Cheap 4-Day Crete Road Trip from Agia Pelagia to Almyrida

Your exciting road trip through Crete starts when you reach the incredible city of Agia Pelagia, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Agia Pelagia and begin your adventure in Crete.

Agia Pelagia is a popular cheap holiday destination in Crete with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Heraklion and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Morosini Fountain will make your cheap holiday in Crete truly special. This attraction is a fascinating fountain that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,698 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Agia Pelagia. An excellent example is the popular Peskesi. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,953 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Crete is Merastri. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,788 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Apiri greek_eatery. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,190 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Swing Thing is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 512 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Agia Pelagia we recommend is Mare Coffee Bar & Food, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,867 customers.

Central Park is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 3,471 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Crete!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Crete, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Agia Pelagia and end your day in the city of Almyrida, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Agia Pelagia is the amazing Church of Agios Minas and Pantanassa. This travel destination is an eastern orthodox church that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,671 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,882 travelers, a visit to this well-known archaeological museum and sightseeing spot in Agia Pelagia is likely to make your vacation in Crete even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 104,717 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Agia Pelagia is the outstanding Rocca a Mare Fortress. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,496 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Crete, drop by the popular Nikos Kazantzakis Grave. This attraction, an amazing best-rated sightseeing destination, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,691 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Knossos Palace. This top-tier point of interest is a popular attraction rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 43,405 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Crete. To have the best affordable travel experience in Crete, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Crete unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Crete.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Almyrida. Almyrida is another cheap travel destination in Crete where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Crete can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Almyrida that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Almyrida is KAIKI. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,026 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Almyrida, Kouzina EPE is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,762 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is MonEs. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Almyrida enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 620 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Almyrida’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Crete. For example, you can visit Sinagogi coctail bar. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,489 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Fagotto Jazz Bar Chania. This popular bar in Almyrida has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 548 bar-goers.

You can also go to PALLAS as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular PALLAS is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 6,286 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Crete!

Day 3 of your road trip across Crete offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Almyrida and the enchanting Chania, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Almyrida and end the day in Chania, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Crete will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Almyrida is the magnificent Old Chania Market. Around 13,264 visitors have rated this excellent must-see tourist destination and travel destination an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Old Venetian Port of Chania on this leg of your self-drive tour in Crete. This attraction is a well-known top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from around 31,789 travelers.

The remarkable Seitan Limania is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Crete. This attraction, an amazing top-tier point of interest, is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,634 travelers.

After capturing the beauty and rich culture of Almyrida, you’ll get back behind the wheels and continue your road trip to the fantastic city of Chania.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Crete. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Crete. Make your cheap holiday experience in Crete more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Agia Pelagia offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Crete. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Agia Pelagia offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Crete.

Mezedopoleio "I Ayli" is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 1,012 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Agia Pelagia is Vourvourladikon, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,141 customers.

The Home offers customers flavorful food and good ambiance, making it one of the best places to eat in Agia Pelagia. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 555 customers, this restaurant can get packed very quickly. Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Agia Pelagia’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Xalavro Open Bar is an excellent example of a great bar in Agia Pelagia offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,916 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Ntoré Gastronomy, another of locals’ go-to bars in Agia Pelagia. Ntoré Gastronomy is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 1,213 customers having rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Crop is for you if you’re curious about bars that give you a taste of the nightlife scene in Agia Pelagia. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 1,200 bar-goers.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Crete with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Crete!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Crete as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Agia Pelagia.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Crete.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Agia Pelagia is the remarkable Venetian Port of Heraklion. This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,844 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Agia Pelagia, consider a top-rated restaurant like Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,264 customers.

Hacienda. Is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,372 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is KOUZEINERI. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,957 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Crete and your fun memories in Agia Pelagia.

You’ll then say farewell to Agia Pelagia and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Crete!