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Crete & Rhodes Five-Star Beach Escape Half Board

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10 nights

Visit two top Greek Islands in one holiday with this mega beach pairing of Crete and Rhodes. Not normally seen together in one holiday these two popular holiday destinations are linked by a quick direct flight of just one-hour across the Aegean Sea. Our centrally located Cretan hotel in Stalis on the beach makes the perfect staging post for local cuisine, relaxing days in the sun and the nightlife of of hedonistic Malia close by. Then scoot over to the Dodecanese island of Rhodes just off the coast of Turkey to visit the Old Town of Rhodes and Mandraki Harbour where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood astride the harbour. The hotel is situated just across the road from Ixia beach in a convenient location on the route between the airport and Rhodes Town; where the promenade is filled with a great selection of low key bars, tavernas and restaurants.

Crete is the southernmost and largest of the Greek Islands. The major port of call is the Capital Heraklion in the centre of the Island. This is close to the ancient Palace of Knossos and the Minoan civilisation from 4000 years BC. Knossos is home to the ancient myth of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth . During world War II Crete was the last bastion of the Greek resistance when the locals helped Allied troops escape South through the Samaria Gorge as German paratroopers invaded from Souda Bay. On Crete you will also find high snow-capped mountains, an incredible 12km hiking trail through the Samaria Gorge and picturesque Lassithi Plateau with its windmills and the birth-place of Zeus. Within walking distance have a wander around the old town of Malia where a maze of winding streets and alleyways is lined with buzzing family run tavernas and bars for a more traditional feel.

Part of the Dodecanese chain of islands and situated close to the Turkish coast. Rhodes is the largest of this 12 island chain where the Colossus is once said to have stood straddling Mandraki Harbour next to the ancient walled city of Rhodes Town. Rhodes Old Town is an ancient walled city with its cobbled streets and history that dates back to the crusades and the Knights of St John. Visit the Acropolis of Rhodes, Temple of Apollo, Palace of the Grand Master, Modern Art Gallery and perhaps have a flutter in the casino. There is so much more to Rhodes such as Efta Piges (7 Springs Park) with its ancient underground aquifer and fresh water lake, the Roman Spa at Kalithea, picturesque Lindos, tiny hill top white washed churches, olive groves and wonderful beaches.

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Alexander Beach Hotel And Village

Malia, Crete, Greece
5 star | Half Board | Double Room

Surrounded by more than 40,000 m2 of beautiful garden landscape, the elegant and luxurious Alexander Beach Hotel & Village is perfectly situated directly on a 400 m stretch of private, sandy beach along the wonderful waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel is constructed in a Greek village style and offers guests a wide variety of excellent services and amenities such as a restaurant and a lounge bar with marvellous views over the Bay of Malia or a 1,000 m2 Mediterranean-style spa area. The village centres of Stalis and Malia are both within walking distance. An extraordinary place to be.

5

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Rhodes Bay Hotel and Spa

Ixia, Rhodes, Greece
5 star | Half Board | Double Room

Formerly the Amathus Beach Rhodes, the Rhodes Bay Hotel has undergone an incredible transformation and are now ready to welcome all guests with their amazing hospitality.

Whether you are seeking a perfect family holiday, an active getaway or a relaxing retreat, the 5-star Rhodes Bay Hotel offers a stunning location and a great choice to explore Rhodes

Occupying an enviable position on the beachfront in Ixia, near to the town of Rhodes, this luxury 5-star hotel presents a world of relaxation with wellness and recreational activities, direct beach access, world-class spa services and gourmet cuisine.

 

*Supplements may apply for some premium brands and a la carte restaurants are set menu - addition items may incur a charge.

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What's included?

  • Return flight from the UK with checked baggage allowance
  • Five nights' five-star half-board accommodation on Crete at Stalis Beach (in hotel featured or similar).
  • Direct domestic one-way flight between Crete and Rhodes
  • Five nights' five-star half-board accommodation on Rhodes at Ixia Beach (in hotel featured or similar).