Crete
& Rhodes 5 Star Beach Escape
Half
Board
10 Nights – Half Board
Visit two top Greek Islands in one
holiday with this mega beach pairing of Crete and Rhodes. Not normally seen
together in one holiday these two popular holiday destinations are linked by a
quick direct flight of just one-hour across the Aegean Sea. Our centrally
located Cretan hotel in Stalis on the beach makes the perfect staging post for
local cuisine, relaxing days in the sun and the nightlife of hedonistic Malia
close by. Then scoot over to the Dodecanese Island of Rhodes just off the coast
of Turkey to visit the Old Town of Rhodes and Mandraki Harbour where the
Colossus of Rhodes once stood astride the harbour. The hotel is situated just
across the road from Ixia beach in a convenient location on the route between
the airport and Rhodes Town; where the promenade is filled with a great
selection of low-key bars, tavernas and restaurants.
Crete is the southernmost and largest
of the Greek Islands with the capital Heraklion. This is close to the ancient
Palace of Knossos and the Minoan civilisation from 4000 years BC known for the
ancient myth of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth. On Crete you will also find
high snow-capped mountains, and an incredible 12km hiking trail through the
Samaria Gorge. Perhaps have a wander around the old town of Malia where a maze
of winding streets and alleyways is lined with buzzing family run tavernas and
bars for a more traditional feel.
Rhodes Old Town is an ancient walled
city with its cobbled streets and history that dates back to the crusades and
the Knights of St John. There is so much to see on Rhodes such as Efta Piges (7
Springs Park) with its ancient underground aquifer and freshwater lake, the
Roman Spa at Kalithea, picturesque Lindos, tiny hilltop whitewashed churches,
olive groves and wonderful beaches.
What’s Included:
- Return
flight from the UK with checked baggage allowance
- Five
nights' five-star half-board accommodation on Crete at Stalis Beach (in
hotel featured or similar).
- Direct
domestic one-way flight between Crete and Rhodes
- Five
nights' five-star half-board accommodation on Rhodes at Ixia Beach (in
hotel featured or similar).
Alexander Beach Hotel – Stalis, Crete: Surrounded by more than 40,000 m2 of
beautiful garden landscape, the elegant and luxurious Alexander Beach Hotel
& Village is perfectly situated directly on a 400 m stretch of private,
sandy beach along the wonderful waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel is
constructed in a Greek village style and offers guests a wide variety of
excellent services and amenities such as a restaurant and a lounge bar with
marvellous views over the Bay of Malia or a 1,000 m2 Mediterranean-style spa
area. The village centres of Stalis and Malia are both within walking distance.
An extraordinary place to be.
Amus
Hotel & Sa (Formerly Rhodes Bay Hotel) – Ixia, Rhodes: Formerly the A Rhodes Bay Hotel , the Amus
hotel & Spa has undergone an incredible transformation and are now ready to
welcome all guests with their amazing hospitality. Whether you are seeking a
perfect family holiday, an active getaway or a relaxing retreat, the 5-star Amus
Hotel offers a stunning location and a great choice to explore Rhodes. Occupying
an enviable position on the beachfront in Ixia, near to the town of Rhodes,
this luxury 5-star hotel presents a world of relaxation with wellness and
recreational activities, direct beach access, world-class spa services and
gourmet cuisine.
to May 2026
This offer is available from the following departure airports Bristol,
Birmingham, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Luton,
Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted. Please call for the details and the
applicable flight supplement or check on line at www.skylordcruiseandholidays.com.