[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city Villa in Rethymno with private pool and kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18940000/18940000/18939943/3ebb8c56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18940000/18940000/18939943/f5f4a1aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18940000/18940000/18939943/4c25fe0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18940000/18940000/18939943/59de6e3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18940000/18940000/18939943/911cad16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the quiet village of Prines in Rethymnon, Crete, House Zambia offers a serene retreat with a private swimming pool and garden. Enjoy complete privacy amidst beautiful green surroundings or relax on the large terrace with a fully equipped kitchen and barbecue grill. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city House Zambia has a private swimming pool and a garden at the back of the traditional, newly built villa, which also contains a large terrace with a fully equipped kitchen and a barbecue (BBQ) grill. The high Cretan trees, vegetation and bamboo fences, shield the pool and garden's view completely from the neighbouring houses, providing complete privacy and beautiful green surroundings. Located in the quiet, traditional village of Prines in Rethymnon, Crete, House Zambia can accommodate 5+ people in its 2 spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, its fully equipped indoor kitchen and dining room and its comfortable living room with satellite TV. Relax inside or besides the pool, read a book under the shadow of the big oak tree in the garden, or organize a barbecue (BBQ) with your family and friends with fresh local meat from the village's excellent shops. House Zambia is ideal for a quiet, private getaway with your significant other, your friends or your family. The Bedrooms: House Zambia follows the traditional Cretan Greek village style with stone walls and traditional furniture, tablecloths, and ornaments. The house seamlessly combines traditional with modern elements to balance comfort and Cretan tradition in order to provide a memorable and authentic experience to all its guests. House Zambia's master bedroom contains a double bed and its secondary bedroom contains one double and one single bed. Both rooms are air-conditioned - which is something you definitely need during the famously hot Greek days and nights. Both bedrooms are located on the upper floor which also houses the indoors bathroom which apart from the toilet and the bathtub contains a family-sized washing machine. You don't have to worry about cleaning. House Zambia is professionally cleaned biweekly and all the towels and linen are changed. The Garden: The garden not only provides a great relaxing and serene background scenery, but it also provides a cool shadow shelter for those famously hot Greek afternoons. House Zambia's garden is full of Cretan flowers, plants and trees but its centrepiece is the large, glorious Oak tree at the edge of the garden, surrounded by a stone pedestal. Under the oak tree you can find a small coffee table, ideal for a relaxing chess or backgammon game amidst the guaranteed summer breeze of the garden. Overseeing the swimming pool and the garden is House Zambia's large terrace. The terrace houses a fully equipped kitchen with a Fridge and freezer, an electric Cooker and a Barbecue grill. You can organize a BBQ with family and friends with local, fresh Cretan meat you can buy directly from one of the village's butcher shops. The terrace also has a large dining table and is protected from the bright Greek midday sun with a tent. Coming to House Zambia: The village is very easy to find and access by car, but we can also meet you at the center of Rethymnon, in front of the town hall, or on the highway intersection of Rethymnon on the Heraklion-Chania national road. The village of Prines is less than 5 minutes from the aforementioned intersection, which is called 'Komvos Atsipopoulou'. You can take the exit towards the 'Atsipopoulo' location, which is clearly marked and follow the main road. Shortly you will be greeted by the village's name sign and arrive at Prines. House Zambia itself is less than 100 meters from the village's central square, on the traditional narrow path that's perpendicular to the main road. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48530000/48529700/48529695/2f0d65df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### VILLA WITH PRIVE POOLGARDEN AREA, bbq , wi-fi, near sea , town, local tavern rethymno - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=48529695&PinnedHotelID=48529695&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31874400/31874304/1ec6ca72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TRADITIONAL STONE BUILD HOME NEAR BEACH WITH WI-FI AND PRIVATE POOL Rethymno - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 00000445367 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Villa Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Rethymnon Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Villa Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Rethymnon Villa Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City Rethymnon Garden BBQ Quiet Cretan Village Just Outside City ## About the area Rethymno is home to this villa. Port of Rethymnon and Rethymnon Venetian Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden. Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking/biking trails, and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Rethymno travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rethymno.dx182119) [View more Villas in Rethymno](https://www.expedia.ca/Rethymno-Villas.d182119-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.34636%2C24.42510&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WDf51W7PNvPksIi3G1h5iZSKYVI=) Rethymnon, Crete ### What's nearby - University of Crete - 7 min drive - 5.3 km - Rethymnon Municipal Garden - 8 min drive - 6.9 km - Fortezza Castle - 8 min drive - 6.1 km - Rethymnon Venetian Port - 9 min drive - 7.6 km - Rimondi Fountain - 9 min drive - 6.5 km ### Getting around - Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 61 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Fisalida - ‬5 min drive - ‪Τα Σουβλάκια του Γαγάνη - ‬20 min walk - ‪Πρίμα Πλώρα (Prima Plora) - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ovelos - ‬9 min drive - ‪το γλυκό μου - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city located? > Situated in Rethymno, this villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Crete, Rethymnon Court House, and Valide Sultana Mosque. Great Gate and Agios Frangiskos Church are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa with private pool garden and BBQ at quiet Cretan village just outside city Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### El-Alami B. Aug 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Too short to fully enjoy This villa not too far from rethymnon felt half way between a small town and a village, so we could enjoy the quietness of this narrow street and the convenience of the mini market and some nice tavernas. A 15 minutes drive from the sea and rethymnon. We enjoyed the swimming pool on the hot days, which were every day haha. The hosts are very friendly and serviceable, it was a pleasure to meet and exchange with them. The house is clean and has everything needed for the stay. We will come back for sure! ##### El-Alami B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oleg K. Jul 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very good villa Villa is very good. Convenient location (in the middle of Crete, between Chania and Heraklion). Villa has everything for comfortable vacation. Owner is very nice and constantly in contact via WhatsApp. ##### Oleg K. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen W. Aug 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect holiday villa Super friendly welcome from the home owners. Home made food on arrival which was a lovely surprise. Pool was cleaned daily and was perfect for the children to play in. Very comfortable base for travel all over the island. Right in the heart of the village of Prines but within 10 min drive of the bustling port of Rethymno. Fully equipped kitchen for the nights you want to stay home and cook. Loved our two stay. Thanks so much, Anastasia and Georgios for letting us stay in your wonderful home. ##### Stephen W. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Kerstin N. Sep 24, 2018 #### Typisch kretisches Dörfchen, gastfreundlich Sehr aufmerksame und liebe Vermieter, Haus im kretischen Styl mit viel Komfort, sehr schön,wunderschöner und immer sauberer Pool mit glasklarem Wasser .2 tes Badezimmer sehr klein und leider keine Ablagefläche,mein Vorschlag wären Regale an die Wand. Sehr schöne , große überdachte Terrasse mit Kühlschrank und Herdplatte,sehr gut funktionierende Klimaanlage im Schlafzimmer ##### Kerstin N. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia g. Oct 1, 2016 #### Trés bien Nous avons passé 2 semaines dans cette maison, en Septembre, à 2 couples . Ce que nous avons beaucoup aimé, c'est la possibilité de vivre dehors avec des espaces ombragés et au soleil quelque soit le moment de la journée . Nous avons profité pleinement de la grande terrasse et de la piscine . la maison est confortable. L' accueil d 'Anastasia est très très chaleureux. Restaurant, chez Giannis sympa à proximité, cuisine familiale. Excellent séjour, très bonne adresse. ##### Julia g. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### frederic c., Pleumeleuc Aug 26, 2016 #### Une adresse à ne pas manquer Des propriétaires très accueillants, une villa magnifique, une piscine très agréable, tout cela a fait que nous avons fait un séjour qu'on n'oubliera jamais. C'est simple, nous voulons y revenir et nous reviendrons. Merci encore Anastasia et Georges et à bientôt. ##### frederic c. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen M. Oct 31, 2015 #### Lovely villa and a warm welcome I had stayed at the villa some years ago and was impressed by the location, standard of the villa and the care given by the owners, George and Tasoula. The return trip has been a joy, such a relaxing environment. the pool and outdoor area are private and sunfilled, with ample shade when needed. The family made us very welcome with a meal and supplies despite our late arrival. The villa is located in a small village but is only a short drive from the coast and main road. The tavernas in the village are excellent so there is no need to travel far for great food and hospitality. George and Tasoula are ideal hosts, there when needed and with an eye for their guests comfort We had a lovely holiday and would certainly recommend this villa ##### Helen M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### sophie L. Oct 23, 2015 #### Perfect for recharging the batteries. A lovely, well equipped home. Peaceful and private garden. A welcome host with a lovely taste of Cretain cooking, a real treat having breakfast outside on the terrace every morning. Quaint , unspoilt village with friendly locals and lovely countryside. Take your walking boots!!!! ##### sophie L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### D. S. Oct 13, 2015 #### prachtig Grieks huis Het huis was mooier dan de plaatjes doen vermoeden. De aankomst is al heel apart: het (rijtjes-)huis ligt aan een smal straatje in een klein dorpje, 50m van het dorpspleintje. Je leeft dus echt tussen de Griekse mensen. Dan kom je binnen in een hele grote ruimte met een zitgedeelte, een eetgedeelte en een keuken. Boven zijn 2 prachtige slaapkamers en de badkamer. Via de tuin kun je naar buiten en dan kom je in