Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 7
Melidoni Cave (20 min) Neratze Mosque (38 min) Reptisland (18 min)
Reptiles and zoo Gorge Patsos: Agios Antonios (52 min)
Trail through a narrow gorge with wooden bridges & ladders to a cave sanctuary, plus birding. Karavostasi Beach (34 min) Ideon Andron (1 hr 28)
Large limestone cavern system alleged to be the birthplace of Zeus, mythical king of the gods. Spilies Beach (25 min) Geropotamos beach (21 min) Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (39 min)
This archaeological museum contains many artifacts from the ancient Minoan ruins nearby. Mount Ida (1 hr 2)
Highest mountain on Crete at 8,058 feet, with a cave & rocky path to the summit for sea views. Fortezza Castle (40 min)
Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port. Eleutherna Archaeological Museum (13 min)
Museum and history Sfendoni Cave in Zoniana (44 min)
A path winds through colorfully lit natural chambers of stalactites & other rock formations. Rimondi Fountain (38 min)
Elaborate public fountain with Corinthian columns, built in 1626 by the Venetian governor Rimondi. Monastery of Arkadi (26 min)
Architecturally notable & historic Eastern Orthodox monastery & 16th-century church with services. | 
