Luxury Family Self Drive Holiday to Western Crete

Chania, Balos Beach, Samaria Gorge & Elaphonisi, Greece

Best time to travel

May – Oct

Ideal length

7 nights

Perfect for

Families

From (incl flights)

€1,999 pp (2 adults, 2 children)

At a glance

International flights from Dublin to Chania.
Private transfers and guiding requirements.
3 days’ pre-arranged car rental allowing you to explore at your leisure.
7 nights’ accommodation in a luxury family-friendly resort in Chania.
Embark on a luxurious day of sailing to Balos Beach on a private yacht.
Enjoy a full day guided excursion to Samaría Gorge National Park, where you will hike across the landscape experiencing the incredible views.
Self-drive to the famous Elaphonisi beach, where you’ll witness the pink coral which has turned the sand a beautiful colour.

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Introduction

Crete is a truly is a magical destination that both children and their parents will adore. Our specialists seek out authentic ways for you to get to know this wonderful island. From fairy tale, pink sandy beaches to an adventurous hike through a rocky gorge, this suggested itinerary is a trip anyone can enjoy. Fall in love with Crete’s traditional culture, the beautiful weather and delicious food all whilst making lasting memories with the ones you love.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Chania.

You will be met on arrival and privately transferred to a family friendly beach resort where you will spend seven nights.

Explore the island at leisure as we deliver your pre-arranged car rental to your hotel.

After a luxury transfer to the hotel, we will deliver the rental car to you, so you can all enjoy exploring the island of Crete at your leisure.

Relax and unwind in your family friendly seaside resort.

Splash with the little ones in the pool, build sandcastles on the beach or enjoy some water-sports in the sea. There is also a state of the art kids club where children can play, learn and make friends with the other mini guests.

Enjoy a luxurious day of sailing to Balos Beach on a private yacht.

The famous lagoon and beach of Balos, voted as one in ten most beautiful beaches in the world, will be your first stop and you will be able to swim in crystal clear waters. You’ll then stop on Gramvousa island for a spot of lunch and a visit to its famous castle. This area is also ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

Enjoy a shared guided hike to Samaria Gorge.

Drive to your destination and meet your experienced guide. You’ll then begin your hiking the 16km gorge by climbing up tall cliffsides and squeezing through the narrow passageways that make up the landscape.

Embark on a guided hike of Samaria Gorge

Hop in your car and journey to Elafonisi beach.

Elafonisi is a small islet lined with sandy beaches which sparkle with pink coral. Unique to Crete, the beautiful pink sand is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Snap some photos before enjoying a swim in the turquoise water.

Leave your rental car behind and privately transfer to Chania airport.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Domes Zeen Chania, A Luxury Collection Resort

Domes Zeen is a contemporary hotel just outside of Chania’s old town. The glamorous boutique property is set within Mediterranean gardens and framed by rising mountains and the glistening sea.

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What people are saying

Aisling and her team are just outstanding at what they do. They have an incredible knowledge of the travel industry and I have had the best experience with OROKO Travel. From the first phone call to enquire about a holiday to the call we received after our holiday, I cannot say enough about this company. They are truly outstanding. I really look forward to working with them again in 2022 and hopefully for many years to come. There are no travel specialists like OROKO. 5 stars, just fantastic!

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