The Labyrinth of Crete
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The Labyrinth of Crete

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Oferta encontrada na data:: sábado, 21 de junho de 2025
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Baseado em 2 adultos
Oferta encontrada na data:: sábado, 21 de junho de 2025
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To Greeks, Crete is the Megalonissi (Great Island), a hub of spectacular ancient art and architecture. Fabled is the land of King Minos, it is a unique world where civilization is counted by the millennium. From every point of view, travelers discover landscapes of amazing variety. Mountains split with deep gorges and honeycombed with caves rise in sheer walls from the sea. Snow-capped peaks loom behind sandy shorelines, vineyards, and olive groves. Miles of beaches, some with a wealth of amenities and others isolated and unspoiled, fringe the coast. Join us to discover the Palace of Knossos, explore Spinalonga island, admire Lassithi Plateau and much more during this memorable five-day tour of the island.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Palace of Knossos:  Known for being one of the oldest cities in Europe,  Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on the beautiful island of Crete.

Lassithi Plateau: The tranquil Lasithi Plateau, 900m above sea level, is an arrestingly beautiful expanse of green fields interspersed with almond trees and orchards.

Spinalonga:  Boat trip to the magnificent island with fortresses dating from the Venetian period.

Elounda: Visit the picturesque fishing village in the lovely Mirabello Bay.

Day 1: ARRIVAL HERAKLION (25 km - 30 min)

Upon arrival at Heraklion Airport you will be directed to the bus that will take you to the hotel in Gouves or Chersonissos area for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the delightful surroundings on your own. Dinner is included.

Overnight  in Gouves or Chersonissos area.

Day 2: BOAT TRIP TO THE ISLAND OF SPINALONGA (130 km – 8 hrs)

After a tasty breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel to start discovering the hidden treasures of Greece. Spinalonga is one of the most famous spots in Crete, and sometimes called the ‘island of tears’ due to its past as a leper colony. It was initially a Venetian fortress but then it became the home for hundreds of Greece’s lepers who were shipped there and formed a colony. Once there, you’ll take a guided walk around the enchanting remains of the colony. See its main street, still lined with the shops and houses where the lepers attempted to live ordinary lives. Later, you’ll sail back to Elounda, where you’ll have a typical Cretan lunch. Then, walk around on your own, do some shopping or go for a swim. Lunch and dinner are included.

Overnight in Gouves or Chersonissos area.

Day 3: PALACE OF KNOSSOS – HERAKLION TOWN (42 km – 8 hrs)

After the delectable breakfast served , you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to the imposing Palace of Knossos. The landmark dates back to 1900 BC, and it was the hub of Crete’s Minoan civilization and the place where the fearsome Minotaur was said to have lurked in the labyrinth. Admire the treasures of this fascinating palace during an interesting tour, while your guide explains the myths surrounding it and its kings. Afterwards, visit lively Heraklion, see the Venetian lion fountain and the loggia that is now the Town Hall. The magnificent tour ends at the entrance to the old harbour, the place where you begin to explore on your own. If you want to get even closer to the stunning past of the Greeks, take advantage of the guided tour in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. Your day ends with a comfortable transfer to your hotel in Gouves or Chersonissos area. Dinner is included.

Overnight  in Gouves or Chersonissos area

Day 4: LAND ROVER TOUR – EXPLORE THE BIRTHPLACE OF ZEUS (120 km – 8 hrs)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and head towards the central part of Crete to learn about its mythology, culture, and local life, while having lots of fun. Your day starts from the moment you meet your drivers, who will take you to your first stop, the Potamies Reservoir water dam. Continuing our journey through mesmerising paths and olive trees, we reach the ruins of the Roman aqueduct of Lyttos. Admire the beauty of the site and continue towards the quaint village of Kastamonitsa, where we join the locals for a coffee break in the traditional cafeneion. Afterwards, the real off-road adventure begins! We will Climb high into the mountains and follow the ancient minaon path that leads us to the cave of Zeus (entrance not included) where, according to mythology, the father of all the gods was born. Then, you have the chance to take some memorable photographs of the Lassithi Plateau, before we drop down to the plateau for a delicious BBQ lunch with unlimited wine! The journey continues with a stop at Lassithi plateau, where time has virtually stood still and the local people are mainly farmers.  We continue the adventure until we reach the village of Krassi our last stop of the day. Catch a glimpse of the 2,000-year-old plane tree and learn about its natural spring water source. End this thrilling day with a transfer back to your hotel.  Lunch is included with wine and bottled water.

