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Mediterranean Guided Tours That Include Crete

Mediterranean Guided Tours That Include Crete

Are you looking for a tour of Europe, the Mediterranean and Greece that includes Crete?

Mediterranean Guided Tours That Include Crete

To make the most of your visit, escorted tours to the Mediterranean and the Greek Islands can be an excellent way to explore the highlights of the islands. You can choose from private or group tours, with flights, ferries and land transfers included.

In this article, we’ll explore the best Mediterranean and Greece tours including Crete, showcasing the best of what these locations have to offer. Whether you're looking for a historical and cultural experience, an island hopping adventure or cruise, there is a tour for you.

No time to read the whole article? Not a problem! Our tip for a tour of Italy, Greece and Crete is

this 14 day tour

that takes you to all the best sights in these Mediterranean locations.

Want to see your other options? Read on to discover fascinating tours of this historic and beautiful region.

Best of Italy and Greece

RATING: 4.8 / 5 (8 reviews) | TOUR LENGTH: 14 days | BOOK NOW

Enjoy this tour of Mediterranean exploration of Italy and Greece including Crete and the Greek Islands. Start in Rome and end in Athens. See ancient sights in Rome then travel to Florence in Tuscany, Venice and on to Greece.

• Discover the world of ancient Greeks and Romans
• Admire the rich cultural heritage of Florence
• Visit the Greek Islands by boat
• Gaze at the magical monasteries of Meteora (pictured above)
  

Destinations included in this tour:

• Rome
• Florence
• Venice
• Meteora
• Delphi
• Athens
  
• Mykonos
• Patmos
• Rhodes
• Crete
• Santorini

"Vacation of a lifetime Very well organized, accommodations were great, food was excellent but what made the difference was the travel Director which was very knowledgeable and accommodating."

"The entire trip was excellent. We were taken care of from the minute. We arrived until the minute we left. I would highly recommend this company to anyone!"

"It was a wonderful once in a lifetime experience! The hotels were clean and comfortable. The coaches were also comfortable. Our tour guide was fantastic. He was fun and knowledgeable."

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Mediterranean Guided Tours That Include Crete
Greece Explorer and Islands

RATING: 4.6 / 5 (2,187 reviews) | TOUR LENGTH: 14 days | BOOK NOW

Start in Athens and end in Santorini with this in-depth cultural tour over 14 days, taking you through Athens, Greece and 12 other destinations in Europe.

• Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Greek heroes and cruise the beautiful Aegean
• Visit the incredible Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi and ancient Ephesus in Turkey
• Relax on the sunny beaches of Mykonos and explore the medieval old town in Rhodes
• Visit Heraklion, Knossos, Elounda and the Island of Spinalonga in Crete

Destinations included in this tour:

• Athens
• Olympia
• Delphi
• Meteora
• Ephesus & Patmos
• Rhodes
• Crete
• Santorini
  

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Islands of the Mediterranean

RATING: 4.4 / 5 (38 reviews) | TOUR LENGTH: 12 days | BOOK NOW

This 12-day fully guided tour starts in Athens Greece and ends in Malaga, Spain. Start with the wonders of ancient Greece at the Acropolis and visit some of the most fascinating Greek islands in the Cyclades, then on to Chania in Crete, with influences from succeeding civilisations such as Minoan, Venetian, and Ottoman. Its charming historic Old Town is known for a picturesque harbour, narrow cobblestone streets, and well-preserved Venetian and Turkish architecture. Spend the day exploring picturesque landmarks such as the Venetian lighthouse and the Old Harbour.

Destinations included in this tour:

• Athens
• Mykonos
• Santorini
• Chania, Crete
• Taormina, Italy
• Lipari, Italy
• Porto Cervo, Sardinia
• Mahon, Menorca
• Ibiza, Spain
• Cartegena, Spain
• Malaga, Spain
  

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Rome, Puglia, Meteoras and Greek Islands
(13 destinations)

RATING: 3.9 / 5 (4,153 reviews) | TOUR LENGTH: 16 days | BOOK NOW

A rich experience, this fully-guided 16 day tour starts in Rome and ends in Athens. Experience some of the most intriguing ancient sites in the Mediterranean including Chania, Heraklion, Knossos and Kritsa in Crete.

• Explore the Imperial Forums in Rome
• Visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
• Tour the pink cathedral in Trani
• Discover the Meteora monasteries in Greece
• Stroll through Oia's vibrant streets in Santorini
• See the UNESCO Old Town of Rhodes
  
• See the Minoan Palace of Knossos in Crete
• Experience the history of the Old Towns of Chania and Rethymnon in Crete
• See Kritsa, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and the island of Spinalonga in Crete
• See the Acropolis in Athens and the Erechtheion of Acropolis with Caryatids (pictured above)
  

Destinations included in this tour:

• Rome
• Bari
• Igoumenitsa
• Delphi
• Meteora
• Rhodes
• Heraklion
• Chania
• Knossos
• Kritsa

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Mediterranean Guided Tours That Include Crete
Getting to Crete

Take a 1 hour flight from Athens to Heraklion with Aegean Airlines or Olympic Air, with many flights available per day.

Or take a 9.5 hour overnight ferry from Pireaus port of Athens to Heraklion port.

More on flights and ferries below.

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Independent Trip Planning for Crete

Our website is dedicated to giving you the information to create your own incredible trip to Crete.

• Trip Planning
• Crete Travel Advice and Q&A

Here at We Love Crete we have had many questions from independent  travellers about what to do in a short time in the west or east of the island - these e-books have evolved out of the questions from travellers who love Crete. Our 4 e-books offer route guide options for your self-guided tour:

• West Crete by Car
• East Crete by Car
• West Crete by Bus
• East Crete by Bus

“Thank you so much for your response. We took your advice and switched our stay around, making it easier for getting ferries and flights. Once again, thank you so much for all the information you sent me, I'm still going through it all and we purchased your mini-guides on visiting Crete east and west. They are GREAT! ”   Jo-ann, Montreal, Canada

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