Hello, Toucan Travellers here! If you're heading to Crete and looking for an sample itinerary, whether that's for 5,7,10 or 14 days, we've got you covered. Be sure to check out our blog post here: worldtraveltoucan.com/crete-itinerary-ideas/
Would definitely recommend Chania. Loved our stay there. The town the harbour lots to see do and eat! The Cretans are lovely people and I can't wait to return.
You're very lucky to have had the opportunity to live in Chania! You're right in that there's so much to do...which is a good enough excuse to go back again! ;)
@@ToucanTravellers Thank you!! So yes if you don’t mind, I do have a couple questions: we’re headed there end of Sept- hoping #1. is it still warm to get into the ocean/pools? Also we were planning on staying in Chania. We were debating staying at a hotel in Elounda, but we have a group of 10, and I think from what I’ve gathered, Chania has more of an active vibe and there’s more to do/explore? Would love your opinion on that! And thirdly, We will be in Santorini 5 days and then Crete 5 days. I’d love to explore around Crete, but with only 5 days, and a larger group (and we will be staying at a resort), which other places in Crete would you recommend if you had to narrow it down to just a few? Xoxo
@@Celeste-iq5hc Of course, that's no bother. We actually went around the same time last year (end of September) and Chania was actually lovely and warm during the day (averages of 25+ degrees Celsius) temperatures do drop during the evenings, so definitely bring a jacket as it can get quite chilly! In terms of where to stay, it depends on what you're after. Elounda is a very family-friendly peaceful town to stay that has great scenery and a lovely place to relax, however, Chania does have a lot more going on. Chania makes a great base to see others areas in Crete, so personally, if I had to choose between the two, I'd opt for Chania. Crete is a huge island and even spending 2 weeks there wasn't enough to see everything. We've actually written a blog post and given a list of the top things to see in Crete here: worldtraveltoucan.com/crete-itinerary- you can check out the top section (Chania 4 days) and we give a list of our hotel recommendations, as well as top things to do in the area. I hope this helps :) Susie x
What dates did you travel? I notice a lot of videos don’t mention when travel dates occur. Not sure if it’s done on purpose but it would be good to know that the reason it was not as crowded, water was not as warm etc occurred during this time….
Hi Fernanda, we travelled to Crete mid-September in 2021 until the start of October. The weather was really pleasant during our stay and warm enough to swim the sea. The pools were quite cold though so we didn't go in them much. All in all, it was quite busy especially at the main attractions, but not overly crowded :) I hope this helps!
Visited the Cret Aquarium🐟🦀🦑🐚 (their spelling) in Gouves while visiting Crete; focus on local species and was different from usual touristy stops which we had already seen. Couldn’t take a photo of the Lions Fountain ⛲️in Heraklion as there were students protesting; photos of protests are a BIG No-No for tourists…. Great vid!
Informative video. Thanks . Did you fly in and out of Hania. We will be going to Crete in a couple of weeks and will rent a car, but thinking to avoid doubling back with our car and arriving in Hania and out of Heraklion. What did you do and do you have any suggestions . many thanks
Hi Susan, thanks for the comment! We flew both in and out of Heraklion. We spent 5 days exploring Chania and the drive took around 1hr45 from Heraklion. The drive was ok, as long as you spend a good few days in Chania to make the drive worthwhile. There are also some sights along the way to Chania that you can stop off at to break the journey also :)
Hey there! Thanks for the kind comment 😊 we visited the third week of September 2021. We'd recommend visiting a bit earlier as the weather cooled down towards the end of the month / start of October. Subscribe to follow our other adventures friend 🙂
@@ToucanTravellers I'm planning to visit last week of may. Hope the sun will be warm enough then. Thank you. Looking forward to see more from you and Susie 🔥
Ancient history lovers should make the relatively short drive to Dikteon Cave (park your car in Psychro village, and then make the small hike up to the cave - wear good shoes as the path is not the easiest to navigate as you near the top! On the way back to the village take a drink and bite to eat in one of the village cafes/restaurants overlooking the valley). Dikteon Cave is purported to be the Cave in which Zeus was born (or, more specifically, one of two caves on Crete which purport to be the birthplace of Zeus - the other being Ideon Cave, though Dikteon Cave is the far more beautiful and interesting cave). Of special archeological interest is that many small statues and other religious items ("votive" offerings) were excavated at Dikteon and predate the emergence of the Zeus mythology by more than 1000 years. Because of the numerous religious offerings predating the classical Greek gods, this cave really DOES feel like the birthplace of Zeus. Couple this with a later trip to the island of Mykonos with a short day boat to the smaller religious sanctuary island of Delos and visit the lake in which Zeus' children, Apollo and Artemis, were born for a truly "family affair"!
