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Combination-Tour Crete West / Southwest

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Package-Tour the most beautiful package tour for you, including rental car category B = Polo size. 14-day tour with 2 locations in small boutique comfort hotels on the west and southwest coast in an authentic environment. Both hotels are comfortable, quiet and close to the beach. Including breakfast. Experience the cities of Chania, Rethymnon and the most beautiful nature reserves in western Crete in combination with the rustic south coast where you will enjoy your time in hidden bays and in authentic surroundings. Enjoy the 2 private day tours with our private local guide Mr. Jacovos wil show you the best places of the West Coast.

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This 2-week combination tour with 2 locations:
The first week stay on the northwest coast in the beautiful boutique hotel Blue Elephant, right in the small, authentic town of Almirida with a wonderful, gently sloping sandy beach. The small boutique hotel is located between the 2 most beautiful towns on Crete between Chania and Rethymnon. Here you can enjoy 2 private day tours with our private local guide. Mr. Jacovos will show you his home from its most beautiful side. He will come to your hotel and you will plan the day tours together. He will give you tips and insider information along the way. The 2nd stop, the second week, is boutique hotel Plakias Resort only a walkind distance to the center of the Plakias Village and its port. Wonderful garden. Here you will discover small, hidden dream bays. The south coast of Crete is a bathing paradise.
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The small boutique hotel Blue Elephant in western Crete
The modern small boutique hotel offers a very good breakfast buffet and attentive service, ideal for rest and relaxation in an authentic environment. It is located on a hillside above the coastal village of Almirida with a view of the village, the bay and a fantastic view over the mountains down to the sea. The hotel offers all the amenities of a small 4-star B&B hotel and is a good starting point for exploring the wonderful nature and nature reserves of western Crete. The small boutique hotel is perfect for a relaxing beach holiday on the most beautiful beaches of Crete. Built like an amphitheater with 28 residential units, overlooking the Aegean Sea. The small boutique hotel Almyrida Blue Elephant is just 100 meters from the sandy beach in the small, manageable coastal village of Almyrida and has 28 studio suites. The modern design creates an ambience of genuine hospitality with comfort. The studio suites offer unobstructed views of the Aegean Sea, individual infinity pools and a smoke-free environment. 28 studio suites 35 sqm with sea view, shower, bathrobe, toilet, satellite TV (flat screen TV) slippers, hairdryer, refrigerator, air conditioning, safe, tiled/marble floor, free toiletries, soundproofing, each studio has its own private entrance, sofa bed, extra long double bed over 2 m, balcony or terrace. Extra long beds over 2 meters.

The small boutique hotel Plakias Resort on the southwest coast in the town of Plakias:
This hidden gem is perfect for a relaxing holiday off the beaten track. The small, cozy apartment hotel consists of 58 comfortable units with 2 swimming pools, sun loungers and parasols at the pool and beach at your disposal (without charge). Beach Tavern. WiFi is included in the whole Hotel-Area.
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Boutique hotel Blue Elephant
Studio suites 35 sqm with sea view Shower, bathrobe, toilet, satellite TV (flat screen TV) slippers, hairdryer, fridge/minibar, air conditioning, safe, tiled/marble floor, free toiletries, soundproofing, each studio has its own private entrance, sofa bed, extra long double bed over 2 m, balcony or terrace. These spacious studios do not have a kitchenette. Kettle for tea/coffee making is available.

Plakias Resort Apart-Hotel studios with private terrace, balcony, air conditioning, bathroom with shower, toilet, a kitchenette for preparing small items and a microwave.
All units include: ADSL Internet connection, Air conditioning, Toiletries, Bathroom with bathtub or shower, Beach towels, Bottle of wine, Cable satellite TV, Wardrobe/Closet, Coffee making facilities, Daily maid service, Dining table, Flat screen TV, Fully equipped kitchenette, Garden view, Guest linens, Hairdryer, High speed internet access, House wine and fruit basket on arrival, Individually controlled air conditioning, Interactive TV, Internet access, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Kitchenette, Living room (The studios are an open-plan space with the kitchenette), Modern furnishings, Mountain view, Pool towels, Pool view Private balcony or terrace, Refrigerator, Safe deposit box, Sitting area,Slippers, Sofa bed, Furnished veranda, Working desk Check-in policies Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 12:00 PM
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Breakfast-Buffet in both Hotels.
Entertainment / Worth to See - Sightseeing
In Price included: 2 day-Tours with our Private Loca Guide starting point Spilia Hotel.
Forget trying to see everything in a short time of 2 weeks. Make time for surprises, there are so many things to do or to see in the Southwest and West of Crete. Discover the most beautiful cities, Chania and Rethymnon and the National Parks Samaria Gorge, Agia Irini Gorge, the Imbros Gorges and the table lands Askifou and Omalos. Take time to unwind, switch off and let the uniqueness of Crete’s Nature reserves (e.g. the Lagoon Elafonisi, the Lagoon Balos) to refresh your soul. West/Sounth West Crete’ s scenic contrasts are great. Some suggesttions for your Trip "Crete West / South-West"

