We Love —
- Escaping to Mitsis Royal Mare Thalasso Resort 5* for a luxury holiday experience.
- Indulging in a trip to the award-winning spa facilities and marvelling at the fantastic views of the Cretan Sea.
- Retiring to stylish and comfortable rooms after a long-day spent on a beautiful beach.
Customer reviews —
Mitsis Royal Mare Thalasso Resort 5* —
Just for you:
- Children stay free of charge
Famous Cretan hospitality is yours for the taking at Mitsis Royal Mare Thalasso Resort 5*, a gorgeous five-star resort near Heraklion. This hotel features all the facilities and comforts you expect from a luxury hotel.
Expect spectacular surroundings with sea views, landscaped gardens and a private beach. Immerse yourself into a world of relaxation by diving into one of many turquoise pools or by heading to the Thalassotherapy Centre (voted the World's Leading Thalasso Resort for 8 consecutive years).
Your room —
This offer is based on a choice between a Garden View Bungalow or a Partial Sea View Bungalow.
Garden View Bungalow (29 m²)
Including a double bed and a list of facilities designed for your convenience, these rooms are the perfect blend of peace, quiet and intimacy.
Get to enjoy either garden views and lap up the amenities, including a sofa-bed; satellite television, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, safe deposit box, direct-dial telephone, refrigerator, a balcony and a free Wi-Fi service.
Maximum room capacity
Partial Sea View Bungalow (29 m²)
In the Partial Sea View Bungalow, enjoy a tranquil oasis adorned with a luxury interior and ocean blues.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This offer is based on an all inclusive stay (breakfast, lunch and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant with a selection of snacks and drinks). Please see the details section for further information about your board basis conditions.
Boasting four bars and six gorgeous restaurants, an inspirational culinary journey awaits you at Mitsis Royal Mare Thalasso Resort 5*. Using fresh and local produce to create both traditional and innovative dishes, expert chefs are on hand to ensure excellence for every meal. Enjoy a lavish buffet on the veranda of the hotel's main restaurant, Sympossio, where you will enjoy dramatic views of the Cretan Sea. Dress code: Guests are kindly requested to ensure that they are appropriately dressed in all restaurants and bars (shorts and bathing costumes are not permitted).
Your time
Listed among the 10 best Thalasso Centres worldwide and voted as the World's Leading Thalasso, the Royal Mare Thalasso/Spa Centre seduces with its size, luminosity and serenity.
Treatment rooms, swimming pools, beauty and fitness centres and the Hammam area all share a space comprising 4000 square metres, dedicated to your well-being.
Optional excursions —
Sunset Sailing
Enjoy an unforgettable day on the Cretan sea with a small group on a sailing yacht. Travel to the island of Dia, tuck into a traditional Cretan dinner, and marvel at the sunset shimmering across the sea.
Your first stop is at a protected cove of the island which belongs to the Natura 2000 project. This is a great opportunity for swimming and snorkelling. As you dry off after your swim, enjoy a delicious Mediterranean dinner of chicken souvlaki, Cretan rusk with tomatoes, salad, and fruit prepared for you on board. Admire the sunset as you sip on a refreshing glass of wine or dive into the crystal-clear waters for a final dip before sailing back to Heraklion.
Sailing to Dia from Heraklion Harbour (Full Day)
Enjoy an unforgettable day on the Cretan sea with a small group onboard a sailing yacht and travel to the island of Dia.
Your first stop is at a protected cove of the island which belongs to the Natura 2000 project. A great opportunity for swimming and snorkelling. Afterwards, a delicious Mediterranean lunch is prepared on board. After a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters, you will sail back to Heraklion.
Day Cruise to Santorini with ferry (from East Crete)
Go on a day trip to Santorini and visit Greece's most famous island. Enjoy a day of sightseeing with free time in the famous villages of Oia and Fira.
You'll travel on a fast, modern ferry to make the most of your time on Santorini.
Acqua Plus Waterpark All Inclusive
Spend a special day for visitors of all ages in one of the largest water parks on Crete! The water park offers over 50 different slides, games and facilities like Aqua Slalom, Black Holes, and Crazy River. Take a refreshing dip in the main pool, discover the 262-foot (80-m) hydrotube, or just relax on the lazy river or at the hydromassage pool.
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).
Olive festival with live music and dinner
Spend a special evening with the Lyraki family, who invite you to the beautiful garden of their olive oil factory.
Practical information:
Type of excursion: festive event
Guided: yes
Languages: French, English, German and Dutch
Availability: Thursdays, May to October
Accessible to people with reduced mobility: yes
Accessible to pregnant women: yes
Minimum age: 1 year. Minors are the responsibility of the adults accompanying them.
Activity times: 7.45pm - 11pm on site (+ transfers from your hotel)
The exact duration and times will be given to you in the voucher sent by our partner.
Number of people on site: approximately 200 to 300
Transfers: yes, collective
Pick-up and drop-off point: at or near your hotel
Sample dishes on offer: Greek salads, fava, tapenades, olives, stuffed aubergines, dakos = bread with tomatoes and cheese, melting potatoes, meat, etc.
The price includes:
- group transfers
- buffet dinner with a choice of traditional Greek dishes and drinks
- visit to the olive grove in English
- wine tasting
The price does not include:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the "Price includes" section
- The services of an assistant on board the bus
- Any tips and personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
Memories of Spinalonga with lunch included
Travel back in time and learn more about life in Spinalonga when the island was a leper colony. Join this breathtaking journey in a small group with a private boat, before having lunch at a beautiful tavern in the village of Plaka.
Cruise on Mirabello Bay from Kokkini / Sissi
Enjoy a day cruise on Mirabello Bay, with breathtaking scenery and time to dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea, all set to music provided by the on-board DJ.
Visit to the Palace of Knossos and the city of Heraklion
Embark on a time-travel journey by discovering the ancient ruins of the Palace of Knossos and the bustling atmosphere of the city of Heraklion. This guided tour will be the perfect opportunity to delve into the captivating history of the Minoan civilization while exploring one of Greece's most iconic archaeological sites.
Your journey to Crete —
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.