@@revparsons3tl Hi Nick. As far as I'm aware, I don't think Stalis has a harbour, so you'd need to make your way to a nearby town and get a boat from there. We got to Spinalonga Island from Elounda. I think you can get to Elounda from Stalis by bus but will need to change as Agios Nikolaus.
@@ToucanTravellers ok thanks for the heads up it's just that somebody posted on another TH-cam channel saying that the coach will pick you up from your hotel but I will check
Thanks a lot! We drove there as we hired a car but you can catch a taxi that'll take around 35 minutes. Alternatively you can catch the KTEL bus, which will take around an hour to get there.
Nice video, long time since we have been, it was great place to have a holiday, if you have a list of places to go , try the best Island in the world Sri Lanka, now its getting over its economics trouble.
Thanks Keith - we absolutely loved it, too. However, we needed a few more days to explore more of the island (and rest a bit too!) Sri Lanka is indeed on our list for future travel plans. Glad things are improving for the people and the country now.
I will stay 3 days in Chania but did not book 3 day which I have left. Want to stay on some sandy beachfront with bars and restaurants nearby. Any tips?
Hello there, you can refer to our guide on where to stay on the island here: worldtraveltoucan.com/where-to-stay-in-crete/ There's a section on Chania and we've included a few hotel options. In terms of beaches, the closest beach to the town is Nea Chora Beach that's really popular amongst tourists and locals :)
Hey Kieran! We found the driving pretty straight forward in Crete, but many of its roads aren't as developed as the UK, but as long as you're cautious and drive slowly, it's all fine. We didn't notice any crazy drivers whilst we were there and felt safe!
Hi Sophie. We chose two bases over 11 days. Chania first for 5 days and then the Heraklion resort area for 5 days, plus one night in Rethymno. It's a huge island so you'll see more if you travel around a little bit. If you prefer staying in one place or are visiting for a short amount of time, we recommend Chania or Rethymno as there's a good mix of attractions nearby. Check out our Where to stay in Crete guide on our website 😊 worldtraveltoucan.com/where-to-stay-in-crete/
I'm visiting Greece next month. Is it a dangerous country to visit? How is regular crime (Pickpocketing, theft, etc...) and serious crime (kidnaps, murders)? Is it dangerous for a tourist? Thank you
Hi Daniel, we found Crete extremely safe and didn't experience or notice any minor theft issues at all. As always, there are areas everywhere where you need to be more careful, but the best thing to do is to check the official gov ernment website here www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/safety-and-security
@@elizabethsaunders3249 Funny enough I just visited Mexico City last week and I found it extremely safe, modern, clean and more beautiful than almost all the American cities I know, nothing like what you see in movies or news. So, precisely because people like you, who speaks without knowledge is why I have to ask these kind of questions I would appreciate if you don't speak about a subject you don't know about and keep your opinions for yourself
@from Crete It's funny I just visited Mexico City last week and it is more beautiful than almost all the American cities I know and some European cities I visited 3 months ago when I asked this question, also it is very safe. You probably didn't know because movies and news give you a wrong idea of reality, that's precisely why I had to make this question and hear from a reliable source. To be honest Athens, the city, is not beautiful
Hello, Toucan Travellers here! If you're heading to Crete and looking for an sample itinerary, whether that's for 5,7,10 or 14 days, we've got you covered. Be sure to check out our blog post here: worldtraveltoucan.com/crete-itinerary-ideas/
Would definitely recommend Chania. Loved our stay there. The town the harbour lots to see do and eat! The Cretans are lovely people and I can't wait to return.
Chania is a great base when staying in Crete - we loved it and can't recommend it enough!
remember you always find a new place in Crete,it don't matter how many times you visit.....
Crete is wonderful
The Cretans are lovely people
They sure are! 😊
I lived in Chania for a year and man I miss it out there! There's so much going on that I didn't get to see the whole island!
You're very lucky to have had the opportunity to live in Chania! You're right in that there's so much to do...which is a good enough excuse to go back again! ;)
Great video, at last some one who does it right, hope to go there in 24, been before a great place for a holiday.
Great info thanks... Agios Nicholas is amazing in the South
Thanks George! :)
Kalemera! Awesome vlog!❤❤❤❤
Thank you for your kind words - glad you enjoyed it :)
@@ToucanTravellers yes dear enjoyed it
Love a proper tour of the place, great video!
Glad you enjoyed it Nick 😊
Very good suggestions, of course there are many many more!!
Thanks, Alex! There's plenty of things to do in Crete - you just need a long time!!
