7 Things To Do In Crete On A 2-Day Vacation

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Things To Do In Crete

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1. Spend The Day At Elafonissi Beach

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2. Explore Gortyna’s Roman Ruins

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3. Walk Around Chania’s Old Town

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4. Walk Around Minoan Palace Of Knossos

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5. Explore Spinalonga Island

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6. Walk Around Kritsa

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7. Hike To Samaria Gorge

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So, go ahead and plan your memorable Greek vacay now!

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