Train Journey to Crete – Through Europe Cultural Cities to Sunny Beaches

Train Journey to Crete – Through European Cultural Cities and Scenic Landscapes

Experience an incredible 12-day journey combining rail travel, ferry crossings and cultural highlights. This trip takes you from Denmark through iconic European cities such as Vienna, Venice and Athens, before ending with relaxing days on sunny Crete. The journey offers a perfect mix of adventure, culture and relaxation.

The journey begins in Denmark, where you can choose to travel by train to Hamburg or fly directly to Venice for a faster start. From Hamburg, the route continues on the new night train to Vienna, where classical charm and historic atmosphere await. After a day in Vienna, the journey continues to Venice, where romantic canals, iconic squares and unique city life create unforgettable impressions.

From Venice, the route continues south by train to Ancona, where the ferry crosses the Adriatic Sea to Greece. Athens welcomes you with ancient landmarks, vibrant culture and authentic Greek atmosphere. The journey ends on Crete, where time can be spent relaxing on beautiful beaches, exploring traditional villages and enjoying island atmosphere.

This European journey combines comfort, culture and scenic experiences for an unforgettable holiday. Contact us to receive a detailed day-by-day programme and tailor the trip to individual preferences.

Highlights

  • Hamburg: Start the journey in a lively northern German city known for maritime atmosphere and historic architecture.
  • Vienna: Experience the Austrian capital with classical music, historic palaces and cosy cafés.
  • Venice: Discover St. Mark’s Square, gondola rides and romantic city atmosphere.
  • Athens: Explore ancient Greece with the Acropolis, Plaka district and rich historical heritage.
  • Crete: End the journey with relaxing days on beaches and experience authentic culture and gastronomy.

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12 days / per person from
18.990,-
Including train travel, ferry, hotels, transfers, and flights.
Inkluderet i prisen
  • Private sleeping compartment with toilet between Hamburg and Innsbruck
  • Stay in Vienna, Venice, Athens, and Crete
  • Ferry crossing in a private cabin between Ancona and Patras
  • Frecciarossa high-speed train through Italy to Ancona

Flight or train – your choice

With us, you can choose whether to travel to and from your destination by train or by plane.

Travel options:

  • Train travel both ways
  • Flights both ways
  • Train outbound – flight return
  • Flight outbound – train return

Travel Catalogue

Read more about the journey programme, attractions, and experiences in the catalogue here.

Recommended itinerary

Explore the suggested day-by-day itinerary and discover the experiences that await you.
Day 1: Denmark – Hamburg (it is possible to start the journey with a flight to Venice)
Day 1–2: Hamburg – Vienna with the new night train in Europe
Day 2–3: Vienna
Day 3: Vienna – Venice
Day 3–5: Venice
Day 5–6: Venice – Patras (via ferry from Ancona)
Day 6: Patras – Athens
Day 6–8: Athens
Day 8: Athens – Crete (ferry)
Day 8–12: Crete
Day 12: Crete – Denmark by flight
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All trips can be tailored to your preferences

All trips can be customised, combined and tailored to your preferences, including different hotels, number of nights, cities and travel by plane or train.

About the hotels

We work with many hotels in the city, and the examples below are only intended as samples of hotels within walking distance of the stations.

Adina Apartment Hotel Vienna Belvedere ****, Wien

Canettistraße 3, 1100 Wien, Østrig
Südtiroler Platz-Hauptbahnhof (Wien Hauptbahnhof) ligger ca. 591 meter fra hotellet (ca. 7 minutters gang). Metrostationen Keplerplatz ligger ca. 777-820 meter væk (ca. 10 minutters gang). Meget kort og nem gåafstand fra hovedbanegården til ...
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Graben Hotel ****, Wien

Dorotheergasse 3, 1010 Wien, Østrig
Metrostation Stephansplatz (linje U1/U3) ligger ca. 130 meter fra hotellet (ca. 2 minutters gang). Wien Praterstern togstation ligger ca. 2 km væk (ca. 10 minutter med metro). Meget kort og nem gåafstand fra metrostation til hotellet – ideel...
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Hotel Capricorno ****, Wien

