Knossos, the largest and most renowned palace of the Minoan civilization, and a focal point of ancient myth. Tales of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur, along with
the legend of Daedalus and Icarus, are deeply intertwined with its history. Continuously inhabited from the Neolithic period to Roman times, the palace
reached its peak before being partially destroyed around 1450 B.C.
We drive through the heartland of western Crete and reach the famous plateau of Omalos in height of 1250 meters and just 38km from Chania. The plateau of Omalos is surrounded by the splendid Lefka Ori (White Mountains). Here we find Xyloskalo (wooden step) where the path of the world famous Samaria Gorge begins. From the opposite side we see the wild mountain of Gigilos (Rotten) which height is 2080 meters.
In the southwestern part of the island one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in Greece is to be found. Elafonissi is a small island so close to the beach that one can actually walk there from the beach... The crystal clear turquoise shallow waters in combination with the thin white and coral-red sand create a landscape of unparalleled beauty!
Departing from the port of Kissamos and while sailing, you will admire a huge cave, that is believed to have been the ancient shipyard of “Tarsanas”. At the end of the Gulf you will notice an impressive geological phenomenonwhere, as a result of the passage of time, the western part of the island is rising, while the eastern part is sinking.
Imbros Gorge is located in the province of Sfakia , the second largest gorge of Crete following the Samaria Gorge. The remarkable scenery combined with its low hiking difficulty make this gorge suitable for a variety of people that wish to explore its environemt . The walking length is 8 km and the course lasts approximately 3 hours, definitely worth seeing.
Preveli Palm Beach is a remarkable and one of the most wonderful beaches of Crete Island , as it offers relaxing and pleasant time under the shadows of the palm trees.
Samaria Gorge is well known for its great length (16km) , making it the largest of Crete and the 2nd largest gorge in whole Europe . The total hiking lasts around 7-8 hours , attracting thousands of visitors every year through May - October period. But , what if someone is not convenient with the idea of making a total hiking and prefers a more relaxing and less adventurous trail ? Alfa Odeon provides the opportunity of an Easy Way tour which you will definitely enjoy it !
Falassarna Beach is located in the western part of Cape Gramvousa. At the northern end of the beach there are the ruins of the ancient Grecoroman city of Falassarna. Falassarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past.
Join us on a journey through Crete’s rich culinary traditions and taste the island’s authentic flavors. This tour is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the traditional Cretan way of life through its food. See how traditional Cretan treats like rusks and fresh bread are made. Enjoy the warm, inviting atmosphere of a family-run bakery.
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