Nous partons 1 semaine en juin, et nous ferons l'Ouest de la Crête.
En arrivant à l'aéroport, nous pensons aller directement à Hania pour 3 à 4 jours, et ensuite faire Georgioupoulis pour terminer. QUE PENSEZ-VOUS DE CES 2 CHOIX ?
Avez-vous des adresses à me recommander, que ce soit en chambre d'hôte ou en petit hôtel.
Est-il préférable de louer une voiture ou circuler en bus ?
Je pense, que le prix sera le même, car j'ai une location de voiture pour 8 jours à 180€ (sans l'essence), et les voyages en bus, d'après ce que j'ai pu voir sur leur site, m'ont paru un peu élevés. Mais, je ne me rends peut-être pas compte de la distance 😕
ex : Heraklion pour Hania 10,70€ aller par personne.
Pour les visites, nous prévoyons de faire :
les gorges de Samaria, le lac de Kournas, et de belles plages comme (je l'ai lu) Falassarma et Elafonissi.
Est-ce raisonnable comme périple pour 8 jours, et avez-vous des conseils à me donner, pour réaliser et réussir notre semaine de vacances.
Merci à tous 😊
LA VIE EST BELLE QUAND ON SAIT LA DÉCOUVRIR ET EN PROFITER
J'ai sejourne plusieurs fois a Georgioupolis, village tres sympa et plage de sable magnifique. Votre programme me semble parfait, mais je vous conseille de louer une voiture (mieux que le bus).
Depuis Georgioupolis pour le lac kournas , la premiere taverne sur votre gauche en direction de Kournas est geniale, c'est delicieux et pas le coin a touristes.
L'ouest de la Crete est a voir, sejourner a Chania, Georgioupolis ou Rethymnon sont pour moi les meilleurs emplacements surtout si vous optez pour vous deplacer en bus.
Sur le site www.vacmania , vous trouverez des hebergements ou cliquez directement sur le lien suivant:
http://www.vacmania.eu/hotels_location_vacances_la_canee_crete_fr.html
Tu trouveras ICI mon carnet de voyage dans l'ouest de la Crète.
Avec une adresse d'hotel à Hania, et des idées de balades (lac de Kournas, Gramvoussa, Samaria...)
Merci beaucoup pour ces belles descriptions qui vont bien nous aidées pour nos ballades, et notamment celles pour les Gorges de Samaria.
Finalement je pense que l'on va opter pour la voiture, pour avoir + de liberté.
Encore merci d'avoir pris le temps de répondre à mon message 😎
LA VIE EST BELLE QUAND ON SAIT LA DÉCOUVRIR ET EN PROFITER
Je pense que au reçu des lectures, nous louerons une voiture pour avoir la liberté de faire les visites conseillées.
Je suis allée sur le site Vacmania, et je suis étonnée de trouver les hébergements aussi chers 😕J'ai l'habitude de voyager plus loin, et le prix des hotels n'a rien de comparable avec la Crete. Est-ce le fait, d'etre dans cette partie de la Crete, ou est-ce généralisé ?
A bientôt peut-être, et merci pour tous ces détails.
LA VIE EST BELLE QUAND ON SAIT LA DÉCOUVRIR ET EN PROFITER
'il n'est pas trop tard !... peut-être n'êtes vous pas encore partis. Nous revenons d'une semaine en Crête et avons choisi un itinéraire ouest et sud ouest
rethymnon - Agia alini dans le sud, puis remontée sur Kalives (avons passé deux nuits chez Mana Romms) pour visiter tranquillement Hania et les presbytères sur la péninsule ! joli village agréable et bonne tavernes sur la jetée-
puis depuis kissamos descente vers elafonissi une nuit à Paleochora à l'hotel Castello et retour par la côte ouest (une pure merveille) vers Fallassarma (une plage magnifique) et des chambres chez Adam rooms - (30 euros la nuit) confortable face à la mer avec un joli balcon et un jardin fleuri - puis le lendemain Balos en voiture par la piste puis à pied jusqu'à Gramvoussa - il est indispensable de venir par le haut et éviter la bateau si vous voulez profiter du paysage - puis dernier jour à Agia pelagia ( à 25 minutes de l'aéroport )
location de voiture pour une semaine une Kia pour 157 euros par caradelmar sur internet qui ont un corespondant à Heraklion -Monza Travel) de toutes confiance ! super sérieux et sympas - nous nous sommes seulement fait disputer car nous avions fait laver la voiture avant de la rendre !