een oase van rust. Je vindt daar eerst een groot terras met keuken, waar wij steeds gegeten hebben; dan het zwembad, klein maar heerlijk en daarachter een tuin. Alles even ruim, mooi en verzorgd. De eigenaren lieten ons kennis maken met lokale gerechten en halverwege de week kwam een dame het hele huis schoonmaken. Echt een aanrader. ##### D. S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### anne s. Sep 19, 2015 #### perfect located in a charming and friendly village in the hills above Rethymnon the villa was excellent, with all the necessary amenities, and maid service twice during the 9 days of our stay. The owner was very kind, providing us information as needed and she cooked a wonderful meal with a bottle of ice cold white wine to greet us on our late night arrival. She then brought round a second even more tasty meal half way through our stay. The village location was lovely, quiet, with a beautiful garden with fruit trees, roses and many flowers, backing on to an olive grove, with plenty of sitting places and an enormous terrace with a 2nd kitchen. The village taverna at the of the road was very friendly and served excellent food under the trees in the village square. the village of Prines is an easy 15 minutes from the beaches and the town of Rethymnon. ##### anne s. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cécile M. Aug 31, 2015 #### Superbe! Location très confortable et spacieuse. Propriétaires attentifs et discrets à la fois. Merci à Anastasia pour sa cuisine crétoise fort appréciée. La piscine a été très sollicitée car la chaleur en Crête est énorme! Peut-être serait-il utile de mettre un parasol à disposition des locataires qui veulent aller à la plage, car il est impossible de rester sur le sable à découvert! Merci à Anastasia et son mari pour leur accueil et leur disponibilité. ##### Cécile M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thérèse D. Aug 15, 2015 #### Location excellente et superbe accueil Un grand merci à Anastasia et Ionnis pour leur accueil chaleureux. Un repas d'accueil nous attendait ainsi que des boissons et fruits et légumes ; une attention qui nous a touché. La maison est conforme à l'annonce et très propre. Les propriétaires sont à l'écoute de leurs hôtes. Le village est très agréable aussi et nous avons aussi été touchés par l'hospitalité et la générosité des habitants. Nous y reviendrons sans hésitations et nous recommandons cette merveilleuse maison de vacances. Un grand merci à vous deux pour ce merveilleux séjour. ##### Thérèse D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### matt s. May 31, 2015 #### Absolutely Brilliant !! The house is a great place to base yourself for exploring the center of Crete , it lovely and cool inside with everything you could possibly need . Outside there is a lovely ( extremely clean ) swimming pool set in a quiet garden surrounded by fruit and olive trees . The owners are fantastic and will help with anything you need . Anastasia is a great cook and is quite likely to leave home cooked dishes for you ( if she has the time ) all delicious ! If that's not enough there is a very good Taverna 20 meters away in the village square , Highly recommended . We will be staying there again ! ##### matt s. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troels Malthe B. Apr 25, 2015 #### Dejligt hus! Prines er en god by at bo i. Fint udgangpunkt for morgenløbeture ud i landskabet, og også godt udgangspunkt for køreture til seværdigheder. Vi nød blandt andet at tage sydpå til strandene der. Huset var velindrettet og dejligt med udsigt til sneklædte bjergtoppe fra den ene altan, og udsigt til havet fra terassen. En smuk have vi nød meget. Starten af april er måske lige tidligt nok på sæsonen. det var svært at få varme i huset, og vi havde også nogle dage med rigtig koldt, vådt og blæsende vejr. Alt i alt var det dog en fantastisk god ferie på Kreta. ##### Troels Malthe B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### EMMANUELLE T. Aug 6, 2014 #### Parfait! Villa très agréable et accueil plus que chaleureux et généreux des propriétaires! A recommander sans hésiter. Excellent point de départ de nombreuses excursions. Toutes les conditions sont réunies pour y passer d'excellentes vacances. ##### EMMANUELLE T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fani G. Jul 16, 2014 #### AMAZING PLACE TO STAY AT! House of Zambia was amazing! We enjoyed every minute of it. If you are looking to stay in a village away from the city (but still close enough, only about 10 minutes from Rethymno), then this is the right place! The house has everything you need and the pool and outdoor area is awesome!!Highly recommended! Tasoula and Giorgos (owners) are wonderful people and there if you have any questions. ##### Fani G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher P., Glasgow Jun 18, 2014 #### Excellent, very clean and well maintained. A great week with unbroken sunshine on all but one day, enabling us to spend a lot of time walking in the hills, often finishing on a beach. The owners were extremely helpful and provided a lovely meal on our arrival. The property had everything we needed and we would strongly recommend it to anyone, with the minor proviso that young children would need to be supervised in the pool (minimum depth 1 metre). ##### Christopher P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S., Los Altos Hills, CA Oct 24, 2013 #### Fantastic Outdoor Spaces, Wonderful Small Town Setting We are two travelling friends from California who thoroughly enjoyed the 5 nights we stayed at House Zambia. We loved the gardens, including eating the walnuts each morning that had fallen from the tree. The outdoor terrace was our favorite spot to have breakfast in the morning and happy hour in the evening. The location was really ideal - very easy to get into Rethimnon, which is such a great town - big enough for good