Self-guided 8-day Eastern Crete Cycling Tour Level 3

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Crete is rightly considered to be one of the most beautiful destinations in Greece. This tour combines history, culture, mountains, beaches, lakes, good food, lots of raki and Cretan music! You will begin in Heraklion, the capital, and you will follow the coast passing through Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Tsoutsouros and finally Rethymno. On the way you will visit the most important archaeological sites of Crete, Knossos and Phaestos, the impressive remains of the Minoan civilization which flourished about 4000 years ago. In addition you will have the chance to relax by the beach, taste the local food in the numerous taverns and restaurants, but mostly just immerse yourself in Cretan hospitality. This tour is of moderate difficulty. It is created for recreational cyclists; however, you must have a standard/good level of fitness to feel comfortable. The daily distance is around 50km and the daily total climb averages no more than 700m with the exception of one day (860m). Of course in case you will need help, we provide 24h telephone support so we will step in and help. Accommodation for 7 nights in 3* hotels with breakfast (upgrades available upon request) Luggage transfer between hotels Transfer of bikes & bikers on day 6&7 Complete information about the area Mobile phone mount for the handlebar Access to GPS application with routes 24h emergency phone support

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival-Heraklion

Arrival-Heraklion

Day 2: Heraklion-Knossos-Ano Hersonissos/Koutouloufari

37 km 430 m

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Heraklion-Knossos-Ano Hersonissos/Koutouloufari

Day 3: Ano Hersonissos/ Koutouloufari – Agios Nikolaos

41 km 591 m

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Ano Hersonissos/ Koutouloufari – Agios Nikolaos

Day 4: Agios Nikolaos-Ierapetra

37 km 462 m

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Agios Nikolaos-Ierapetra

Day 5: Lerapetra-Tsoutsouros

57 km 860 m

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Lerapetra-Tsoutsouros

Day 6: Tsoutsouros-Phaistos-Agia Galini

65 km 620 m

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Tsoutsouros-Phaistos-Agia Galini

Day 7: Agia Galini-Rethymno

32 km 585 m

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Agia Galini-Rethymno

Day 8: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Crete

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.