chaque hôotel ou chambre hôtes nous a coûté au plus 32 euros avec tout le confort possible et la propreté en plus ( nous sommes bcp aidé du site vivreencrete.com et du routard et futé !)
un voyage magnifique, une météo idéale (pas trop chaud)
vous pouvez déjeuner dans les petites tavernes de villages pour maximum 20 euros avec le vin et le déssert offert.
La Crête est un des seuls pays qui a réussi à rester authentique . Tout était au rendez-vous beauté de paysages - accueil des crêtois - restauration ! bref une destination de toute beauté. l'an prochain nous visiterons l'est. (nous somme spartis par Transavia - excellente compagnie pour du low cost)
budget total du voyage avec avion - essence pour 850 kms - hébergement - restaurants tous les jours et location de voiture : 1050 euros pour deux ! cela vaut le tout compris des hôtels ! avec en plus le contact avec les crêtois !
Merci beaucoup Catherine pour ce beau parcours dont nous allons nous inspirer.😊
D'après le résumé, vous n'avez pas fait les gorges de Samaria. En avez-vous fait d'autres ?
Nous irons aussi à Fallassarma chez Adam rooms - (30 euros la nuit). Avez-vous négocié le prix, car je suis allée sur internet et c'était à 35€ ???
En règle générale, avez-vous négocié les chambres d'hotels ?
Pour la voiture nous avons réserver pour 9 jours à 160€, assurances tout compris chez Européo. J'ai lu de très bonnes "critiques" le concernant et de plus, il y a quelqu'un qui parle Français au bureau.😊
Concernant la voiture que vous avez louée, est-ce que cela allait au point de vue moteur, sur toutes les routes de Crete ? Nous, en principe, nous avons une Kia Picanto 1100cc.
Merci encore pour ces belles impressions de retour de Crete, et merci si vous le pouvez pour les réponses.
Evelyne
LA VIE EST BELLE QUAND ON SAIT LA DÉCOUVRIR ET EN PROFITER
Rebonjour et pardon pour le retard.. -nous étions repartis quelques jours en vacances en Camargue !
Nous n'avons jamais négocié les chambres - pour adam rooms par exemple comme pour les autres ...
, les prix proposés étaient toujours au moin 20% moins cher que sur les guides ou ceux affichés à l'entrée ou sur la porte de la chambre. Il n'y avait pas foule, et à cause de la crise, je crois que les allemands et anglais boudent un peu la Grêce, mais nous n'avons jamais négocié car les prix étaient plus que corrects !
les routes en Crêtes, sont très belles (sauf si vous décidez de faire une piste telle que Gramvoussa),
toutes les voitures peuvent convenir.
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Hello,
I’m looking for a snowy destination in Europe that’s accessible by car from Lille, not too expensive, and family-friendly. We have two kids aged 4 and almost 9. We don’t ski—we just want to soak up the Christmas vibe, go on short walks, and sled right outside our rental.
We’d considered Slovakia (the Tatras—but that’s 15 hours by car) or the Czech Republic (closer—Jizera Mountains, Korenov). We’re also hoping for some sightseeing (castles, monuments) and that festive Christmas atmosphere.
Do you think the Czech Republic would work for us for a week?
Thanks,
Hi there,
We're heading to Crete at the end of September, staying in a hotel near Agios Nikolaos—Zeus Premium Mirabello Bay.
Has anyone stayed there before, or at least in that area?
What are the possible outings?
Are there buses to get around easily?
Is the weather still pleasant then?
Thanks for your feedback!
Hi there, the island of Limnos (or Lemnos) looks like a great spot for a September trip: not too many tourists at that time, plenty of hiking opportunities, beaches, villages, etc. That said, guidebooks mention an airbase on the island, with some sources saying there are more or less frequent aircraft flyovers. For those who’ve been there—how’s the situation with this? Lots of air traffic or noise issues?
Thanks in advance
I'm currently planning a trip to Cyprus for late October. I have a few questions:
- I plan to visit Nicosia, Paphos, and Ayia Napa. What do you recommend in Ayia Napa?