@@ToucanTravellers thats right!
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Wow so helpful! Planning a trip to Crete, thanks for the great video!
No problem at all Celeste! Glad you found it useful! When are you heading there? Let us know if you need any more info! :)
@@ToucanTravellers Thank you!! So yes if you don’t mind, I do have a couple questions: we’re headed there end of Sept- hoping #1. is it still warm to get into the ocean/pools? Also we were planning on staying in Chania. We were debating staying at a hotel in Elounda, but we have a group of 10, and I think from what I’ve gathered, Chania has more of an active vibe and there’s more to do/explore? Would love your opinion on that! And thirdly, We will be in Santorini 5 days and then Crete 5 days. I’d love to explore around Crete, but with only 5 days, and a larger group (and we will be staying at a resort), which other places in Crete would you recommend if you had to narrow it down to just a few? Xoxo
@@Celeste-iq5hc Of course, that's no bother. We actually went around the same time last year (end of September) and Chania was actually lovely and warm during the day (averages of 25+ degrees Celsius) temperatures do drop during the evenings, so definitely bring a jacket as it can get quite chilly! In terms of where to stay, it depends on what you're after. Elounda is a very family-friendly peaceful town to stay that has great scenery and a lovely place to relax, however, Chania does have a lot more going on. Chania makes a great base to see others areas in Crete, so personally, if I had to choose between the two, I'd opt for Chania. Crete is a huge island and even spending 2 weeks there wasn't enough to see everything. We've actually written a blog post and given a list of the top things to see in Crete here: worldtraveltoucan.com/crete-itinerary- you can check out the top section (Chania 4 days) and we give a list of our hotel recommendations, as well as top things to do in the area. I hope this helps :) Susie x
@@ToucanTravellers Amazing!! So helpful! Thank you all so much 🙏
Nice video!
I like your videos , wish you all the best
this is veri amazing....nice see you. i am from indoesia..thanks
You best video because it's the best place ;)
Haha, it's a special place, that's for certain!
What dates did you travel?
I notice a lot of videos don’t mention when travel dates occur. Not sure if it’s done on purpose but it would be good to know that the reason it was not as crowded, water was not as warm etc occurred during this time….
Hi Fernanda, we travelled to Crete mid-September in 2021 until the start of October. The weather was really pleasant during our stay and warm enough to swim the sea. The pools were quite cold though so we didn't go in them much. All in all, it was quite busy especially at the main attractions, but not overly crowded :) I hope this helps!
Visited the Cret Aquarium🐟🦀🦑🐚 (their spelling) in Gouves while visiting Crete; focus on local species and was different from usual touristy stops which we had already seen. Couldn’t take a photo of the Lions Fountain ⛲️in Heraklion as there were students protesting; photos of protests are a BIG No-No for tourists…. Great vid!
We didn't get the chance to visit the aquarium but sounds like a good place to go whilst on the island. Thank you for the love! :)
Good video....but you should have shown a map of where these places are....so people could decide to visit or not seeing as it is such a big island!
Informative video. Thanks . Did you fly in and out of Hania. We will be going to Crete in a couple of weeks and will rent a car, but thinking to avoid doubling back with our car and arriving in Hania and out of Heraklion. What did you do and do you have any suggestions . many thanks
Hi Susan, thanks for the comment! We flew both in and out of Heraklion. We spent 5 days exploring Chania and the drive took around 1hr45 from Heraklion. The drive was ok, as long as you spend a good few days in Chania to make the drive worthwhile. There are also some sights along the way to Chania that you can stop off at to break the journey also :)
Thank you
@toucantravellers Nice video guys! What time of the year did you visit the island? Thanks. I will def check out more of your videos. 😊
Hey there! Thanks for the kind comment 😊 we visited the third week of September 2021. We'd recommend visiting a bit earlier as the weather cooled down towards the end of the month / start of October. Subscribe to follow our other adventures friend 🙂
@@ToucanTravellers I'm planning to visit last week of may. Hope the sun will be warm enough then. Thank you. Looking forward to see more from you and Susie 🔥
May will be nice weather for you for sure! Take care and thank you for the support 🙂 Susie
Ancient history lovers should make the relatively short drive to Dikteon Cave (park your car in Psychro village, and then make the small hike up to the cave - wear good shoes as the path is not the easiest to navigate as you near the top! On the way back to the village take a drink and bite to eat in one of the village cafes/restaurants overlooking the valley).
Dikteon Cave is purported to be the Cave in which Zeus was born (or, more specifically, one of two caves on Crete which purport to be the birthplace of Zeus - the other being Ideon Cave, though Dikteon Cave is the far more beautiful and interesting cave).
