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Take a trip to Crete on your Greece Vacation
Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and is also the fifth-largest in the Mediterranean Sea. On a Greece vacation, it is a destination which has a wide variety of attractions from historic to scenic. It has ancient archaeological sites, great beaches and superb scenery ranging from mountains to green valleys and steep gorges. On travel to Greece, there is plenty here to keep you occupied for quite some time with a wide choice of activities regardless of your interests.
The capital, Heraklion, is located between two mountain ranges. There is a Venetian fortress on the harbour walls built in the early 1500s, Venetian mansions and a number of Byzantine churches to view. The Palace of Knossos, just outside of the city is a Minoan archaeological site, once the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture which flourished from about 2600 to 1100 BC. There is a maze of workrooms, living spaces, and storerooms to explore. The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion houses some excellent treasures in its collection, from the Neolithic era to Roman times plus an extensive Minoan collection. Heraklion is also a good place for a beach holiday on trips to Greece. There are several beaches on both sides of the city. The best-known one is Matala located 67 kilometres/41 miles southwest of Heraklion, originally a fishing village, now a popular resort. The beach, with its golden sand, has a backdrop of imposing cliffs.
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Greece In Style: Athens, Santorini & Crete
Athens, The Acropolis, Crete, and SantoriniDiscover Greece on an adventure through Athens' rich history, Santorini's stunning vistas, and Crete's culture, all under the sun's warm embrace.
9 days
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Athens & Islands: Mykonos, Santorini & Crete
Athens, The Acropolis, Crete, Santorini, and MykonosGaze upon the ancient ruins of Athens, then indulge in Mykonos' nightlife. Sail Santorini's caldera before immersing in Crete's rich history and culinary delights.
12 days
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Idyllic Greece: Athens and Crete
Crete, Athens, and The AcropolisDiscover Athens’ ancient wonders before escaping to idyllic Elounda, a luxury coastal retreat with stunning beaches, on the island of Crete.
10 days
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Best of the Aegean Islands: Athens to Rhodes
Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, and The AcropolisExperience the essence of Greece on this journey through historic Athens and the enchanting islands. Explore ancient ruins, thriving nightlife, and stunning coastlines!
14 days
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Greece In Style: Athens, Santorini & Crete
Athens, The Acropolis, Crete, and SantoriniDiscover Greece on an adventure through Athens' rich history, Santorini's stunning vistas, and Crete's culture, all under the sun's warm embrace.
9 days
From US$4,087/p.p.
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Athens & Islands: Mykonos, Santorini & Crete
Athens, The Acropolis, Crete, Santorini, and MykonosGaze upon the ancient ruins of Athens, then indulge in Mykonos' nightlife. Sail Santorini's caldera before immersing in Crete's rich history and culinary delights.
12 days
From US$4,095/p.p.
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Idyllic Greece: Athens and Crete
Crete, Athens, and The AcropolisDiscover Athens’ ancient wonders before escaping to idyllic Elounda, a luxury coastal retreat with stunning beaches, on the island of Crete.
10 days
From US$5,002/p.p.
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Best of the Aegean Islands: Athens to Rhodes
Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, and The AcropolisExperience the essence of Greece on this journey through historic Athens and the enchanting islands. Explore ancient ruins, thriving nightlife, and stunning coastlines!
14 days
From US$4,182/p.p.
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What do the experts say?
Locals don’t rush—whether it's dinner at 10:00 p.m. or a three-hour coffee. The best way to experience Greece is to match its rhythm and let moments stretch out.
Delphi isn’t just a historical site—it’s deeply spiritual. Standing where the Oracle once spoke, you feel this pulse of ancient energy still alive in the stones
Athens is like a living labyrinth—layered, electric, and full of stories if you know where to look. Once you’ve seen the major landmarks, get lost in places like Psiri and Koulaki for a real local vibe
Goway’s supplier will handle the entire trip once guests arrive in Greece—it’s white-glove service from start to finish
It’s fairly easy to travel between islands by plane or ferry, but I love renting a dune buggy once I’m there—it’s more fun than taxis.
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ExcellentBased on 5,285 ReviewsAbsolutely incredible trip! From beginning to end! All accommodations were excellent. If you want to experience Safaris this trip will fulfill all your expectations! A special thanks to our driver we had for our entire trip Evans! He made our trip over the top! The Hot air balloon ride in the Masai Mara is a must…it’s breathtaking!Pam SeitzI have worked with Goway several times in the past two years and every single trip has been unforgettable. Specifically, our travel advisor, Maria, has helped us book phenomenal trips to Thailand, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, and most recently, Iceland. Maria is so wonderful and easy to talk to, but what really stands out is her ability to get to know her clients so she can plan trips that perfectly align with our interests and desires. I cannot recommend her strongly enough! Her expertise, hard-work, and dedication towards each trip has given myself, my family, and friends memories to last a lifetime! Kayla CovelloJamil made our 40th birthday trip to Portugal so so very amazing and special! Great service, fabulous hotels, and wonderful day trips! Lane StricklandKatie was great, planned everything we needed, was great with changes and trip schedule conflicts. Fantastic working with her.CTI have been booking with GoWay for more than 2 years and feel so fortunate to have the best Travel Advisor, Maria Spitman, making our vacations unforgettable. I can’t say enough about Maria… she is personable, efficient, detail-oriented, and extremely knowledgeable about her specialty destinations. We have booked many trips with her, including Thailand, Spain, Portugal, Sicily, Iceland, and our most recent trip in Greece. Maria has not only curated nuanced itineraries, but has done so combining her vast knowledge of each region with our interests and needs being met perfectly. With that, it is evident that Maria learns about her clients to create vacation packages that far exceed expectations. I won’t book with anyone else! GoWay has a gem that is irreplaceable! I highly recommend seeking Maria out for all your destination needs. DarleenGoway has been amazing to work with. Farooq was my agent through Goway and she communicated promptly, planned a great international trip for my clients and was always organized. The trip was flawless to Rome and Malta from beginning to end!Kim KameleskyLisa Dachuk was incredible on organizing my trip. She took the time to know what I wanted and created an experience I will forever be grateful for having.Louise Helie MastersLori Mezzomo and the team at Goway Travel are fantastic! Lori helped plan a 3-week Australia trip for our family of 5. Our teenage boys enjoyed exploring Sydney, Uluru, Cairns and the Gold Coast. Highlights included a Sydney Harbour Bridge walk, sunrise hike around Uluru, snorkeling with turtles on the Great Barrier Reef, and surfing on the gold coast. Lori did a fantastic job of creating an itinerary that was engaging for our teenage boys and relaxing for the parents... not an easy task! We miss Australia and would gladly book again with Lori Mezzomo and Goway Travel.BlairSwati was fantastic! She worked with us to create the perfect Greece trip, and handled all the details to make it a worry-free experience.JtvMichael at Goway Travel was great to work with. We were planning a pre-trip with him prior to a group tour. He worked with us to hit the special places we wanted to visit and things we wanted to do. The accommodations arranged exceeded our expectations. Local guides were all amazing. This was the third trip we booked through Goway, and we will definitely book with them again in the future David Picka
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