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Crete Uncovered (Greece), a tour by Riviera Travel

Tour · 7 nights · with Riviera Travel

Crete Uncovered

An eight-day escorted tour with Riviera Travel exploring Crete’s archaeological treasures, coastal villages and local flavours, from Heraklion to Chania.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
7 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Greece
Operator
Riviera Travel
From
£1,969
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Guided tours of Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Knossos Palace

  2. Boat trip and guided tour of Spinalonga island

  3. Exploration of medieval Rethymno and pottery village Margarites

  4. Visit to Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetery

  5. Tour of Aptera ruins and Monastery of the Holy TrinityWith wine tasting

About the trip

Riviera Travel's escorted tour of Crete unfolds over eight days, starting in Heraklion where the Minoan legacy is palpable at a museum filled with artefacts like the striking Bull’s Head rhyton. A visit to the ancient palace of Knossos follows, with its partially reconstructed rooms and stories of Minotaur myths.

The journey continues to coastal villages such as Plaka, where a brief café stop precedes a boat ride to Spinalonga island, known for its Venetian fortifications and later history as a leper colony. Time in Agios Nikolaos offers a chance to stroll by the so-called 'bottomless' lake. Other stops include Margarites, famed for pottery, and the medieval streets of Rethymno, with a pause at the WWII cemetery at Souda Bay.

The tour’s final days are spent in Chania, combining history, botanic gardens, and a free day to explore or relax. A visit to the hilltop ruins of Aptera and the Monastery of the Holy Trinity features wine tasting amid serene courtyards. The balance of archaeology, culture and local food gives a clear picture of Crete’s varied character, concluding with a return home from Chania.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Heraklion
  2. 2 Knossos
  3. 3 Spinalonga
  4. 4 Agios Nikolaos
  5. 5 Rethymno
  6. 6 Chania
  7. 7 Aptera

Itinerary

The route

  1. Heraklion

  2. Knossos

  3. Spinalonga

  4. Agios Nikolaos

  5. Rethymno

  6. Chania

  7. Aptera

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Riviera Travel publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Questions people ask

How long is Crete Uncovered?
Crete Uncovered is a 7 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Crete Uncovered?
Crete Uncovered is operated by Riviera Travel.
How much does Crete Uncovered cost?
Prices for Crete Uncovered start from £1,969, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

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