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Crete is a tapestry of splendid beaches, ancient treasures and landscapes, weaving in vibrant cities and dreamy villages, where locals share their traditions, wonderful cuisine and generous spirit.

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Beyond Antiquity: Greek Wonders and Cycladic Shores in 10 Days

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  1. 1 Strolling along the Santorini shoreline on a sunset hike from Fira to Oia
  2. 2 Adventuring through antiquity on a guided visit to the relics and ruins of the Acropolis
  3. 3 Sampling Santorini's volcanic-made wines, from Vinsanto to Assyrtiko
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Best Things to Do

From beaches and gorge hikes to the ruins of Knossos, there's a lot to see on Greece's largest island. Here are the top things to do in Crete.

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Things to Know

Plan your visit to Crete with these top tips on packing, health and safety, and local etiquette.

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Transportation

Exploring the mountainous island of Crete is like navigating a small country. Here are our top tips for getting around Greece's largest island.

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Free Things to Do

Craft a rich itinerary around the island's atmospheric towns and cities, myriad beaches and geological wonders without paying a single entrance fee.

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Best Road Trips

These road trips in Crete will take you to mountains, beaches, monasteries, wineries, unspoiled villages and Venetian old towns.

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Best Places to Visit

Crete packs a lot of incredible attractions onto one island. Here are eight of our favorite places to visit when you visit Greece's largest island.

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