Tours & activities in Crete

In one day you have a chance to see two most beautiful cities of West Crete and have fun on the natural lake!During this tour you will visit one of the most diverse cultural centers of Greece, the city of Chania, walk in the picturesque Rethymno town, swim in clean waters of the lake Kournas. Our professional guides will give you all the historical information during your bus ride and will advise you about the best activities and must-see spots. It is up to you, how to spend your time at each destination: to have a lunch, visit a museum, do some shopping, or just walk with a guide and listen to some more interesting stories. One and a half hour to enjoy each unforgettable stop and full freedom of choose how to spend this time! Book now and discover West Crete with Status MLB!* Pick-up (from the specific bus stops outside of your hotel) is arranged after booking. From villages of the North Heraklion region (Agia Pelagia, Gouves, Hersonissos,etc). For other areas, contact us.

Experience Knossos Palace which is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. The palace appears as a maze of workrooms, living spaces, and store rooms close to a central square. Detailed images of Cretan life in the late Bronze Age are provided by images on the walls of this palace. It is also a tourist destination today and near the main city of Heraklion.

You will have the opportunity to feel the experience of one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best museum in the world for Minoan world. The museum's exhibition contains more than 15,000 artifacts that refer to a period of 5,000 years, from neolithic times to Graeco Roman world.The exhibits, collected from all parts of Crete, are mainly prehistoric and shape a very important record of the artistic, economic & everyday life of the island during the ancient period.

This Tour gives you the opportunity to visit on your own way so many places in one day that if not with a local guide it would be impossible to visit and find.We visit Monasteries, Churches, Agios Nikolaus City, Spinalonga Island, Krasi village where the oldest Platanus tree in Crete it's found, we have a traditional Cretan Lunch in the traditional village of Mochos where we visit a few beautiful churches, and in the end if we have time we can visit the fishing village of Sisi where we go for a walk on the Palm Bay.

We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning. After a small stop to Xyloskalo we start hiking. You can walk with your pace our guide will follow the last of the group. At the end of the gorge we will have time to swim in th Lybian sea. Later we will take a boat to Sougia, where our bus will drive you at the hotel.

This tour is a unique experience, to visit the most important places in Heraklion City.The tour schedule is flexible regarding the time spent at its attraction.Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel or Port in Heraklion City.The transfer is private and our English-speaking driver will drive you around the sightseeings.

Participate in a guided tour to the Palace of Knossos, the political and ceremonial center of Minoan civilization, followed by a guided tour to Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The tour continues with a visit to the town center of Heraklion, completing in a day the historical path of 4000 years.

Explore southern Crete by Jeep on this 8-hour guided tour from Hersonissos, also known as Chersonisos. Travel through the Cretan mountains, passing by picturesque scenery like olive groves and small villages, and ending up on the coast for an included lunch.

CretAquarium reveals a magical, wonderful world, so familiar yet so unknown to us: The underwater world of the Mediterranean, a sea that gave birth to so many civilizations and attracts millions of visitors each year. Explore the different sea ecosystems, allow us to get you acquainted with creatures of the sea bed, immigrant species from tropical waters, impressive sharks, ghostly jellyfish, passive dusky groupers and more!

Experience the world-famous archaeological site the palace of Knossos and Heraklion Museum with absolute privacy and comfort. Enjoy personal hotel, villa or cruise pick up and drop off by your personal chauffeur-driver, with premium comfort vehicle at disposal. During the tour, your private guide will escort you by providing skip-the-line access, key pieces of information and extra personalized attention. Not to mention that you will have the opportunity to visit the modern city center of Heraklion for a guided walk and local wine & product tastings!

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This Oenotourism activity is perfect for the wine lover however it is not necessary to be a wine expert to appreciate and enjoy the day! In a small and friendly group with a maximum of 8 people you have the opportunity to discover and learn about the land, wines, gastronomy and the local products such as olive oil, cheese and more. During this private day tour, you will be accompanied by a former journalist and restaurant chef (French and English speaking). A true unique experience!

Get to know the west side of the island in a guided tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by a visit to Chania, the little “Venice” of Crete. Complete your day trip to the picturesque lake of Kournas, the Crete’s only freshwater lake.

Join an escorted tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the west Crete, followed by a stop to Omalos plateau. Begin your walk with the group into Samaria gorge and enjoy its unique morphology on your way to the longest gorge hike in Europe. Reach Agia Roumeli south coast, where your sailing trip will bring you to Sfakia.

