
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture.
In 2025, UNESCO added six Minoan palace centres in Crete to its World Heritage List, recognizing their outstanding universal value and the pivotal role they played in Europe’s earliest advanced civilization. These include Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia – all iconic sites of the Bronze Age Minoan world.
Crete is, after all, a small universe teeming with beauties and treasures that you will probably need a lifetime to uncover!
Postcards from a land of endless beauty.
Get a glimpse of the Greek way of life
Get ready for a breathtaking journey through the Crete of ancient myths and history via a cultural road route of 386 km. Every mountain, every cave, and almost every location on the island hides a story from Greek mythology. Discover where Zeus was born and raised, where Apollo was worshipped, and where, when, and how the god Dionysus is honored to this day. This itinerary will reveal Crete’s secrets and bring you closer to the myths that defined the ancient world.
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