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Crete Fly Drive from North to South: Malia and Aghia Galini

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Crete rewards those who explore, and this fly-drive puts the whole island within reach. Fly from the UK to Heraklion, collect your compact hire car with tax, insurance and unlimited mileage, and head east along the coast to Malia. Five nights bed and breakfast at the 3-star Malia Holidays Hotel give you a pool, gardens and an easy walk to the sand, with the Minoan palace of Knossos, the Lasithi Plateau and the tavernas of Malia old town all a short drive or stroll away. Pricing unsaved.

Then drive south across the mountainous heart of the island, through olive groves and hill villages, to Aghia Galini on the Libyan Sea. Here the 4-star Palazzo Greco Hotel is your base for five more nights bed and breakfast, with a sea-view pool, Cretan breakfast and the harbour a short walk away. Spend your days at the ancient site of Phaistos, the caves and cliffs of Matala or the quiet coves of the south coast, stopping wherever and whenever you please.

What’s included

  • Return flights from the UK to Heraklion, Crete
  • 10 days' compact hire car with tax, insurance and unlimited mileage
  • 5 nights at the 3-star Malia Holidays Hotel, Malia - Bed-and-Breakfast
  • 5 nights at the 4-star Palazzo Greco Hotel, Aghia Galini - Bed-and-Breakfast
  • Please note activities and sightseeing mentioned in itinerary are optional extras.
  • NB: Please note that hotel taxes and resort fees may be collected at check in at each hotel - Please call for details

Hotels

Malia Holidays

4 star

Enjoy a relaxing stay at Malia Holidays Hotel in Hersonissos, near the beach. Take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, unwind on the terrace or in the garden, and savor delicious meals at the restaurant or snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a bar/lounge. Each of the 106 air-conditioned rooms features a Smart TV, a private furnished balcony or patio, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Malia Beach is a short drive away, and Star Beach Water Park is easily accessible.

Palazzo Greco

4 star

This elegant hotel is beautifully situated in Agia Gallini, lying in close proximity to a host of attractions. The hotel is set overlooking the magnificent Mediterranean Sea and the Mountain. The hotel enjoys a stunning architectural style, featuring soothing, blue tones and traditional Greek design. The guest rooms are elegantly appointed, with each one enjoying an individual style. This upscale hotel offers guests a number of exemplary facilities, ensuring a truly memorable stay. Guests can enjoy a leisurely swim in the pool, or simply lie back and revel in the splendour of the surroundings. The dedication and hospitality of the owners and the staff has created a warm and chic environment, making Palazzo Greco the perfect destination for relaxation and rejuvenation for couples, groups and families.

Itinerary

Fly from the UK to Heraklion on Crete and collect your compact hire car at the airport. Drive east along the north coast to Malia and check in to the 3-star Malia Holidays Hotel, your home for the next 5 nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Malia Holidays. Enjoy a relaxing stay at Malia Holidays Hotel in Hersonissos, near the beach. Take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, unwind on the terrace or in the garden, and savor delicious meals at the restaurant or snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a bar/lounge. Each of the 106 air-conditioned rooms features a Smart TV, a private furnished balcony or patio, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Malia Beach is a short drive away, and Star Beach Water Park is easily accessible.

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