We’ll be arriving in Heraklion from Istanbul and departing Crete via Chania, flying onward to Athens. For the Greece portion of our trip, we have 14 full days on the ground.
Our current plan is:
• Heraklion: 4 full days (we arrive late the night before)
• Chania: 5 days, reached by bus from Heraklion (minus travel time)
• Athens: 5 days (minus travel time from Chania)
This will be our first visit to Greece. We’re especially drawn to archaeological sites, places of historical and cultural significance, and museums. We typically stay in historic city centers and prefer walking to other forms of transport. That said, for walks longer than 30 minutes, we opt for public transportation over private drivers.
Based on our research so far, it seems we may need to rent a car for a day or two while on Crete if we want to explore beyond the major towns.
How would you suggest we allocate our time?
Thank you for your time and comments.