- Is it easy to get around by bus from one city to another? Or do you have any private drivers to recommend?
- Do you have any hotels to recommend?
Any tips or advice is welcome!
Thanks in advance
Hi! I'm torn between these two destinations. If we go to Crete, we'll probably head to the Chania region and the south, which seems wilder. With 10 days and a car, it should work out. If we choose Sardinia, we haven't figured out the exact area yet. We love hiking, swimming, and eating well. We have 10 days at the end of September and prefer to avoid crowds this year. In May, we went to Menorca and really enjoyed it—great hikes, beautiful beaches, good food, and not too many cars.
Hi,
I'm looking for a private transfer from Istanbul Airport to the historic center of Sirkeci. Does anyone know a company? I've found a few:
GetYourGuide,
Istanbultour24.fr (more interesting because they offer round-trip transfers at a lower price).
If you've used any of these services, I'd love to hear your feedback.
Thanks in advance!
Hi,
I'm looking for info on the Pristina–Skopje bus route.
Can you leave from the main bus station in Pristina?
I’ve also heard about a bus station near the theater...
If anyone has details, I’d love to hear them—thanks!!!!
We want to book our tickets to visit the Acropolis site and the associated museum. For these reservations, we need to specify entry time slots.
For the Acropolis alone: the first slot is at 8:30 AM.
For the museum: 10 AM? 11 AM?
We like to wander around, so here’s our question: if we haven’t finished exploring the site after 1.5 hours, is it possible to go back in after leaving the museum?
We’ll be buying tickets from the official websites—audio guides are mentioned. Any feedback on those? On sites like Get Your Guide, the prices are much higher with the audio guide included, but does that mean better quality?
Hello,
We're heading to Istanbul from October 7th to 12th. I’d love to do a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus on a more intimate boat (no show) with a private table and alcohol (wine, since it’s a birthday dinner). Could anyone recommend a reliable company (I’m not looking for a private yacht either) that organizes this kind of evening?
Thanks in advance,
Hi, I’d like to buy a ticket to go to Terezín from Prague using the Pid Litacka app, but I don’t know which zone to get the ticket for. Thanks for your help! 😊
Hi there,
After booking an Airbnb last January for this summer’s vacation in Sarajevo... My "host" canceled our reservation without any reason—this has never happened to me before.
Of course, now it’s impossible to find a place to stay at a "normal" price in Sarajevo with parking...
So we’re falling back on the capital of the Republika Srpska, Banja Luka, which had already crossed my mind before I booked Sarajevo.
I already have quite a few ideas in mind, without having dug too deep into the region yet.
But if anyone has already been there and has suggestions? Even for restaurants—I’m all ears!
And even if it’s not right next door, I’m planning to spend a day in Sarajevo!
Hi, I’m going to Turkey for 3 weeks. I’ve heard that you can’t book through Booking.com once you’re there and that everything has to be reserved in advance. Is it true that Booking.com doesn’t work in Turkey? Thanks to anyone who’s already been or is there—if it’s true, how do you handle bookings?
I’d love to get your opinions and advice on a destination.
It’s actually for my 19-year-old son who wants to go to Greece with his cousin, who’s the same age.
They’re looking at leaving on October 24th for 7 to 10 days.
For their trip, they want gorgeous beaches where they can swim, beautiful typical villages and historic cities, stunning landscapes, but also lively spots for their nights out. In short, they’re not just going there to laze around—they want to make the most of it...
But here’s the thing: will the weather be too iffy at that time, especially for swimming?
Also, would Crete be the best choice for what they’re looking for?
Then, a travel agent suggested Tenerife instead because of the weather at that time of year—he said the climate there is the same all year round. But will they find landscapes and beaches as beautiful as in Crete?
Hi there,
Our first trip to Greece as a couple. We're planning to spend 7 days in Greece from August 30th to September 5th. We'll reserve 2 days for Athens at the end of the trip. For the remaining 5 days, we want to visit an island—any recommendations? Thanks for your tips and details, we really appreciate it.
Hi,
What tips can you give me for dealing with a car rental scam attempt in Lithuania?
In our case, it’s the Avis-Budget agency in Vilnius trying to scam us.
