Things To Do
Old Venetian Harbor
Rethymno is the third largest city in Crete. It enchants all visitors with its charming streets and historic landmarks. The Old Town is known for its beautiful old-world harbor and delicious food. We would recommend exploring the popular port, with its ample shops and restaurants!
Sunset Cruise
What better way to spend the evening than sipping and sailing?! The port of Rethymno offers countless boating excursions, and if time allows during your stay, we would recommend taking full advantage! See link below for a highly-rated sunset cruise, which comes with complimentary cheese and wine. The excursion is offered in both Greek and English.
Olive Oil Tasting
If you know us at all, then you would know that our dream is to one day run a bed-and-breakfast on an olive orchard in Greece; allowing travelers from all around the world to experience the rich taste and learn about the enriching culture of olive oil production. Therefore, another local recommendation would be to check out the local mill and taste all the amazing Cretan olive oils. See link below for a highly-rated tour.
Beaches
Crete is known for many things, especially its BEACHES! We can vouch that they are some of the most beautiful in the world! Check out the link provided for some of the top beaches around the island, keeping in mind you will need a car to get to them.
Culinary Experience
Crete is an island rich in culinary culture, with ample restaurants that showcase fresh seafood from the Mediterranean sea, and celebrate local ingredients that make the food scene of Crete unlike any other. Visit the link provided for a few highly-rated local restaurant recommendations in Rethymno.
Manousakis Winery
This winery is located a bit outside of Rethymno, but we would highly recommend visiting the Manousakis Winery, a popular winery in the southern part of Crete. It will require a bit of a drive from Rethymno, but if you're a wine connoisseur, it would be worth the trip. Make sure to make your reservations plenty in advance!
Portrait Photography
Hi friends and family! We are so excited to have you join us soon for our wedding in Crete! To extend your experience, our wedding photographer, Cassidy O Photos, has offered a Family & Friends Destination Session as an option for you during your trip. If you’re traveling all this way anyway, why not make the most of it?! For $300, you can get a mini portrait session that includes the following: 30-minute session (family, couples, etc.) Single location from one of these top choices: Rethymno Beach, Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno, or Mikrasiaton Square/Rimondi Fountain If this is something that interests you, go ahead and contact Cassidy directly via email at cassidyophoto@gmail.com with the subject line "Crete July 2024 Mini Session." Our photographer has a limited number of spots available for theses sessions so they are first come first serve. To see more of Cassidy’s work, check out her Instagram and website. We can’t wait to see you in Crete soon!