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Rethymno is a Venetian town on the north coast of Crete, between Chania and Heraklion. Its old quarter has narrow lanes, wooden balconies, a big fortress and a long sandy beach right in town. Our trips to Rethymno pair it with the rest of Crete.
You will find our trips that include Rethymno below. Every itinerary can change to fit your dates, budget and pace. Browse all our Greece vacation packages.
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Walk around the Venetian fortress above the old town.
Explore the lanes, mosques and fountains of the old town.
See the monastery that is a symbol of Cretan history.
End the day by the lighthouse and fish tavernas of the small Venetian harbor.
Head inland to the villages below Mount Psiloritis for raki, cheese pies and slow lunches.
Look for the Venetian fountain, the Ottoman minarets and the small workshops of the old quarter.
Rethymno is a lived in town, so it stays open all year, but its beach hotels and boat trips follow the long Cretan season from May to October.
Spring (April and May): Green hills, wildflowers and days in the 70s°F. Ideal for walking the old town and visiting Arkadi Monastery before the heat.
Early summer (June): Warm sea and long evenings by the harbor. One of the best months for a beach and culture mix.
High summer (July and August): Hot, often near 90°F, and busy on the long town beach. The Renaissance Festival brings concerts and theater to the Fortezza in summer.
Autumn (September and October): Warm sea, harvest season in the villages and fewer visitors. September and early October are the sweet spot.
Winter (November to March): Mild and local, with students filling the cafés and the famous Rethymno Carnival in February or March.
Rethymno is a harbor town on the north coast of Crete, about halfway between Chania and Heraklion. It is roughly an hour by car from either city.
Its Venetian old town, one of the best preserved in Crete, with the Fortezza on the hill, a small Venetian harbor and Ottoman minarets rising above the rooftops.
Yes. It is smaller and calmer than Chania but just as atmospheric, with a long sandy beach next to the old town and easy day trips to Arkadi and the mountain villages.
Two or three nights is enough for the old town, the Fortezza, a beach day and a trip to Arkadi or the villages. It also works well as a central base for exploring Crete.
Yes. A long sandy beach starts at the edge of the old town and runs for miles to the east, lined with hotels and tavernas.
Inside or right next to the old town, so you can walk to the harbor and the restaurants. The long beach east of town has larger resort hotels for a beach focused stay.
Our packages that include Rethymno start at around €3,000 per person. The price depends on the season, your hotels, how much private guiding you want and how much of Crete you want to see. International flights are extra, and you see an itemized price before you commit. See what a trip to Greece costs.
Yes. Some of our trips run as small groups, and where a private version is available you can ask for it. Your quote always says which one you are getting, and you have 24/7 support while you travel.
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