We Love —
- The peace and tranquillity of this authentic property, with its panoramic hilltop location.
- Dining on flavoursome Cretan cuisine at the Olive A La Carte Restaurant.
- Discovering local museums, sandy beaches and fascinating archaeological sites in the nearby villages.
The restaurant serves delicious dakos and skioufikta, the famous Cretan pasta dish, with live music in the background! The location is ideal - close to Hersonissos on foot, with its lively restaurants and breathtaking sea views.
Asterias Village Resort —
Just for you:
- Complimentary basket of fruits and sparkling wine upon arrival
- Complimentary sparkling wine & cake for honeymooners
- Complimentary wine and cake for birthdays and anniversaries
For an authentic stay in Crete, the Asterias Village Resort 4* ticks all the boxes. Set high up in the hills, overlooking the bay of Hersonissos, this idyllic property promises a peaceful location with a warm Cretan hospitality. Gaze out to sea from the outdoor pool area or venture further afield and discover the picture perfect villages of Koutouloufari and Piskopiano for a unique cultural getaway.
Your room —
This offer is based on a One Bedroom Apartment with Sea View.
One Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
If you're looking for a home from home experience, these idyllic apartments feature a double room and an open plan lounge with a small kitchen, dining table and two single beds.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a Half Board stay (breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks). Please note, not all hotel food and beverage outlets may be applicable to your Half Board basis and may be available at selected times only.
The Olivia A La Carte Restaurant focuses on wholesome Greek and Cretan specialities with a few international influences for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Your time
Start your holiday by the pool, where you can soak up the Cretan sunshine on a lounger whilst the little ones play in the kid's pool. If you need some additional time to unwind, the hotel also offers a wonderful range of rejuvenating treatments.
Your Optional Excursions —
Day Cruise to Santorini with ferry (from East Crete)
Take the opportunity for a day trip to the neighbouring island of Santorini. Visit the most famous Greek island and enjoy a guided tour with free time in the famous villages Oia and Fira. Travel with a speed catamaran to enjoy maximum time on Santorini.
The boat trip takes between 2-3 hours. On arrival in the former volcanic crater of Santorini, look high up at the crater rim where the houses of Thyra lie like a white pearl necklace. After arriving in the harbour of the island, the buses are waiting for you to explore the most famous places in Santorini. The journey will bring you to the picturesque village of Oia and Thyra with an optional visit to the black beach of Perissos (no extra fee).
Soak up breathtaking views from the highest point on the island and enjoy a leisurely stroll from beautiful Imerovigli to Thyra, where you will have some free time to explore. In the early evening, you will travel back to Crete.
Land Rover Safari: East Crete Minoan Route with included lunch
Discover the central region of the island with its fascinating mythology, flora and fauna by Land Rover.
Stop at picturesque villages, dams, aqueducts and viewpoints to admire the whole island and its coastline, and try a variety of local products along the way including olive oil, honey, raki (an alcohol infused with cinnamon, cloves and pepper) and fresh cheese in a sheepfold.
Lunch is also included. Sample menu: starter to share (salad, fava (chickpea purée), tzatzíki, meatball), main course (pork and chicken), Greek fromage blanc and honey, water and wine (coke, beer, coffee at an additional cost).
Practical information:
Type of excursion: 4x4 tour
Guided: Yes (French, English, Dutch and German)
Availability: Monday to Saturday (1 April - 31 October)
Duration: 8 hours (depending on hotel location for transfers)
Times: 8am - 6pm (depending on the location of your hotel)
Meeting point: in front of your hotel
Transfers included: yes
Minimum number of people required for the activity: 4 people per car (in total, not per booking)
Access for people with reduced mobility: No. The trip is not recommended for people suffering from motion sickness, mobility or kinetic problems or back problems.
Accessible to pregnant people : No
Minimum age: 7 years (no baby seats on board). Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
The consumption of alcohol by minors under the age of 18 is prohibited.
Please note The vehicles are not suitable for people taller than 1.95 cm or weighing more than 130 kg.
The price includes:
- Return transfers from your hotel
- 4x4 off-road vehicle, driven by a multilingual driver-accompanist
- Lunch with traditional Greek dishes and wine
- Public liability insurance and local taxes
The price does not include:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Personal expenses, tips (optional) and any other extras
- Everything not mentioned in the price includes
Your journey to Asterias Village Resort 4* —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Hersonissos —
Welcome to Herssonissos, the "Cretan Saint-Tropez"! A popular and enchanting seaside resort, this vibrant town offers a lively nightlife, a magnificent view of the bay and an exceptional heritage. Its many remains bear witness to the many civilisations that have passed through the area, such as the Venetian houses of Panos Hersonissos, a picturesque village on the upper bay. If you want to get a glimpse of its authentic atmosphere, take a walk around the old port and don't miss the Lychnostatis museum.
The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is an enchanting hub of dreamy villages, ancient treasuresbsun-drenched beaches b divinely silky sea waters - all wrapped up in the embrace of the local’s warm hospitality. Crete is the birthplace of the Minoan people, said to be the first advanced society on European soil, who ruled over 4000 years ago. Here you can find remains of this remarkable civilisation in various archaeological sites dotted over the island, including the famous Palace of Knossos.
A land where age-old cultural traditions are still honoured, the spirit of Crete is tangible, and you only need to drop into a local kafeneio (coffee house) or a quaint taverna serving vibrant, fresh cuisine, to be enchanted by it.