Schwedenpl. 3/4, 1010 Wien, Østrig
Metrostation Schwedenplatz (linje U1/U4) ligger ca. 85 meter fra hotellet (ca. 1 minutters gang). Wien Praterstern togstation ligger ca. 1,3 km væk (ca. 5-10 minutter med metro). Ekstraordinært kort og nem gåafstand fra metrostation til hote...
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Leonardo Hotel Vienna Hauptbahnhof ***, Wien

Gerhard-Bronner-Straße 5, 1100 Wien, Østrig
Südtiroler Platz-Hauptbahnhof (Wien Hauptbahnhof) ligger ca. 489 meter fra hotellet (ca. 6 minutters gang). Metrostationen Keplerplatz ligger ca. 479-526 meter væk (ca. 6-7 minutters gang). Meget kort og nem gåafstand fra hovedbanegården til...
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Novotel Wien Hauptbahnhof ****, Wien

Canettistraße 6, 1100 Wien, Østrig
Südtiroler Platz-Hauptbahnhof (Wien Hauptbahnhof) ligger ca. 417 meter fra hotellet (ca. 5 minutters gang). Metrostationen Keplerplatz ligger ca. 719-769 meter væk (ca. 9-10 minutters gang). Meget kort og nem gåafstand fra hovedbanegården ti...
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Abbazia Hotel ***, Venedig

Calle Priuli dei Cavaletti, 68, 30121 Venezia VE, Italien
Venezia Santa Lucia togstation ligger ca. 120 meter fra hotellet (ca. 2 minutters gang). Herfra er der forbindelser til hele Italien og internationale destinationer. Meget kort og nem gåafstand fra stationen til hotellet – ideelt for gæster u...
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Arcadia Boutique Hotel ***, Venedig

Rio Terà S. Leonardo, 1333, 30121 Venezia VE, Italien
Venezia Santa Lucia togstation ligger ca. 540 meter fra hotellet (ca. 7 minutters gang). Herfra er der forbindelser til hele Italien og internationale destinationer. Kort og nem gåafstand fra stationen til hotellet – ideelt for voksne gæster ...
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U-Visionary Venezia Hotel ****, Venedig

Rio Terà Lista di Spagna, 121, 30121 Venezia VE, Italien
Venezia Santa Lucia togstation ligger ca. 160 meter fra hotellet (ca. 2 minutters gang). Herfra er der forbindelser til hele Italien og internationale destinationer. Meget kort og nem gåafstand fra stationen til hotellet – ideelt for gæster u...
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Ca’ Vendramin Zago ****, Venedig

Fondamenta Trapolin, 2400, 30121 Venezia VE, Italien
Venezia Santa Lucia togstation ligger ca. 950 meter fra hotellet (ca. 12 minutters gang). Herfra er der forbindelser til hele Italien og internationale destinationer. Kort og nem gåafstand fra stationen til hotellet – ideelt for gæster uden b...
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Malena Hotel & Suites – Adults Only by Omilos Hotels ****, Kreta

Leof. Andrea Papandreou 28, Iraklio 714 14, Grækenland
Der er ingen togstation i Iraklio/Kreta. Nærmeste busforbindelse fra Heraklion centrum (ca. 4 km fra hotellet) og lufthavnen (ca. 7,5 km). Busser og taxaer kører regelmæssigt mellem lufthavn, centrum og Ammoudara-området. Bus eller taxa fra H...
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Vespera City Hotel ***, Kreta

Skordylon & 1878, 1 St, Iraklio 712 02, Grækenland
Der er ingen togstation i Iraklio/Kreta. Nærmeste busforbindelse fra Heraklion centrum (hotellet ligger centralt) og lufthavnen (ca. 4 km væk). Busser og taxaer kører regelmæssigt mellem lufthavn, centrum og strandområder. Nem adgang fra luft...
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Athens Center Square Hotel ***, Athen

