Grand Tour 2027
Duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Date*
September 26 through October 11, 2026
Europe
Greece
Crete
A cycling vacation at your own pace
Flight included
Starting at
6699$
per person
Duration
15 days
14 nights
Level
Level:
4 - Advanced - rolling and mountainous - 50 to 90 km
Dates and Prices
Date*
Duration
Prices starting at
Note
Duration
15
days
/
14
nights
Prices starting at:
$6,699 per person
Guaranteed departure
( * Please contact us to check availability. )
Reach the heights of the gods
Visiting Crete means discovering peaceful Greece, the birthplace of Zeus, nestled between mountain peaks and the sea. Explore Heraklion and its fortifications, Chania and its stunning harbor, as well as the rocky peaks that soar toward the sky in the center of the island—notably Mount Ida, which watches over Crete from a height of 2,456 meters.
So it should come as no surprise that climbers will be thrilled by this trip and its 800 m of daily elevation gain, which will make your naps in the shade of the olive trees even more delightful! Experience the Mediterranean at its best, in a relaxing setting where the quiet Cretan roads will let you give free rein to your most spectacular cycling moments!
Package includes
air transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle on Air Transat;
bus transfers;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
14 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
- domestic flights from Athens to Chania and from Heraklion to Athens with Aegean Airlines;
- Transportation of luggage between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transportation of the bike box;
- The guide will map out the route and update the data on Ride with GPS before the group sets out;
- Supervision of a VQV guide;
- Mechanical breakdown assistance and access to a replacement vehicle;
- Sharing GPX data via Ride with GPS, as well as electronic versions of maps and daily itineraries 24 or 48 hours before departure;
- Taxes;
- Coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000, as well as the applicable discount.
Package includes
air transportation of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle on Air Transat;
bus transfers;
transportation between the airport and the hotel at the destination, both on the way there and on the way back;
14 nights in a two- to four-star hotel, double occupancy;
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners;
- domestic flights from Athens to Chania and from Heraklion to Athens with Aegean Airlines;
- Transportation of luggage between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) as well as transportation of the bike box;
- The guide will map out the route and update the data on Ride with GPS before the group sets out;
- Supervision of a VQV guide;
- Mechanical breakdown assistance and access to a replacement vehicle;
- Sharing GPX data via Ride with GPS, as well as electronic versions of maps and daily itineraries 24 or 48 hours before departure;
- Taxes;
- Coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV), which amounts to $1 per $1,000, as well as the applicable discount.
Package does not include
equipment, such as a bicycle
Travel and Trip Cancellation Insurance
Package does not include
equipment, such as a bicycle
Travel and Trip Cancellation Insurance
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montreal-Trudeau
Athens
Athens
Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 4+
A fairly challenging route: hilly and mountainous, with relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.
Bike rentals available: hybrid, road, gravel, and e-bikes
Additional Information
Departure/Return
Montreal-Trudeau
Athens
Athens
Montreal-Trudeau
For groups of 12 or more cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Route rating: 4+
A fairly challenging route: hilly and mountainous, with relatively steep climbs; 50 to 90 km.
Bike rentals available: hybrid, road, gravel, and e-bikes
Check the elevation profiles
Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.
Day-by-Day Cycling Itinerary
Short route: 473 km • Long route: 805 km
1
Day 1
Arrival in Athens. Flight from Athens to Chania and transfer to the hotel.
2
Day 2
A day off or a loop through Nerokouros, Kondopoula, Katochori, Kamboi, and Panagia (27 to 46 km).
3
Day 3
Chania, Zourva, Fournes, Alikianos, Kolymbari, Drapanias, Kissamos (56 or 80 km).
4
Day 4
Kissamos, Topolia, Stroules, Kandanos, Paleóchora (43 to 91 km).
5
Day 5
A day off or a loop route via Sarakina, Chondros, Voutas, Lagkadas, and Gialos (38 or 57 km).
6
Day 6
Paleóchora, Maza, Rodovani, Kampanos, Omalos (58 km).
7
Day 7
Omalos, Lákkoi, Fournes, Agia, Perivolia, Nerokouros, Maláxa, Kalyves, Almyrida. Loop via Meskla, Zourva, Somatas (69 to 71 km).
8
Day 8
Free day or loop route via Kokkino Chorio, Kefalas, Georgioúpoli, Alikambos, Vafes, Fres, Kaina, Vamos, and Gavalochori (52 or 66 km).
9
Day 9
Almyrida, Gavalohori, Vryses, Amoudari, Impros, Chóra Sfakíon (54 km).
10
Day 10
Chóra Sfakíon, Vouvas, Skaloti, Rodakino, Sellia, Plakias. Loop via Kanevos, Koxare, Asomatos, Mariou (48 to 72 km).
11
Day 11
Plakias, Agouseliana, Mixorrouma, Spili, Patsos, Voleones, Prasies, Rethymno (62 km).
12
Day 12
A day off or a loop route via Somatas, Kastellos, Kaloniktis, Roustika, Zouridi, Episkopi, Kato Valsamonero, Gonia, and Atsipópoulo (36 to 65 km).
13
Day 13
Rethymno, Adele, Loutra, Perama, Damastra, Marathos, Heraklion (83 km).
14
Day 14
Transfer from the hotel to Heraklion Airport. Flight from Heraklion to Athens and transfer to the hotel.
15
Day 15
Transfer to the Athens airport and return to Montreal.
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