Crete holidays

Birthplace of the legendary Zeus, Crete's mountainous landscapes, ancient Minoan ruins and crumbling Venetian facades create an enchanting setting for exploration. Whilst its vibrant nightlife, sweeps of glorious sand and clear waters delight the young and active. In the words of Crete's beloved literary son Nikos Kazantzakis, 'Nowhere else can one pass so easily from reality to the dream'. More.

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Things to do on holiday in Crete

Holidays in Crete offer these great activities:

See palace ruins and magnificent monasteries scattering the island
Walk 18km along Samaria Gorge, glimpsing endangered kri-kri goats
Explore bustling Heraklion, with its 16th century fortress
Gaze across windmill-strewn fields from Lasithi Plateau
Relax on one of the many beautiful sandy beaches

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Fact file for holidays to Crete

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Crete weather
	daily temperature	daily sunshine	monthly rainfall
Apr	18°C	8hrs	2.7cm
May	23°C	9.5hrs	1.3cm
Jun	26°C	11.5hrs	0.4cm
Jul	29°C	12hrs	0.1cm
Aug	28°C	11.5hrs	0.0cm
Sep	26°C	9.5hrs	1.0cm
Oct	23°C	7hrs	4.7cm

Fly from	Flight time approx: 3hrs 50mins
Birmingham	London Gatwick (Apr - Oct)
Bristol	London Stansted
Manchester (Apr - Oct)	East Midlands
Glasgow	Newcastle

Airport available May - Oct unless stated

Travel money

Currency: Euro. €1 = 70 pence

A commission-free foreign exchange service is avaliable at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets. Currency exchange rates fluctuate daily. The above is for guidance only.

Passports and Visas

Passport Information: You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK.

Visa Information: No visa required.

Other Information: Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration, please contact:

The Greek Embassy
1A Holland Park
London W11 3TP

Please note: This information is accurate as of 30 Jan 2007. All charges and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents and we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.

English	Greek
Hello	Ya sas
Goodbye	Adio
Please	Parakalo

English	Greek
Sorry	Signomi
Beer	Bira
Thanks	Efharisto

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Apr 08 - Oct 08

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Holidays to Crete are available from April to October. All holidays in April are to Eastern Crete flying from London Gatwick or Manchester.

Depart Sat Fly From Accommodation Type Stay Passengers

17 - 64 yrs 65+ yrs 2 - 16 yrs under 2 yrs

If there are 10 or more people in your group or your chosen holiday is longer than 4 weeks in duration please contact our booking team on 0871 200 7799.