Overnight in Gouves or Chersonissos area

Day 5: DEPARTURE HERAKLION (25 km - 30 min)

Begin your day with a rich breakfast at the hotel. Then, enjoy a transfer to Heraklion airport and continue with your travel arrangements.

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Walking shoes recommended for Zeus Cave visit.

Observações:

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



Very important:

* This document, obtained by the User through Compositor Panavisión Tours, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Panavisión Tours receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Compositor Panavisión.


* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Panavisión Tours that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.


* The confirmation of the reservation obtained by the User through the Composer Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es is also subject to availability at the time the User makes his payment for places in the means of transport, accommodation , or any type of service selected within the tariff selected or used for the offer.


* The final price obtained in the document generated through Compositor Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.


* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.


* Confirmed the reservation, cancellation fees will be applied to those services that have previously been indicated in the reservation process, which are "Non-Refundable".


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.


* In the case of making the reservation, the rates do not allow modifications. You must cancel and make a new reservation. Cancellation expenses according to rate conditions.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.



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nights 4
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GUÍA TURÍSTICO:

  • Trabajamos con guías locales profesionales de habla inglesa en tours compartidos los días 2 y 3

ALOJAMIENTO: 

  • 4 noches de alojamiento

COMIDAS: 

  • 4 desayunos
  • 2 almuerzos (1 barbacoa durante el tour en Land Rover con barra libre de vino y 1 almuerzo cretense en Elunda, bebidas no incluidas)
  • 4 cenas

TRANSPORTE:

  • Transporte compartido con aire acondicionado durante todo el tour.
  • Transporte compartido con aire acondicionado de ida y vuelta desde/hasta el aeropuerto de Heraclión

ENTRADAS Y ACTIVIDADES:

  • Todas las entradas y actividades mencionadas en el itinerario: yacimientos arqueológicos de Cnosos, museo arqueológico, viaje en barco (transporte compartido) a la isla de Spinalonga y tour por la isla de Spinalonga, tour en Land Rover 
Excluídos
  • Gastos de carácter personal, bebidas y comidas que no estén explícitamente indicados en el programa
  • Billetes de avión y visados
  • Impuestos aeroportuarios para vuelos nacionales e internacionales
  • Propinas para los conductores y guías
  • Excursiones opcionales 
  • Impuesto turístico en los hoteles (a partir del 1 de enero de 2018). Los clientes deberán pagar dicho impuesto en el momento en el mismo hotel. 
  • Entrada a la cueva de Zeus
Acomodações planejadas

    OPCIONES DE ALOJAMIENTO

    Días del 1 al 4 Gouves o área de Quersoneso: 

    • Hotel de Categoria Estándar = Hotel Hersonissos Central o 3* similar
    • Hotel de Categoria Superior = Hotel Astir Beach o 4* similar

    EXTRAS OPCIONALES: 

    Noche anterior en el área de Gouves o Quersoneso:

    • Hotel de Categoria Estándar = Hotel Hersonissos Central o 3* similar
    • Hotel de Categoria Superior = Hotel Astir Beach o 4* similar

    Noche siguiente en el área de Gouves o Quersoneso:

    • Hotel de Categoria Estándar = Hotel Hersonissos Central o 3* similar
    • Hotel de Categoria Superior = Hotel Astir Beach o 4* similar