Eastern Crete is awash with golden beaches, timeless villages and Medieval monasteries. Explore all of the east’s knockout spots with this exciting tour. Highlights include the villages of Lithines and Sitia, Toplou Monastery and Europe’s largest palm tree forest.
Kick off with a stroll along the pretty streets in the whitewashed village of Lithines, complete with dinky chapels and churches. Next, head to Sitia on the north coast. You can opt to visit Kazama castle, the folklore or the Archaeological Museum, or just enjoy a leisurely coffee and take in the local atmosphere.
You’ll stop at the heavily fortified Toplou Monastery next. Stroll around and take some photos of this history-steeped 15th century retreat. We’ll top off the day at the white-sand Vai beach, which is fringed by 5,000 palm trees. Take a dip or snorkel in the clear, turquoise waters. Or, if you’d prefer, you can visit a local taverna before heading back to your hotel.
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