Aristogitonos 15, Athina 105 52, Grækenland
Metrostation Monastiraki ligger ca. 400 meter fra hotellet (ca. 5 minutters gang), Omonia ca. 450 meter væk. Herfra er der direkte metroforbindelser til Syntagma, lufthavnen og resten af Athen. Athens hovedbanegård ligger ca. 2,5 km væk (let tilgæ...
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Athens Gate Hotel ****, Athen

Leof. Andrea Siggrou 10, Athina 117 41, Grækenland
Metrostation Akropoli ligger ca. 170 meter fra hotellet (ca. 2–3 minutters gang). Herfra er der direkte metroforbindelser til Syntagma, lufthavnen og resten af Athen. Athens hovedbanegård ligger ca. 3,5 km væk (let tilgængelig med metro). Eks...
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Evita Asty ****, Athen

Chalkokondili 44, Athina 104 32, Grækenland
Metrostation Omonia ligger ca. 250 meter fra hotellet (ca. 3–4 minutters gang). Herfra er der direkte metroforbindelser til Syntagma, Monastiraki, lufthavnen og resten af Athen. Athens hovedbanegård ligger ca. 2 km væk (let tilgængelig med metro)....
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Herodion Athens ****, Athen

Rovertou Galli 4, Athina 117 42, Grækenland
Metrostation Akropoli ligger ca. 240 meter fra hotellet (omtrent 3–4 minutters gang). Herfra er der direkte metroforbindelser til Syntagma, Monastiraki, lufthavnen og resten af Athen. Athens hovedbanegård ligger ca. 3 km væk (let tilgængelig med m...
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Accommodation and Hotels

During the journey, accommodation is arranged in selected hotels offering comfort, good locations and a cosy atmosphere. If there are specific preferences regarding hotel type, location or facilities, these can be included in the request so the best possible solution can be arranged.

What can be expected from the accommodation

  • Comfortable rooms with good facilities
  • Hotels close to the city centre or train station
  • Cosy atmosphere with focus on comfort and safety
  • Possibility to choose between different hotel standards

The cities visited on this journey

Prices for this journey

The prices shown are indicative and based on our suggested train journey and hotel options. All trips can be tailored to your preferences, and you are always welcome to request a tailor-made offer that matches your specific needs.
Standard

3-star hotels
2nd class train travel

12 days / per person from
18.990,-
Including train travel, ferry, hotels, transfers, and flights.
  • Hotel with breakfast and train travel included
  • 3-star hotels and 2nd class train travel
Tailor the trip to your wishes
Premium

4-star hotels
1st class train travel

12 days / per person from
22.990,-
Including train travel, ferry, hotels, transfers, and flights.
  • Everything from the Standard package is included
  • Hotel with breakfast and train travel included
  • 4-star hotels and 1st class train travel
Tailor the trip to your wishes
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Standard

3-star hotels
2nd class train travel

12 days / per person from
18.990,-
Including train travel, ferry, hotels, transfers, and flights.
  • Hotel with breakfast and train travel included
  • 3-star hotels and 2nd class train travel
Rejsen kan tilpasses efter jeres ønsker
Premium

4-star hotels
1st class train travel

12 days / per person from
22.990,-
Including train travel, ferry, hotels, transfers, and flights.
  • Everything from the Standard package is included
  • Hotel with breakfast and train travel included
  • 4-star hotels and 1st class train travel
Rejsen kan tilpasses efter jeres ønsker
Populært

All prices are from prices and include:


  • All train journeys as described in 1st or 2nd class
  • Sleeping compartment with private toilet on Europe’s new night train between Hamburg and Vienna
  • 1 night in Vienna including breakfast
  • Ferry crossing in a private outside cabin between Ancona and Patras
  • Greek train journey between Patras and Athens
  • 2 nights in Athens including breakfast
  • 4 nights in Crete including breakfast
  • Transfer to the airport
  • Return flight or train journey to Denmark (train with supplement)
  • 24-hour emergency hotline
  • Child discounts apply when at least 2 paying adults travel

All journeys can be customised, combined and tailor-made according to preferences with other hotels, number of nights, cities and with flight options

About the travel options

Travel options vary from trip to trip – sometimes the journey is by train, other times by cruise or ferry. Here you can read more about what applies to this specific trip:

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