4-Day Crete road trip Starting from Heraklion to Chania

Your road trip adventure in Crete begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Heraklion. You’ll stay in Heraklion for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Heraklion has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Morosini Fountain. This attraction is a fountain and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 21,456 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

Heraklion also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Heraklion is Swing Thing. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 512 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Heraklion is Xalavro Open Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,916 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 4-day vacation in Crete!

Day 2 of your road trip through Crete gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Heraklion and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Chania. You will stay in Chania for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Heraklion is the amazing Church of Agios Minas and Pantanassa. This attraction is an eastern orthodox church that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,606 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible archaeological museum, Heraklion Archaeological Museum. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,621 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area. In fact, Heraklion Archaeological Museum welcomes around 104,717 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Heraklion is the outstanding Rocca a Mare Fortress. This popular must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,392 visitors.

The spectacular Nikos Kazantzakis Grave is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating must-see tourist destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,670 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Knossos Palace. This attraction is a popular best-rated sightseeing destination that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 42,799 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Heraklion by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Crete. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Chania, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After dinner, visit Sinagogi coctail bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Chania. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,489 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Fagotto Jazz Bar Chania. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Crete!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Crete, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Chania. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Heraklion. You’ll stay in Heraklion for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Chania’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Chania, start your day with a visit to the amazing Old Chania Market. This much-appreciated best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 13,234 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Old Venetian Port of Chania. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 31,371 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Firka Venetian Fortress | Enetiko froyrio Firka to make the most of your road trip across Crete. The spectacular Firka Venetian Fortress | Enetiko froyrio Firka is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 738 visitors.

The lovely Seitan Limania is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,577 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) Tzagaroli Monastery. This attraction is a place of worship rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 4,172 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Chania has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Heraklion. Heraklion offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Apiri greek_eatery. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,190 reviews.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Crete!

Day 4 of your road trip in Crete is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Heraklion before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Venetian Port of Heraklion is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Heraklion. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,727 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Heraklion and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Crete.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Heraklion at The Home before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 555 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Heraklion. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Crete!