Pure Crete provides holidays to Western Crete in traditional village houses and villas with pools from April to October We can provide holidays with or without flights and have properties that accommodate from 2 to 8. We can provide flights from regional airports into Chania wherever possible and we include a local representative service .
We are proud to offer this spectacular expert-led tour of Crete. Discover the legendary island with Peter Sommer Travels.
The best walks in Crete: from the peaks of the White Mountains, through the dramatic gorges, to the secluded coves of the Mediterranean coast
Autumn Walking Holiday 08-15 Oct 2019. Five days of leisurely to medium paced walks of about 6 to 7 miles in the rolling countryside and dramatic gorges of Western Crete visiting villages and ancient sites amidst the beautiful countryside with the backdrop of the White mountains. Walks are 3 to 4 hours ending in lunch at a village taverna.
Starting on the gorgeous island of Santorini, you'll discover its fantastic archaeological museum, take a long hike up to ancient Thera and wander around the preserved city of Akrotiri. After a refreshing boat ride over to Crete, we'll take you to the mighty Palace of Knossos, the site of Gortyn, the Palace of Phaistos, and more.
This fascinating tour will give you an insight into the island's rich history, from the ancient Minoans to World War 2, and everything in between.
Western Crete is the perfect location for walking and painting so we are very pleased to offer this itinerary. The week will include five mornings of leisurely to medium paced walks, taking in the hills and valleys around Kissamos and the surrounding area. Hosted by Iakovos, a walker all his life and born and raised in Kissamos.
Explore a leisurely week of history, culture and archaeology Crete .
May 21-28 2019 £955pp 7 nights guided tour/holiday in Western Crete.
Price includes accommodation at the Aptera Aparthotel, Aptera village, North West Crete with breakfast, airfares, transfers , first evening meal and a full programme of 6 days excursions with expert guidance.
This holiday is from 22May-29May18 and again from 18Sep-02Oct18. Price is from £1208 per person based on 2 sharing. Price includes flights from London Gatwick, transfers, 7 nights BB accommodation, welcome dinner & activities. Price varies according to date of travel.
7 nights in Crete at the Afrodite Apartments from £549 per person. Price includes return flights, transfers and self catering accommodation in a studio apartment. Departs London Gatwick 07 May 2019. (Other regional departure airports are available).
