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Ancient Monastery of Kato Moni Preveli in Crete, Greece;

Ancient Monastery of Kato Moni Preveli in Crete, Greece;

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Ancient Monastery of Kato Moni Preveli in Crete, Greece;

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Fresco at the south entrance of the Palace of Knossos. It is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete

Fresco at the south entrance of the Palace of Knossos. It is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete

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Fresco at the south entrance of the Palace of Knossos. It is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete

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Sitia, Crete, Greece; Shutterstock ID 120225382; Project/Title: FITB images; Downloader: min yoon, top 200

Sitia, Crete, Greece; Shutterstock ID 120225382; Project/Title: FITB images; Downloader: min yoon, top 200

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Sitia, Crete, Greece; Shutterstock ID 120225382; Project/Title: FITB images; Downloader: min yoon, top 200

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Venetian Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece;

Venetian Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece;

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Venetian Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece;

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Famous Beach Matala, Greece Crete

Famous Beach Matala, Greece Crete

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Famous Beach Matala, Greece Crete

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AGIOS NIKOLAOS, GREECE - MAY 15: People visit Old Town on May 15, 2013 in Agios Nikolaos.;

AGIOS NIKOLAOS, GREECE - MAY 15: People visit Old Town on May 15, 2013 in Agios Nikolaos.;

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AGIOS NIKOLAOS, GREECE - MAY 15: People visit Old Town on May 15, 2013 in Agios Nikolaos.;

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Boats and restaurants in the old Venetian port of Rethymno on Crete island in Greece; Shutterstock ID 63949324; Project/Title: Silversea; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

Boats and restaurants in the old Venetian port of Rethymno on Crete island in Greece; Shutterstock ID 63949324; Project/Title: Silversea; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

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Boats and restaurants in the old Venetian port of Rethymno on Crete island in Greece; Shutterstock ID 63949324; Project/Title: Silversea; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Things to Know "

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): The Best Budget Hotel: Porto Venziano"</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): The Best Budget Hotel: Porto Venziano"

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: Quad Bikes "

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: Malia "</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Things to Avoid: Malia "

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Adrenaline Activities "</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Adrenaline Activities "

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Wine Trails"</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Wine Trails"

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Local Festivals "</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Local Festivals "

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Chryssi Island "</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Chryssi Island "</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Chryssi Island "

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Lasithi Plateau "</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Lasithi Plateau "

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Spinalonga"</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Spinalonga"

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Sitia Geopark"</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Sitia Geopark"

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Chania Old Town "

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Arkadi Monastery"

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Knossos Palace"

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/world/europe/greece/crete/experiences/news/photos/best-things-to-do-in-crete-greece#'>From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Elafonisi Beach"</a>

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid): Elafonisi Beach"

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid)"

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From "The 12 Best Things to Do in Crete, Greece (Plus the Top Things to Avoid)"

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2023/europe#crete'>Fodor’s Go List 2023: Crete, Greece</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2023/europe#crete'>Fodor’s Go List 2023: Crete, Greece</a>

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Fodor’s Go List 2023: Crete, Greece

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2023/europe#crete'>Fodor’s Go List 2023: Crete, Greece</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2023/europe#crete'>Fodor’s Go List 2023: Crete, Greece</a>

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Fodor’s Go List 2023: Crete, Greece

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<a href='https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2023/europe#crete'>Fodor’s Go List 2023: Crete, Greece</a>

<a href='https://www.fodors.com/go-list/2023/europe#crete'>Fodor’s Go List 2023: Crete, Greece</a>

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Fodor’s Go List 2023: Crete, Greece

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