restaurants and shopping, but not horrible traffic. The drive to the south coast beaches was easy from here, even taking the backroads, which was part of the fun. The town of Prines itself is quiet and non-touristy, just what we were looking for. All of the arrangements before the trip were very straightforward. Giannis is very responsive and everything went smoothly once we got there. WiFi works and was very convenient. But the best part of the entire stay was meeting the owners. They could not have been nicer or more accommodating. And the cooking... what a treat. Thank you so much for taste of Creten home cooking. ##### Susan S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gianna d. Oct 9, 2012 #### Perfect base for exploring the Rethymnon region The villa is located in a small village and is therefore very quiet and peaceful. However, the nightlife of Rethymnon is only 10 minutes away. From the villa you can reach in 30 minutes many beautiful beaches in the north, and in one hour the south coast with its spectacular nature. The villa itself is very nice and comfortable. The bedrooms at the first floor are not very large, but the living area is spacious and between living room, terrace, garden and swimming pool we were very comfortable even during the hottest days. The second kitchen with the barbecue on the terrace is a big plus and we had dinner there every night. The owners were exceptionally kind: they prepared an abundant dinner for the first day, filled the fridge with beverages and local food, and in general were very helpful and made us really feel at home. Overall it was a very good value for the price and I would certainly recommend it to anyone visiting this part of Crete. ##### Gianna d. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Acro Wellness Suites - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Acro-Wellness-Suites-Adults-Only.h42005805.Hotel-Information) > > [Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Stella-Island-Luxury-Resort-Spa-Adults-Only.h16508136.Hotel-Information) > > [Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Chania-Hotels-Domes-Noruz-Chania.h15451739.Hotel-Information) > > [Seaside A Lifestyle Resort All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Sea-Side-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2312612.Hotel-Information) > > [Mitsis Rinela](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Mitsis-Rinela-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2335564.Hotel-Information) > > [Peninsula Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Peninsula-Resort-Spa.h4680601.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantica Caldera Palace - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Atlantica-Caldera-Palace-All-Inclusive.h35181792.Hotel-Information) > > [Minos Imperial Beach Resort Milatos Crete](https://www.expedia.ca/Agios-Nikolaos-Hotels-Minos-Imperial.h660214.Hotel-Information) > > [Out Of The Blue All Inclusive Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Out-Of-The-Blue-Capsis-Elite-Resort.h1164026.Hotel-Information) > > [Mitsis Selection Laguna](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Mitsis-Laguna-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h4260878.Hotel-Information) > > [Agapi Beach Resort - Premium All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Malevizi-Hotels-Agapi-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h1056753.Hotel-Information) > > [Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Creta-Maris-Resort-All-Inclusive.h541819.Hotel-Information) > > [Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Rethymno-Hotels-Rimondi-Grand-Resort-Spa.h4925255.Hotel-Information) > > [Lyttos Beach - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Lyttos-Beach-All-Inclusive.h8077194.Hotel-Information) > > [Daios Cove](https://www.expedia.ca/Agios-Nikolaos-Hotels-Daios-Cove-Luxury-Resort-Villas.h3300418.Hotel-Information) > > [Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Agios-Nikolaos-Hotels-Domes-Of-Elounda.h2497819.Hotel-Information) > > [Abaton Island Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Abaton-Island-Resort-Spa.h20145294.Hotel-Information) > > [Star Beach Village and Water Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Star-Beach-Village-And-Water-Park.h1342145.Hotel-Information) > > [Annabelle Beach Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Annabelle-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h2705193.Hotel-Information) > > [Cretan Dream Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Chania-Hotels-Cretan-Dream-Royal-Hotel.h2336360.Hotel-Information) > > [Grecotel LUXME White](https://www.expedia.ca/Rethymno-Hotels-Grecotel-LUXME-White-Palace-All-Inclusive.h2573709.Hotel-Information) > > [Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.ca/Agios-Nikolaos-Hotels-Blue-Palace-Hotel-Elounda.h972986.Hotel-Information) > > [Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Platanias-Hotels-Euphoria-Resort-All-Inclusive.h21337972.Hotel-Information) > > [Bella Beach - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Hersonissos-Hotels-Bella-Beach-All-Inclusive.h1081456.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to ROM-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/rom/toronto-to-rome) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Boston (BOS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/bos/vancouver-to-boston) > > [Copa](https://www.expedia.ca/Copa-Flights.cCM.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Turkish Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Turkish-Airlines-Flights.cTK.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flair Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Flair-Airlines-Flights.cF8.Travel-Guide-Airlines) ### Packages > [Mexico Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Mexico.d117.Destination-Travel-Guides)