Yacht Charter in Crete – So Much History to See
Going on a yacht charter in Crete is sure to offer a different kind of experience. Crete was home to one of world’s most important civilizations, the Minoans who ruled the eastern Mediterranean from 2800 - 1150 BC. The art that has survived shows a refined and peace loving culture. There is a good collection in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Let's dive right in. How to Navigate a Yacht Charter in Crete Through commerce, shipping and trade with other peoples, the Egyptians, Phoenicians and Syrians they built a powerful civilization. The Achaeans and the Dorians followed. The Romans occupied Crete 69 - 330 AD making Gortyn their major town. Crete fell into Arabic hands in...