Private tours are ideal for immersing into Crete’s culture through the tasting of local dishes, as well as wines, sweets and cheese.This tour offers:• Trip to the countryside.• Acquaintance with local traditions and customs.• Tasting of natural products grown without any chemicals.• Visiting the best restaurants and pastry factories• Visit to olive oil factory and cheese production shops.• Tasting dishes from traditional Greek food.Our program:- Pick-up from your hotel or any other place within North Heraklion region (for other regions of the island extra charges may apply).- Visit to 2 wineries. - Visit to cheese and herbs shops.- Visit to the factory, where cold-pressed olive oil is produced.- Lunch with 3-courses of traditional Greek cuisine at one of the most popular taverns of the island.According to your interests and wishes, some extra spots might be added to the program.

The most popular excursion that reveals the history of the Minoan civilization. During the tour you will see the richest collection of exhibits presented in the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, take a guided walk in the cultural center of the city of Heraklion, and finally, visit mysterious and mythical "LABYRINTH OF THE MINOTAUR" in the Palace of KNOSSOS.After the excursion program, you can enjoy an independent walk through the old part of the city surrounded by Venetian walls with many boutiques and souvenir shops. To feel like a local, order a cup of Greek coffee in one of the cozy street cafes and relax during the midday siesta.

Experience a unique combination of Crete's “must-see” landmarks - the Palace of Knossos, the Cave of Zeus (in any order based on your region) and an amazing sightseeing tour to the mountainous regions of East Crete (Lassithi Plateau), with ultimate convenience, comfort and style. Enjoy personal hotel, villa or cruise pick up and drop off by your personal chauffeur-driver, with a premium vehicle at full-day disposal. During this day tour, your private guide will be escorting you by providing skip-the-line accesses, key pieces of information and extra personalized attention.

On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaiologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe.The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete.

Vehicles are air-conditioned and are provided with a driver. Guests are not allowed to operate vehicle.Type of vehicle used will be determined on number of guests booked.All our drivers speak English, our vehicles are new.Pickups are either available from your cruise ship or your hotel in Crete.Cruise ship passengers (At time of booking or request), must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Meet the Minoans, welcome to their colorful world!!! A 3 hour journey from the past to the present.Our guests will be able to feel with all of their senses the past and modern Cretan civilisation. The Minoan Culture will be uncovered before the spectators’ eyes through the premises, the aromas, the music, the colours, the flavours, the dances and the Minoan and Cretan Cuisine. An unforgettable experience which will remain as the best memory of their holidays. The feeling that they experienced -even for a while- the world’s first civilization

You want them all ? Here it is: An adventure with the Land Rover and a private speed boat to Spinalonga Island to explore it.Very nice combo with Safari and private boat to the hotspot of the region, Explore the mountains and valleys, passing the small villages in the mountains.  learn how olive oil is made at our stop at an olive oil factory with a free guided tour. Coming back through the mountains we will have some amazing views over the Gulf of Mirabello and the historical island of Spinalonga. At the village of Plaka, fast private speedboats are waiting for you to transfer you to Spinalonga. (Entrance fee to the island not included, has to be payed on the island)Inclusive: Land Rover Discovery with air condition, experienced driver, refreshments/water, speedboat transfer

Enjoy swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear waters accessible only by boat.Taste freshly prepared meal Enjoy a relaxing sailing tripTake the afternoon tour and enjoy an amazing sunset

This private day trip to Matala Beach, via South Crete bespoke itineraries, is designed for a modern traveller who wishes authentic holiday personalization and absolute comfort on Crete Island. Thus visiting Matala Beach and its unique Roman caves in the late afternoon time is the best opportunity to experience memorable swimming with melting sunset scenery and a relaxed guided walk in the village of Matala. Furthermore, your private local guide will enrich your day tour with visits to a Cretan traditional village, the ancient Homeric town of Gortyna, Phaistos Minoan Palace, a mountainous Byzantine Monastery, and a local winery by following itineraries of the beaten track in a comfortable chronological order and privacy.

On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous Minoan Capital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe, that the intricate Palace with its many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago, archaeologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe. The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you can see the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete.

Explore with a guided group, the monastery of Kera Kardiotissa and the Dikteon Cave followed by a visit to Psychro village to meet a potter in action. Enjoy the panoramic views from Seli Ambelou Lasithi Plateau and complete your tour to the Minoan Palace of Knossos where civilization history began 4000 years ago.