We rented a car at Vilnius Airport for 2 weeks on July 28, 2019, to return it in Tallinn on August 11.
We brought it back on August 11 at the airport, in perfect condition, and with a full tank at the gas station right by Tallinn Airport.
On the parking lot, the receptionist’s booth was closed. So we had to leave the car in the lot and go to the counter inside the airport. The person at the counter told us their colleague had gone for lunch!
But they refused to come out and do the inspection with us because they were alone at the counter.
They told us we could leave and that everything was fine!!!!
Two days later, we got an email from Avis-Budget with two invoices saying the car was damaged—scratched on both sides—and charging us for a full tank of gas. That’s two bills totaling 800 €!!!! Coincidentally, the deposit was 900 €!
It’s clear this isn’t over!!
Have any of you been through the same nightmare? How did you handle it?
Thanks in advance!
I’m spending 2 weeks in Crete in September and will need a rental car.
I usually go with Europcar, but comparing their offer to what Aegean Rentals has, I see Europcar is charging no less than 400 € more for the same car and similar insurance!
I’d love to hear if others have experience with Aegean Rentals, and if so, whether it was a good one?
Hi,
We’re heading to Greece in early October and will be staying in Kineta, north of the Saronic Gulf, and renting a car.
Is it feasible to visit Acrocorinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus in a single day?
Thanks for your recommendations!
Hi there!
I’m sharing our itinerary for May/June 2027—23 days. This is our first time in Greece, so we’re starting with the must-see spots. We’re planning another trip later to explore the north, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, and some islands.
- Athens, 4 nights
- Corinth area, 2 nights (Heraion of Perachora, Canal, Acrocorinth)
- Nafplio, 3 nights (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Methana peninsula)
- Gefira, 2 nights (Monemvasia)
- Areopoli, 2 nights (Mani). Maybe add an extra night and stay on the peninsula??? Based on my calculations, the Mani loop is about 100 km—doable in a day, but it’d be a quick trip.
- Sparta or Pikoulianika, 2 nights (Mystras)
- Dimitsana, 2 nights (Lousios Gorge, monasteries)
- Olympia, 2 nights (via Lagkadia?)
- Delphi or Arachova, 3 nights (via the west coast, Galaxidi bridge) (Delphi, Hosios Loukas Monastery)
- And back to Athens.
This is just a rough draft for now. We’re planning to stay in hotels or book through Booking.com. What do you think? Thanks for your feedback and suggestions!
Over the past twenty-five years, I’ve traveled the roads between France and Moldova a good ten times, sometimes via Central Europe, other times via the Balkans.
It was while traveling like this—what I call "hitting the road the slow way"—that I realized something simple: our neighbors' neighbors are very clearly our neighbors too. And that’s not insignificant.
After a break of a few years, I’m planning to hit the road again in September, this time heading to Kosovo, crossing through Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Having gotten a bit older, I’ve no intention of rushing—no need to speed ahead of the music! 😄
I’d rather take my time.
I’m not looking to see everything, but to soak in the atmosphere of the places, always leaving room for the unexpected and for encounters.
I’m especially drawn to culturally immersive, authentic, and welcoming regions: lively villages, backroads, preserved landscapes, markets, local festivals, traditions that are still very much alive... and, why not, a few offbeat, forgotten, or slightly secret spots.
If any of you know Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, or Kosovo a little, I’d love to hear your suggestions for itineraries, stops, backroads, homestays, village festivals, or local contacts, for example.
Planning to return to Belarus in mid-August, I just realized that since last September, Poland has reopened several border crossing points, and for buses, this means connections like Białystok-Grodno.
Several bus company routes, like on infobus.eu, take between 3 and 4 hours.
Trains from Warsaw to Białystok take about 1.5 to 2 hours.
This has the advantage of allowing comfortable train journeys with minimal time spent on a bus.
Also, the Terespol-Brest border might have shorter queues if you still prefer a Warsaw-Brest bus.
Note that another route to Minsk, if you have a paper Russian or Belarusian visa, is the Kaliningrad-Minsk train. It’s long—around ten or eleven hours—but you can lie down and sleep. An option if you fly into Gdańsk and then take a short bus to Kaliningrad.
