You can choose ferries that land in Heraklion, Chania, or Rethymno. Allow for some flexibility in your sailing because ferries can be canceled in case of very bad weather. Get there early for boarding, as the port can get confusing and complicated with all the motor traffic arriving. ![]() The ferries are timed to arrive early in the morning to Crete, so you can save the cost of a hotel by sleeping on the ferry during the crossing. It takes about 9 hours on standard, lumbering but romantic ferries-but around 6 hours on the newer ferries. You can take a ferry from Piraeus (the port of Athens) directly to Crete. There's really no need to rent a car and drive on Crete's narrow and winding roads, a bus can do it better-and often cheaper. ![]() This guide will lead you to a hike through the deep and inspiring Samaria Gorge, a visit to the best of many archaeological sites in Greece, a walk in the countryside with a stop at the famous cave where Zeus was said to have been born, and you'll find out about the cities.Īll of this is available to do on inexpensive public transportation. Crete is a popular Greek Island packed with rural charm, famous archaeological sites, seaside towns with fabulous seafood, caves of historic significance and so much more.
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