4Crete – The Island of Legends
As the birthplace of Zeus and home to Europe’s first advanced civilization, Crete is a world within a world. The largest Greek island offers an intoxicating mix of mythology, nature, and culture.
At the Palace of Knossos, walk through the labyrinth where King Minos once ruled and where legend says the Minotaur lurked. Explore the vibrant city of Chania, with its Venetian harbor and narrow alleys lined with tavernas serving fresh seafood. Then head inland, where mountain villages like Anogeia and Archanes keep Cretan traditions alive.
Don’t miss the Samaria Gorge, one of Europe’s most spectacular hikes, leading from the White Mountains down to the Libyan Sea. Crete’s essence lies in its contrasts—wild yet welcoming, ancient yet alive. It’s Greece in its grandest form.
