Petassos Travel

This eight day tailor made walking holiday allows you to explore the largest island in Greece, Crete, with full support and advice from our experienced local team. West Crete is wonderfully wild and this self guided trip allows you to encounter an array of natural and ancient sites rarely glimpsed by casual holiday makers. Most of the daily walking routes are considered moderate and so probably best suited to experienced hikers who like rugged mountain tracks and traditional mule paths against a Mediterranean backdrop. Either side of summer is the best time to go walking on Crete although early starts and a swim in the sea can be all that’s required to cool off from the heat of the ...Read more >

This fabulous fortnight invites you to self drive around the ancient sites of Athens and Peloponnese prior to boarding a ferry to the port of Heraklion on the island of Crete whereupon you'll pick up a new hire car and continue your journey. Flights are also available. Expand your horizons as you discover archaeological and natural treasures on the mainland before travelling to the Greek archipelago’s largest island where a whole host of highlights and cultural comparisons await. The balance between a couple of days in Athens, five days in Peloponnese and a week on Crete really conjures up a legendary adventure; perfect for travellers who like independence but also enjoy following an ...Read more >

This 11 day tailor made tour allows you to explore the ancient sites of mainland Greece in your own rental car as well as being accompanied by expert local guides and archaeologists. Journey back in time as you explore ancient Athens and Delphi as well as hiking in the wonderfully wild environment of Vikos - Aoos UNESCO Global Geopark. Overnight stops in locally-owned 3-star hotels and family-run rural guesthouses allow you to really get to know each and every area that you'll visit as well as providing a banquet at breakfast to help you start the day in style. Of course, there’s nothing better than food to place you in the company of the gods and eating in a variety of out of the way ...Read more >