



Crete Beach Life
The trip in a nutshell
If a trip to Greece is one of your summer priorities, then you can't help but think about vacationing in Crete. This island is the largest and most populous in Greece and the fifth largest among the Mediterranean islands. So there is a lot to do and discover, and we will be there for a good 8 days, during which we will enjoy its (stunning) sea its good food (the influences on the cuisine here are both Greek and Turkish), as well as the east coast with Mirabella Bay, the largest gulf of the Greek islands.
Our trip to Crete begins with a visit to the site of Knossos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe and the cradle of myths and legends. But the call of the sea could not be long in coming, and right from the start, we dive into the wonderful Greek waters that will take us to discover some of the most amazing corners of the island. From Bali to Matala, we will move to the east coast to discover Agios Nikolaos and Mirabella Bay, where we will have the chance to enjoy a relaxing cruise letting ourselves be lulled by its waters. Then it is the turn of Kissamos Cave and its crystal clear waters where we will dive for some healthy snorkeling. You cannot miss Elafonissi, also called 'pink beach' because the sand is, of course, pink (better to specify it, that you never know). Leaving this island will be difficult, but the great thing is that there are so many others to discover, all over Greece!
Trip type
Beach Life - when adventure meets relaxation! Get ready for crystal clear waters, stunning beaches and lots of sunshine. There might be some early wake-up calls to beat the crowds.
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip will begin and end in Crete - the airport you should arrive and depart from is Heraklion. Aim to arrive on the first day by 5pm - on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
Group
2 WeRoaders
What's included
7 nights hotel in shared room with private bathroom
All breakfasts
Boat trip in Mirabello Bay
Car rental
Travel Coordinator services
Cancellation up to 31 days before departure — 100% refund (deposit refunded as a gift card) or option to change trips.
Itinerary
Welcome to Crete!
Check-in: our adventure starts in Stalida!
Check into the facility near to Stalida and begin the welcome meeting. We are on the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean, and in one week we will have a chance to discover it slowly-this evening we start with its flavors: the typical cuisine of Crete will amaze us, with its Greek and Turkish influences. So: what are we eating tonight? Among the Cretan specialities to try right away, we put dakos - a kind of local bruschetta - and hortas - some wild herbs that grow in these parts, served with a drizzle of oil, a delicacy!
Included: overnight stay, rental car
Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks
Knossos, Bali and Heraklion: a full immersion into Crete's history
History, culture and... Bali?!
Our first day in Crete begins with a morning dedicated to a visit to the site of Knossos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe and the place where, according to legend, the labyrinth in which the Minotaur was imprisoned was located. We are walking right inside the books of literature, in the city of King Minos Ariadne, Daedalus and Icarus. Our day continues with a refreshing dip and a well-deserved lunch break at Bali beach (fear not: we have not ended up in Indonesia, we are still in Crete) with its striking emerald green crystal waters and breathtaking sandy coves. The rest of the day is at our leisure: no set agenda, we follow the flow and get caught up in the old town of Heraklion with its squares, cafes and picturesque markets.
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money Pot: petrol and activities
Not included: food and drinks
A day in Matala
Matala
Today we will have a free day exploring the town of Matala, a picturesque unspoiled village on Messara Bay that lies on the south coast in the province of Heraklion. It won't be difficult to be enchanted by the beautiful crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea and the cliff overlooking the beach with its prehistoric-era caves.
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money Pot: petrol and activities
Not included: food and drinks
Eastbound: from Agios Nikolaos to Mirabella Bay
Beaches, sun and fun
We continue our journey of discovery of the largest of the Greek islands and its heavenly beaches. Today we head to the eastern part of the island, specifically to Agios Nikolaos, a charming fishing village that has become famous thanks to its incredible beaches and its thousand-year history. Let's try to enjoy this place as much as possible and why not, let's also have a good glass of red wine.
Later we will move to Mirabella Bay, the largest gulf of the Greek islands and fifth largest in the Mediterranean. Here we will embark on a relaxing cruise on the waters of the Bay and let the waves wash over us as we enjoy the sun disappearing behind the horizon.
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money Pot: petrol and activities
Not included: food and drinks
On the road again: we reach Rethymno
From Heraklion to Rethymno
This morning we set out for the northern coast to move from Heraklion to Rethymnon, where we will reach the hotel that will host us for the next few days. There is no rush, we take our time to visit Rethymno and enjoy the sights we will encounter along the way. We won't even tell you that every opportunity, beach and cove will be a great excuse to stop and dive into the crystal clear waters of this part of the island.
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money Pot: petrol and activities
Not included: food and drinks
Relaxing in Kissamos and Chania
A day in the water!
The alarm has already rung: it's time to head towards the east coast, to Kissamos , where yet another dip in the sea awaits us. The white sand, the turquoise water, the hidden coves and the shade of the juniper trees welcome us to this earthly paradise. We can dedicate ourselves to a morning of snorkeling to enjoy the sea life and explore the surrounding area: we dive and swim along the coast until we reach a natural rock pool. Or... we can relax on the beach! The choice is ours.
All this activity hasn't made you a little peckish? After swimming back to shore and drying off, it's time for a snack. In the afternoon we slow down a bit and take some free time to explore Chania , also known as the Venice of the East, and the second largest city on the island of Crete.
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money Pot: petrol and activities
Not included: food and drinks
The magical pink-sand beach: Elafonissi!
The sand is... pink!
This morning we wake up early: we want to reach today's destination well in advance of everyone else, so we can enjoy it in all its splendour. We are talking about the pink beach of Elafonissi, which is not only a tongue of sand with a thousand shades of pink, but also a protected area - caretta-caretta turtles come here to lay their eggs, so there will be areas of the beach cordoned off to protect the hatchlings.
We enjoy the peace of the early morning hours (assuming we managed to get out of bed early!) and then find a little place to spread our towels - then, again, the sea beckons! Here, too, the water is an otherworldly colour, and it is impossible to resist it! On the way back we stop at Falassarna Beach, another of the most beautiful beaches on this wonderful island. For our last evening, we have two options: we can decide to stop here and enjoy dinner at sunset (did someone say pita gyros?) or return to Rethymno.
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money Pot: petrol and activities
Not included: food and drinks
Goodbye Crete
Check-out and goodbyes
Time to say goodbye! See you soon for another WeRoad adventure!
Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to fit every need:
1. Credit or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Scalapay up to €4,999 (only available with the “Full trip payment” option – not available with the “Deposit and balance” option; pay in 3 instalments up to €1,200 or in 4 instalments over €1,200);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account;
5. Welfare credit – BEFORE BOOKING, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you’ll also be able to pay the balance via bank transfer from your Personal Area.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
Even if we don't know the flights of all WeRoaders, there are several ways to find out which flights your travel companions have purchased.
1. Each WeRoader has the ability to communicate their flight details after booking within their personal area so that other travel companions can see the details anonymously. Enter your booking and you will find this section:
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2. If you want to find out before booking, instead, you can contact us and we will support you in your search or you can ask your travel companions for direct information by joining our Facebook group 'WeRoad... let's get to know each other before leaving! (official)' – (here is the extended link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroadit) look for a post associated with your trip, or ask the group administrators for help in getting in touch with your future adventure companions!
If the coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you are interested in, you can easily find his/her presentation post in the group through the site: in the shift list click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip tab, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator name] about this shift in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curious to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can see this by finding the trip on our website, and clicking the down arrow to see the ages & genders of participants. You'll need to have created a WeRoad account with us to do this.
Any issues finding this info just give our team in the office a call, we're always happy to help!
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!