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Easter in Crete

Duration:

5 Days

Type of Excursion:

Organized excursion

Type of Excursion:

Road trip

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Description

Crete: The generous "soul" of the Mediterranean!

Excursion Itinerary

We depart at 6:30 PM from our city, heading to the port of Piraeus to board the ship that will take us at night to Heraklion, Crete. Our arrival on the island will be at 6:30am in the morning.
After disembarking from the ship, we will have the opportunity to drink our morning coffee in Heraklion, Crete. In the southern part of the Aegean, a mysterious, warm, pure, and generous island holds within it the entire "soul" of Greece. Crete has a way of enchanting you. It captivates and ensnares the senses with its impressive and majestic landscape, as well as its spirit, history, and people. During our arrival, a first stroll is worth dedicating some time to a walk in the Old Town. Starting from the Lions' Square with the Morozini fountain, one of the city's favorite spots. The walk is complemented by the Koules Fortress and the Venetian Walls. Free time for a tour and lunch. Check-in at the hotel and rest. In the evening, we attend the funeral of the Epitaph in a magical atmosphere, with the meeting of all the Epitaphs in the heart of the old town, next to the Lions. Return to the hotel and enjoy our dinner. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, we board the bus and head to the archaeological site of Knossos, the most important center of Minoan civilization. According to tradition, it was the seat of King Minos. The palace is associated with the fascinating myths of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and Daedalus with Icarus. Free time for a tour. Then we board the bus and head to Anogeia and the house of Nikos Xylouris. The central square is home to the house of the most famous lyre player on the island. The house-museum is essentially a small room with relics and photos of him. We stay for lunch and return to the hotel. In the afternoon, we renew our appointment to be transported to the island's hidden paradise, Lasithi. With exotic and unrealistically beautiful landscapes, both picturesque and cosmopolitan, with famous facades and well-guarded secrets. Agios Nikolaos is the capital dominated by the aquatic element.

Here we will watch the Resurrection service and the burning of Judas, one of the most impressive customs. Return to the hotel and enjoy the Resurrection dinner. Overnight stay.
After breakfast, we will have free time until we enjoy the roasted lamb and the delicacies of the Easter meal at a traditional tavern in the area. In the afternoon, we will all gather to visit Chania. The city is divided into two parts, the old and the new outside the walls. The old town of Chania is the jewel of the area with the Venetian harbor and the Egyptian Lighthouse. Walk along the harbor and the Fortress of Firka at its entrance and visit the Naval Museum. Among the Venetian mansions and the cobbled streets, you will see the Yali Mosque and the Venetian Shipyards, the Syntrivani Square, the old Turkish neighborhood of Splanzia, the Jewish quarter of Ovria and the Christian Topana with impressive buildings. Discover the... Free time for sightseeing and lunch. Return to the hotel and overnight.
After we have our breakfast and have collected our luggage, we head to Rethymno, a picturesque and romantic city with unique cultural interest. Walk along the Venetian harbor with the old lighthouse, get lost in the alleys with the old houses, admire the intricate doorways and the Venetian coats of arms that adorn them. Free time to explore the city and enjoy our lunch. We then head to Heraklion, Crete for a final stroll and perhaps a sweet treat or a cup of coffee before boarding the ship to return to our city. Arrival at the port of Piraeus on Tuesday at 06:30am.

Included

Tours and excursions with luxury air-conditioned coaches.
3 Overnight stay at a selected 4* hotel
3 Breakfast
Meals on Good Friday, Holy Saturday
Ferry ticket in economy class
Tour leader/escort.
VAT.
Liability insurance coverage

General terms and conditions of participation in an organized trip

Please read carefully the following General Terms of Participation, which constitute an integral part of the organized travel contract, as well as information and any other recommendations given to you, before registering for any of our organized trips.

Registrations - participation in organized trips

Registrations are made with:

Visit our offices Mitropoleos 1 Chalkida

By phone: 22210 39929

Electronically: lptravel_services@outlook.com or online booking

provided (in order to reserve seats on this trip):

Payment of the required advance payment (50%) or the entire amount, in cash, via credit/debit or prepaid card or by bank transfer to the tourist office.

Unreserved acceptance and compliance with these General Terms and Conditions. For valid registration, the specific trip must be indicated on the receipt of payment of the advance or prepayment, with the dates of departure and return and any other distinctive elements.

The right to participate in the trip is secured by paying the full value and related charges 7 full days before departure.

Failure to pay the full value of the trip within the stipulated time gives our Tourist Office the right to cancel the reservation and possibly demand cancellation fees, in accordance with the cancellation terms provided herein.

Cancellations

In order to implement an organized trip, it is necessary to ensure the minimum number of travelers, on which the costing of the relevant package is based. This number differs for each trip.

Cancellations of participation by the traveler are made in writing to our office or by telephone or after a visit to our office and, regardless of the date of the reservation. In particular:

In case of cancellation of the excursion 11 days (multi-day) or 6 days (single-day) before departure, a 100% refund will be given.

In case of cancellation of the excursion from 9 to 6 days before departure, the reservation will be transferred to another person under the conditions mentioned in Article 6 of the General Terms of Participation)

In the event that a replacement cannot be found, the money can be credited to a later trip within 2 months.

In case of cancellation of the excursion from 6 days (multi-day) or 2 days (single-day) up to the day of departure, the entire amount will be withheld.

In the event of cancellation of the trip by our Tourist Office and if the time of booking allows, the following deadlines for informing the Traveler and 100% refund are followed:

a) 10 days before the departure date, when the trip lasts more than six (6) days.

b) 7 days before the departure date, when the trip lasts between four (4) and five (5) days.

c) 5 days before the departure date, when the trip lasts between two (2) and three (3) days.

d) 48 hours when the trip lasts one (1) day (Day trip).

Notes

* The program may be modified for its best implementation depending on conditions (weather conditions, delays, etc.).

* Prices in the event of increases in fuel, ferry tickets, accommodation costs, etc. will be adjusted accordingly with timely information.

* We kindly ask you to arrive at the boarding points on time.

(30 minutes early) to avoid delays

* Boarding and assembly times must be adhered to for the proper operation of the program

* Food consumption is not allowed on the bus.

*In case of failure to arrive at the boarding points on time, the bus will depart without the office being held responsible, and the money will not be refunded.

Seat reservations on the bus are on a priority basis.

All travelers are informed by SMS or phone with detailed departure information 1 day before the trip.

Important

Participation in any Organized Tour implies automatic and unconditional acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions of Participation as stated on the website lptravel-services.com.
Visits to the monasteries are only permitted in modest attire, i.e. long skirts for women and long pants for men. No shorts, bermudas, etc. allowed.