Join The Crete Travel Massive Road Trip!

We invite you on an 8 days “once in a lifetime” Crete Travel Massive road trip to show you why Crete is an incredible four seasons destination.

Crete is Greece’s largest island located on the southern border of Europe. It’s a remarkable mosaic of astonishing beauty with high rugged mountains, numerous gorges, scenic beaches and the world famous Cretan diet. The island is divided into four prefectures: Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion and Lasithi. Each with its distinctive landmarks and attractions.

Crete Travel Massive 8 Day Road Trip (7-14 May 2016)

Day 1 . Your road trip starts from Chania. You could arrive early in the morning or the previous night.

Chania is one of the most beautiful and visited destinations on the island of Crete. A city with origins lost in time , and the second largest city on Crete.

Your day will start with a tour to get familiarized with the local colours of the city. Crete Urban Adventures will lead you through the historical part of the city.

Lunch will be held at a traditional local restaurant.

Evening Travel Massive networking event on a luxurious yacht in the old port of Chania.

Day 2 . A day of adventure in the mountainous region of Chania.

Meet the locals and experience the real flavors of the region.

Day 3. Drive to Rethymnon.

Rethymnon is a hidden gem on the island of Crete. One of the best well-preserved Venetian old towns, this jewel is situated on a long sandy beach between the bigger cities of Chania and Heraklion on Crete.

Let us help you Conquer Rethymno and taste its unique local specialities on our morning walking tour.

Travel Massive networking event at a unique venue (surprise!!)

Day 4. Discover on this day trip why Rethymnon is considered the “guardians of tradition” on the island.

Day 5. Heraklion City

Heraklion or Iraklion is the capital city of Crete . At a first glance you will think that this is a busy ,modern concrete city , but taking time to explore it , Heraklion will reveal all its beauty .

We will  head straight for the heart of Heraklion. Hit the backstreets and hidden pathways, checking out the highlights, sampling local treats, and discovering all the forces that have combined to make Heraklion the city it is today. We will be joining the Urban Adventures Bites and Sights of Heraklion tour.

Travel Massive networking event.

Day 6. The Minoans and Wine trails.

Your day will start with a guided tour of Crete’s must-see historical attraction,  the Palace of Knossos.

The famous Minoan Palace lies five kilometers southeast of Heraklion, in the valley of the river Kairatos. Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete, but sections of it were built during different historic periods such as the Neolithic and the Classical period.

After a tour in history we will follow the famous wine trails of the region by visiting local wineries (wine tasting) and ending our night with a traditional Cretan night full of local tastes and music.

Day 7. By now we will have reached the region of, Lassithi.

Lasithi is  the easternmost region on the island of Crete . With less population than the other regions but so rich in attractions and beauties. Home to the largest natural palm forest in Europe ,Vai palm beach , picturesque villages and islets , but also cosmopolitan Elounda , a worldwide VIP destination.

Our Travel Massive networking event will be held on a superyacht and you will be treated like a king.

We will sail to Elounda one of Greece’s VIP top destinations, and from there embark on a fishing boat, to the island of Chrissi and Spinalonga island.

Day 8. Your final day on the island has arrived.

You can relax on our way back to Chania and enjoy the last views of the island. Our road trip has come to an end but we are sure that you like many others will be back!

If you’d like to get involved with the Travel Massive Crete Road Trip, be sure to send a message to the awesome chapter leaders Rebecca Skevaki, Ioannis Bras and Christos Manousakis.