a plateau and marvel at the breathtaking scenery or simply soak up the sunshine. Have lunch on the boat and then enjoy the paradise of Balos Bay with its warm shallow waters. This beautiful lagoon is where Prince Charles and Princess Diana spent their honeymoon on the Royal Yacht Britannia. |
| Day 6 | Crete | July 11 - Sunday Day free - optional excursions available Evening and dinner in the historic Venetian Harbour of Chania - including transfer, host and sumptuous meal with wine. |
| Day 7 | Crete | July 12 - Monday Beach Day - the Blue Lagoon of Crete! Visit to the stunning lagoon on the south west of the island stopping en route at the impressive Cave of Saint Sofia and the Monastery of Chrissoskalitissa with its mythological Golden Step. Elafonissi beach is listed as one of the best in Europe where the sand is tainted pink from the millions of crushed shells and the water is clear turquoise blue. You can walk through the lagoon to Elafonissi (The Deer) Island. Packed lunch included |
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- Optional Excursions
SAMARIA GORGE (Anyday)
Walk the longest and most stunning gorge in Europe situated in Crete's National Park. An opportunity to experience the beautiful flora, fauna, scents and awesome sights of the 600m sheer cliff sides. At the end, you can reward yourself with a refreshing dip in the Libyan sea.
Full day excursion - leave the hotel at 5.30am and return around 7.00pm. Not for the faint-hearted - you must be determined and fit to complete this 17km walk that takes around six hours. Don't forget to take a small bottle of water (refill in the gorge), a packed lunch, your camera of course and we highly recommend you wear walking boots and socks.
KNOSSOS & MUSEUM (Sun)
Have the myths and legends surrounding this world famous archaeological site brought to life by the excellent guides. See the story behind Sir Arthur Evans excavations at the beginning of the 20th Century and wonder over the 4,000 year old artifacts that he discovered
Full day excursion - leave the hotel at 6.45am and return around 6.30pm
WINE TASTING LUNCH & COOKERY CLASS (Fri)
Vassilis will tickle your taste buds with a variety of top class Cretan wines and a lunch of traditional Cretan cuisine. You will then be invited into the hotel kitchens to learn the art of making cheese & spinach pies, stuffed tomatoes (Gemista) and other local delicacies from Mama Katerina
PAINTING COURSE (Sun)
Our local artist Anne Edwards, will give you two hours tuition on the art of watercolour painting using basic and more advanced techniques. You will enjoy sitting under the shade of bougainvillea covered pergolas to create your own individual painting which will be mounted for you to take home as a souvenir
*Optional excursions are paid in local currency and are booked upon arrival
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Hotel Accommodations
All rooms have en suite bathroom with air conditioning, shower, balcony, hairdryer, tea/coffee makers, telephone and ironing facilities. Washer/Dryers are available at no cost.
Amazing Greek Cusine Prepared At The Hotel
The Cretan diet is without doubt among the healthiest in the world and when people visit Crete they want to taste this famous cuisine and enjoy traditional Cretan products such as olive oil, Cretan greens and herbs, oranges, cheeses, rusk, thyme honey, and the fresh local fish. Mother Katerina, a housewife of that old era when everything was pure, is the quality assurance of the original recipes at the hotel. Many of the guests stress that one of the main beauties of the hotel is the homemade food.
Breakfast is a continental buffet which includes coffee, selection of teas, milk, orange juice, ham, cheese, tomatoes, olives, fresh fruits, boiled eggs, muesli, cornflakes, cake, yogurt, honey, fresh bread, whole grain toast, rolls and a selection of jams. Food can be prepared any time of day from an a'la carte menu. There is no dinner on Sunday.
Circular Hotel Bar
This area is popular with guests and locals throughout the day and evening and is very lively after dinner. The bar offers a wide range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, and also serves food. Sip an ouzo at the bar and mix with the locals that come to enjoy the evening and sample the freshly made pizza.
Kick Back in Crete Vacation Includes
* Seven nights single occupancy accommodations
* Seven breakfasts, six dinners, one barbecue all with wine and coffee
* Round trip transfers between Chania, Greece airport & hotel
* Hotel sponsored activities (daily)
* Greek Night with dancers
* All Excursions listed in daily itinerary
* Singles Travel Host/Hostess
* Safety Deposit Box
* 1 Hour Internet Access
Limited Availabilty so Book Early
Pay Deposit - $400
Balance Due April 1, 2010
The deposit can be paid by credit card the balance is to be paid by check or money order.
If you wish to pay the balance by credit card there is a 3% charge..
