7-Day Relaxation Itinerary in Crete

1. Day 1: Agios Nikolaos Beach
   40 minutes (32 km) from Heraklion Airport

   Enjoy white sands and crystal-clear waters at this stunning Blue Flag awarded beach.

2. Day 2: Spinalonga Island
   1 hour (33 km) from Agios Nikolaos Beach

   Explore incredible Venetian architecture and learn the interesting history of this former leper colony.

3. Day 3: Vai Beach
   3 hours 30 minutes (170 km) from Spinalonga Island

   Relax on the largest palm forest in Europe with Cretan watersports and stunning views.

4. Day 4: Balos Lagoon
   3 and a half hours (145 km) from Vai Beach

   Explore a stunning, turquoise blue lagoon that's perfect for snorkelling and swimming.

5. Day 5: Samaria Gorge National Park
   1 hour 45 minutes (87 km) from Balos Lagoon

   Experience Crete's natural beauty in this 16km-long national park.

6. Day 6: Palace of Knossos
   2 hour 20 minutes (125 km) from Samaria Gorge National Park

   Discover the ancient Minoan civilization in an impressive archaeological site.

7. Day 7: Phaistos Archaeological Site
   1 hour 30 minutes (68 km) from Palace of Knossos

   Explore 'the second palace of Minoan Crete" and learn about the astonishing story of Phaistos.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Agios Nikolaos Beach (2 hours, Free)
• Spinalonga Island (3 hours, 15€)
• Vai Beach (2 hours, 10€)
• Balos Lagoon (4 hours, 15€)
• Samaria Gorge National Park (5 hours, 5€)
• Palace of Knossos (2 hours, 15€)
• Phaistos Archaeological Site (1 hour, 8€)
Total Estimated Costs: 68€

Useful Tips

For those with more time, consider a day trip to Elafonisi Beach. For those with less time, consider skipping Phaistos Archaeological Site.