Crete
Greece's largest island offers ancient Minoan palaces, dramatic gorges, beautiful beaches, and authentic mountain villages. Heraklion, Chania, and Rethymno each have unique character.
Attractions in Crete
Palace of Knossos
Europe's oldest city and center of the ancient Minoan civilization. The partially reconstructed palace complex reveals 3,500-year-old frescoes, the legendary Labyrinth, and advanced Bronze Age engineering.
Samaria Gorge
Europe's longest gorge at 16km, cutting through the White Mountains from 1,250m to the Libyan Sea. A challenging but spectacular hike through dramatic landscapes and endemic wildlife.