In West Crete:
Crete is a huge island with a great history. We cannot show all excursion options here, but we can show the most important ones.
+ Visit the Monastery Agia TriadaThe Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) Monastery is probably the most impressive monastic complex of the final period of Venetian rule on Crete, due to both its scale and architectural form. The organic-olive oil of the Monastery Agia Triada has won many awards, there is a small Monastery Shop where you can buy this delicious organic olive-oil. The olive-oil of Agia Triada meets our standards from our online-shop greekmarketsquare.com you can purchase this organic olive oil in our online shop.

+ The Monastery ArkadiArkadi Monastery is perhaps the best-known monastery on Crete due to the Holocaust of 1866. Arkadi was designated by UNESCO as a European Freedom Monument.

+ The nature reserve Balos Lagoonin western Crete. This day-cruise can be booked for extra charge 35 € per person

+ The nature reserves the table Omalos Tableland in western Crete
and the Xyloskalo - Panorama-Restaurant with panorama view to the Samaria Gorge and the snow covered "White Mountains". After a good dinner in the rustic restaurant at the fireside you taste the traditional delicious speciality of this region "Sfakiani Pita".

+ South-Coast Tour for swimming and snorkelling and visiting the Monastery Chrissoskalitisa and the Lagoon Elafonissi
this excursion can be booked for an extra charge 35 € per person (if you don´t have a car)

+ Guided Tour western Crete hiking day-tour through the national park Samaria Gorge the oldest nature reserve of Crete. This excursion can be booked in advance for an extra charge 35 € per person

+ Guided Tour western Crete hiking day-tour through the Agia Irini Gorge This Gorge is part of the European Walking Path E4.

The unspoiled South of Crete promises natural wonders as unique sandy bays, amazing landscapes with dramatically Gorges and remote villages. The ever-sunny Southern Crete has a lot to offer for sunseekers and beach lovers.
+ Driving tour through the Askifou Tableland towards to the southwest coast to Frangokastello for swimming or snorkelling. An eventful tour for sports-active people, we recommend the hike setting on this tour Imbros Gorge.
+ South Crete makes the most of the sunshine. From sloping hills to hidden bays, sandy beaches and dunes. Ligres Beach is at the foot of the imposing Siderotas mountain, 52 km from Rethymnon City and 4.9 km from the village of Kerames.
We cannot show all excursion options here, but we can show the most important ones. Explore Crete’s stunning landscapes, taking your time to visit the highlights you want to see. With one of our self-drive tours, you will discover Crete on your own terms and make memories of a lifetime! Send us your preferences and you´ll get your detailed personal itinerary after your booking. We are always on call to handle any unforeseen situations during your trip. We are your personal advisor when it comes for perfect holidays on Crete.
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Sport
Optional you can book one of our hikking tours starting point Spilia Hotel. 1. Samaria Gorge 42 € per person. 2. Agia Irini Gorge 42 € per Person. 3. Day-Cruise to the Lagoon Balos ( Nature Reserve) Price per person 33 €
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This 2 Weeks-Tour includes:
Package tour for you including rental car category B = Polo size. If you are 4 guests, we will upgrade the car to category C = Citroen C4 from/to Heraklion or Chania airport. Rental car including fully comprehensive insurance with no excess and free km. Air conditioning, radio-CD player, child seats free of charge. Second driver free of charge. Free parking in all accommodations.
2 private guided tours with Mr Jacovos our private local Guide We have designed our website for you. The detailed descriptions of our accommodations and destinations should help you make the right choice. Take a look at our photos and videos to get a taste. If you can't decide and are looking for inspiration, let us plan your vacation together. We are not a call center or anonymous company. We have been your personal experts for Crete and Greece since 1989! Our goal is to meet your expectations so that you can realize your dream in Crete.
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