Of special archeological interest is that many small statues and other religious items ("votive" offerings) were excavated at Dikteon and predate the emergence of the Zeus mythology by more than 1000 years. Because of the numerous religious offerings predating the classical Greek gods, this cave really DOES feel like the birthplace of Zeus.
Couple this with a later trip to the island of Mykonos with a short day boat to the smaller religious sanctuary island of Delos and visit the lake in which Zeus' children, Apollo and Artemis, were born for a truly "family affair"!
Iam going to Stalis in June for the first time
You'll have a wonderful time! 😊
@@ToucanTravellers thanks mate hope to do some excursions like Jeep Safari
Is there a boat from Stalis Crete spinda Gola Island
@@revparsons3tl Hi Nick. As far as I'm aware, I don't think Stalis has a harbour, so you'd need to make your way to a nearby town and get a boat from there. We got to Spinalonga Island from Elounda. I think you can get to Elounda from Stalis by bus but will need to change as Agios Nikolaus.
@@ToucanTravellers ok thanks for the heads up it's just that somebody posted on another TH-cam channel saying that the coach will pick you up from your hotel but I will check
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Great video! How did you travel from Chania to Kissamos port?
Thanks a lot! We drove there as we hired a car but you can catch a taxi that'll take around 35 minutes. Alternatively you can catch the KTEL bus, which will take around an hour to get there.
@@ToucanTravellers brill, thank you!
Nice video, long time since we have been, it was great place to have a holiday, if you have a list of places to go , try the best Island in the world Sri Lanka, now its getting over its economics trouble.
Thanks Keith - we absolutely loved it, too. However, we needed a few more days to explore more of the island (and rest a bit too!) Sri Lanka is indeed on our list for future travel plans. Glad things are improving for the people and the country now.
no samaria gorge?
I will stay 3 days in Chania but did not book 3 day which I have left. Want to stay on some sandy beachfront with bars and restaurants nearby. Any tips?
Hello there, you can refer to our guide on where to stay on the island here: worldtraveltoucan.com/where-to-stay-in-crete/
There's a section on Chania and we've included a few hotel options. In terms of beaches, the closest beach to the town is Nea Chora Beach that's really popular amongst tourists and locals :)
Any idea how easy it is to drive in Crete compared to uk?
Hey Kieran! We found the driving pretty straight forward in Crete, but many of its roads aren't as developed as the UK, but as long as you're cautious and drive slowly, it's all fine. We didn't notice any crazy drivers whilst we were there and felt safe!
Where did you base your self? Can you recommend any hotels/apartments? Thanks for the video!
Hi Sophie. We chose two bases over 11 days. Chania first for 5 days and then the Heraklion resort area for 5 days, plus one night in Rethymno. It's a huge island so you'll see more if you travel around a little bit. If you prefer staying in one place or are visiting for a short amount of time, we recommend Chania or Rethymno as there's a good mix of attractions nearby. Check out our Where to stay in Crete guide on our website 😊 worldtraveltoucan.com/where-to-stay-in-crete/
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I'm visiting Greece next month. Is it a dangerous country to visit? How is regular crime (Pickpocketing, theft, etc...) and serious crime (kidnaps, murders)? Is it dangerous for a tourist? Thank you
Hi Daniel, we found Crete extremely safe and didn't experience or notice any minor theft issues at all. As always, there are areas everywhere where you need to be more careful, but the best thing to do is to check the official gov ernment website here www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/safety-and-security
i think you must be confusing Greece with Mexico....
Lmao greece is one of the most safe countries.
@@elizabethsaunders3249 Funny enough I just visited Mexico City last week and I found it extremely safe, modern, clean and more beautiful than almost all the American cities I know, nothing like what you see in movies or news. So, precisely because people like you, who speaks without knowledge is why I have to ask these kind of questions I would appreciate if you don't speak about a subject you don't know about and keep your opinions for yourself
@from Crete It's funny I just visited Mexico City last week and it is more beautiful than almost all the American cities I know and some European cities I visited 3 months ago when I asked this question, also it is very safe. You probably didn't know because movies and news give you a wrong idea of reality, that's precisely why I had to make this question and hear from a reliable source. To be honest Athens, the city, is not beautiful
❤❤❤❤❤😮😅zanol
Elafonissi is now ruined by sunbed and parasol rentals, such a shame
been there almost a month ago.. outside of a noon and afternoon i spend it entirely in Heraklion's hospital. i would not recommend it.
👌👌🥰🥰🫶🫶🇬🇷🇬🇷
I prefer Spain.
Spania horrible behaviour to tourists!! Never again