PROGRAMME (provisional program subject to minor change)
We offer 1 package of a week, from "Saturday 14th to Sunday 22th September 2024" with rental car. For those who prefer, we leave you the opportunity to come with your vehicle (more information on the page '' PRICES '')
Saturday 14 (50km road link) :
We are waiting for you at Heraklion airport and in the afternoon, taking possession of the vehicles, heading towards Zaros in the mountains, at the "Idi" hotel for dinner and spending a first night before starting the journey. adventure on Sunday (for motorcyclists, the organization takes care of the transfer of luggage).
Please note, for motorcyclists and for their outbound flight on Saturday :
Please book a flight that lands in Heraklion before 5:00 p.m., because after that you will have to collect your luggage, complete the documents for the vehicle rental and then take the road to the Idi hotel in Zaros (50Km). This road connection takes a good 1 hour. For bikers, it is really preferable to do it during the day (at this time, the sun sets around 7:30 p.m. and the last part is in the mountains with 17 km of very winding small roads). For those who wish to arrive the day before, it is also possible to reserve a room the day before at the Kronos hotel in Heraklion (count between 60 and 65€ for a double room with breakfast)
Sunday 15 (stage of +/- 115 km):
Mountain loop, Zaros -> Anogeia and back to Hotel Idi in Zaros via the Nida plateau
Monday 16 (stage of +/- 150 Km) :
Direction the south coast through Matala, the fabulous gorges of Tripiti and arrive at Tsoutsouros where we will stay 2 nights at the Istron hotel
Tuesday 17 (stage of +/- 140 Km) :
Tsoutsouros loop, Lassithi plateau and return to Tsoutsouros
Wednesday 18 (stage of +/- 150 Km) :
Direction to the North passing by the plateau of Omalos, the typical tavern of Agia Paraskevi and finally the small village of Mochlos where we will stay for the last 3 nights
Thursday 19 (stage of +/- 200 Km) :
Marathon loop, Mochlos -> Kato Zakros (east coast) -> Mochlos
Friday 20 (stage of +/- 115 Km) :
Mochlos loop -> Makry Gialos (south coast) -> Mochlos
Saturday 21 (stage of +/- 45 Km) :
Last half day with a small mountain loop, Mochlos -> Myrsini -> Mochlos ended with a farewell eveningwith Cretan music
Sunday 22 (95,4Km road link) :
For those who do not extend their stay, road connection from Mochlos to Heraklion airport and return to the country (for motorcyclists the organization takes care of the transfer of luggage)
Please note, for motorcyclists and for their return flight on Sunday :
Please book your flight with a departure, if possible, in the afternoon or evening on Sunday. Because, we will have to carry out a group transfer of the bikers' luggage and leave Mochlos 4 hours before your flight. Indeed, it takes 1h30 drive + 30 minutes to return your motorcycle and usually be 2 hours before departure at check-in. Otherwise, we will have to transfer your luggage the day before to the MotorClub office at Heraklion airport