There are also Belavia flights from Minsk to Kaliningrad, but they’re expensive. The route is scenic:
In any case, this adds a few more options compared to what’s been available over the last four years.
Hi there.
I’d like to know what the daily budget is for Greece in December. I’ll be landing in Athens and staying there for a week, then heading to some other islands—I don’t have a set itinerary yet. Also, I’ve heard that in December, or early January, the temperature is around 11–16°C. Is that accurate?
Finally, does anyone have a good recommendation for a cheap but clean hotel near the tourist sites? I don’t need a TV or any other extras. Also, is Greece gay-friendly?
I’d like to know the opening hours of physical stores between Germany and Austria, and between Austria and Slovenia, that sell the PAPER STICKER toll vignettes that still exist for 2026—non-digital ones. I don’t think they’re open 24/7, and I can’t find the info anywhere.
Thanks
Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week trip in late September with our camper van to explore Bulgaria and Romania.
What routes would you recommend, starting from the South?
Is there an option to take a ferry in Italy, and is it worth it?
Thanks for all your tips!😊
Hi there, we’re a young couple and we’d love to go to the Blue Eye (Syri i Kalter) between today (26/06/26) and tomorrow (27/06/26).
Is anyone heading there and could give us a ride? We’re super friendly!
Thanks so much!
We're back. It's still a bit tough to get precise info, so here's a quick trip report!
A good starting point is Shkoder, a really pleasant city. You can easily explore Shkoder itself in a day or two.
Two accessible spots: Valbona and Theth.
In both cases, local travel agencies in Shkoder or online offer round-trip or one-way access packages. Super handy, especially for Valbona.
Valbona and Theth are both very steep! There aren’t many easy hikes for less sporty folks (like me!).
Valbona: The highlight is the amazing 2.5-hour boat ride across Lake Koman. There are day trips from Shkoder, but you’ll only get a short tour of the lake. The best option is to do the full crossing—so spend a night in Valbona (or two if you want to hike in the valley) and return.
Theth is deeply nestled in the mountains. The village at the end of the valley, which is a dead end, has lots of hotels, but they’re pricey. Other hostels are scattered along the mountainside road, but it’s a steep climb down to the village or to the start of the two easy hikes (waterfalls and the Blue Eye). For us, it was a one-hour descent (and ascent!). It’s fine if you have a car; otherwise, keep an eye out for a taxi (cheap) or try hitchhiking—it works really well.
Access from Shkoder to Theth is through an agency. The road is in great condition, and you can also rent a car for 2-3 days in Shkoder. If we did it again, that’s the option we’d choose.
We didn’t do the trek and returned to Shkoder each time. I can’t speak to its difficulty, but we were there in late May, and even experienced hikers had given up because of heavy rain and snow.
Hope this helps! It’s a stunning region you shouldn’t miss.
We’re a Canadian couple, both 77, and we’re already planning our vacation for fall 2027.
Timeframe: mid-September to mid-October... dates are flexible, and we might stay even longer.
Initially, I had planned this itinerary:
Athens (3), Naxos (4), Paros (4), Santorini (4), then a flight to Istanbul (7–10 days!!). This would let us maximize our flights and experience another culture.
That’s a lot of ferries, though... I’ve already cut out Milos.
Our second option would be to stay 2 x 15 days on two different islands, but I’d still keep Istanbul as our next destination... or maybe 30 days on one island that offers the chance to take day trips to other islands where the ferry ride is no more than 2 to 2.5 hours. For example, Naxos to Paros only takes 30 minutes. We could return the same evening or stay overnight.
Naxos seems like the best option!!!
For Istanbul, of course we want to do a day cruise on the Bosphorus and see Hagia Sophia. If we stay 6–7 days, what would be the other main attractions? Are there any points of interest we can reach by local bus?
Hi there!
We bought our tickets to Greece at the end of November 2025, and let’s just say the geopolitical climate has really taken a turn since then with the war started by the United States against Iran. Not to mention all the other conflicts happening around the world 😕... Anyway!
Our flight from Montreal is on May 1st, and I was wondering how things are currently being experienced in Greece.
We were planning to rent a car and had already booked accommodations on three Cyclades islands!!
The oil shortage is also worrying us...
If you could share some insights on this, that would be great!
