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RE: 10 days on Crete in April (itenerary questions)

by artemis2 27 February 2012

A few thoughts Don't count on beach weather in early April. +Is it ok to do both Knossos palace and Lassithi plateau in one day?+ Phy…
RE: 10 days on Crete in April (itenerary questions)

by BthDth 27 February 2012

>does in make any sence moving from city to city changing hotels or is it more reasonable to stay in one place and then just move around…
10 days on Crete in April (itenerary questions)

by odyppb 27 February 2012

Hi! We are going to travel to Crete on April 6-16th, and we need some help with the itinerary. My question is: does in make any sence…
Re: Five guys and a rental car in Crete.

by aloxford 04 February 2012

I was in Crete last September and had a hire car. Stayed in four different locations, Hania, Elounda, Kato Zakros and Matala. Hania,…
Re: Five guys and a rental car in Crete.

by Itchyapteryx 22 January 2012

Definitely do the Samaria Gorge from Hania. The great thing bout it is that you only need public transport. If you get a bus from Hania…
RE: Greece: Questions about ferries and itineraries

by LisaNOLA 23 August 2011

Thank you for your advice. I am arriving August 30 and leaving Sept 9. And you are right, I don't want to feel rushed or have a "tick…
trip to Crete for next week, help!

by meg0210 12 April 2011

Hi there, I am going to spend about 8 days in Crete for the Easter holiday. I have some problems when I am making my itinerary plan,…
RE: Crete - hotel near Phaestos or Gortyn

by Ouzo 11 April 2011

bobdora, No need to Google. In my case I have done the excursion buses to those 3 sites in the area Gortyns/Phaistos/Ag. Triada, and on…
RE: Crete - hotel near Phaestos or Gortyn

by travelerjan 11 April 2011

Bobdora, my suggestion to you is ...... GOOGLE! I just googled Heraklion excursions Phaistos Gortyn and up came this thread from Trip…
RE: Crete - accommodation near Gortyn and Phaestos

by artemis2 09 April 2011

Hi and welcome to TT. Is was in Crete last June but had a rental car. I didn't visit Gortys but visited Festos and Agia Triada (which…
RE: Crete - north vs south, east vs west, what's best?

by artemis2 29 March 2011

There is a very developed part on the north coast, roughly between Chania and Agios Nikolaos. Here you will find the (big) resorts next…
Re: Which Greek Island

by ifigeniaki 12 August 2010

I suggest you visit Crete. It is a place that I am sure that you will have a great time. I visited Crete this summer and I had the best…
South and Eastern Crete accommodation in off-season

by drago0920 09 February 2010

Hi, we will be spending a few days in Crete in mid-March, since we have limited time we were hoping to just drive around Eastern and Souther…
RE: How big is Matala, Crete?

by oldpro 06 August 2009

The Matala village, insofar as one can speak of a 'village', is on one side of the small bay. In fact, most of the buildings are there…
RE: How big is Matala, Crete?

by oldpro 06 August 2009

Matala is indeed a small place and is popular with day trippers (coasting on a reputation as a hippie hangout 30 years ago). I really…
RE: Help on a 5 Day Crete Itinerary

by Ouzo 03 August 2009

Afternoon! The idea is fine, I did more or less the same route when doing the west end of Crete but I gave myself 3 weeks. I included…
Help on a 5 Day Crete Itinerary

by busybee77 02 August 2009

Morning! I'll be in Crete for 4-5 days before heading on to the Peloponnese. Arriving in Heraklion. I would like to include the follow…
RE: Transport from Matala to Agia Galini - Crete

by neckervd 31 May 2009

All buses stop at Mires. If you don't want to stay at Agia Galini, you may go from Matala up to Iraklio and change there to a Rethymnon…
RE: Transport from Matala to Agia Galini - Crete

by victorpl 30 May 2009

That's a good suggestion. Can I rent from Matala and return the bike at Agia Galini? Also do I need specific driving license to do that?…
RE: Transport from Matala to Agia Galini - Crete

by brotherleelove 30 May 2009

Think about renting a motorbike or ATV. It's not very far and the ride is pleasant.
Transport from Matala to Agia Galini - Crete

by victorpl 29 May 2009

I will be in Crete in mid June, and I plan to stay for one night in Matala, before continuing my trip to Rethymnon and Chania. To avoid…
RE: Santorini or Crete

by travelerjan 03 February 2009

IF you have the 9 year old, forget the day-tdrip to Santorini in only FIVE days, it would be nuts. What you have to do is decide WHERE…
RE: Greek Islands with children

by travelerjan 16 April 2008

Firstly, you CANNOT do Crete-Santorini plus"SOME smaller islands" in 12 days with a 2 & 5 year old! TOO MUCH. Do Crete -- then 2 days…
RE: Crete - Katos Zakros, Lasithi Plateau, Phaestos (Festos)

by oldpro 08 February 2008

Driving from Heraklion to Kato Zakro -- might be a close call to arrive before dark but should be possible. The road as far as Ag. Nikolaos…
Advice For Two Weeks in Greece, Late June 2008

by travelerjan 23 August 2007

As usual, I'm trailing behind one of my favorite experts Stanbr. He's got the pix -- but I have the ruin-sequence trip experience you're…