Tours & activities in Crete

Private tours are ideal for immersing into Crete’s culture through the tasting of local dishes, as well as wines, sweets and cheese.• 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• 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. - Tasting of Greek sweets and coffee in Cretan bakery.- 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.*Available upon request, instead of 1 winery visit, depending on the date of the tour.According to your interests and wishes, some extra spots might be added/removed from the program.

Follow the lead of this excursion on the way to Ierapetra by bus, accompanied by the morning sun. Soon after embarking in the boat, enjoy a sailing trip in the Libyan sea on your way to Chrissi island where you will taste the natural beauty of a unique and protected by “Natura 2000” golden beach.

Enjoy a full day excursion from Chania to the heart of Minoan Crete. Visit the magnificent palaces of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum. Explore the historic Heraklion City downtown area with its medieval monuments and Koules Fortress or enjoy its many shops, cafes and restaurants.

Venture out to spend a day exploring the secluded island of Chrissi. After a relaxing 45-minute cruise, enjoy the mesmerizing natural and exotic beauty around you - sunbathe on long stretches of sand, go for a swim in the shimmering turquoise waters, or take a walk through the cedar forest.

Visit Crete’s landmark, Knossos. It is impossible to come to Crete on vacation and not visit its landmark. For the island of Crete, Knossos has the same significance as the Acropolis for Athens.The most famous and the most impressive palace of the Minoan era, the biggest and the greatest of the decision-making centers of the Minoan Crete.

Dine out in Chania for 4 evenings. With this all-inclusive card, you will enjoy delicious, authentic local menus in top local restaurants.

Get wet and wild at the Acqua Plus Water Park in Crete. With round-trip transport between your hotel and Acqua Plus, enjoy a fun-filled day at the Balkan’s first ever water park. Set within a luscious garden complete with exotic flowers and lofty palm trees, soak up the sun and scenic sights as you take your pick from more than 50 slides, games and facilities. Whether you want to float on the lazy river, relax while your kids splash around, or thrill on high-speed slides, there’s something for everyone.

Escape into the Cretan countryside with a walk through Imbros Gorge, a cool, rocky ravine that makes for an easy walk. Stroll for about 5 miles (8 km) through the captivating gorge with an expert local guide, passing mountain villages and the impressive White Mountains. Visit one of the villages and then drive to Frangokastello, an old Venetian castle, where your guide will tell you about its history. Finally, cool off with a refreshing dip in the Libyan Sea. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Start your Crete vacation with ease by booking this private arrival transfer from Chania Airport to your Crete hotel. Choose from a selection of drop-off points including the towns of Georgioupolis, Rethymno and Chania, and then meet your friendly and professional driver to travel to your destination in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle. It’s that easy!

Join this tour around hidden churches, wonderful natural landscapes and learn everything about the religious traditions of Crete.

This excursion will take you to the east of Crete will show you wonderful places wonderful monuments crystal clear seas and an unforgettable experience of true Crete.That distinguishes us the locals here on the island is the hospitality and the effort to transmit our culture and traditions to our visitorsThe idea of the private tour is that ‎we can do everything at your own pace...

Uncover Crete’s beautiful mainland on this full-day 4x4 safari, led by two expert guides. Get behind the wheel of a 4-seater all-terrain vehicle, and set off in a convoy through the verdant Cretan countryside. Pass by picturesque villages and endless vineyards, pausing every now and then to take photos and learn about the island. Soak up the mountain views at the idyllic village of Gonies, then tuck into a tasty lunch in Kastelli. End your tour with an exhilarating off-road ride to Gournes Beach on the north coast.

The "Across North Crete" tour includes the areas of Heraklio - Rethimno - Chania - Rethimno - Arkadi - Knossos

Explore the quintessential luxuries of Crete island by experiencing an idyllic escape to the iconic Elafonisi pink sand beaches with crystal clear Libyan Sea waters. Enjoy a chauffeur-driven private tour with ultimate comfort and peace like a true VIP. You will have a personal pick-up and drop-off by your private local insider guide, with a premium vehicle at your full-day disposal. Your tailor-made daytrip will be enriched with bespoke itineraries off-the-beaten-track to explore and engage with the South-West Crete and its hidden gems. In addition, you will also receive the best recommendations for an authentic Cretan lunch!

Set your taste buds tingling during this private, 5-hour cooking class and wine tasting tour in Heraklion. Visit a prestigious winery and learn about winemaking methods during a tour of the cellar, vineyards and production area. Then, sip on three different varietals of wine during a guided tasting. After, head to Arolithos village, where you’ll visit a folklore museum and see traditional architecture before taking part in a cooking class, with hands-on instruction from a local in the art of Cretan cuisine.

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.

Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Heraklion you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains, to thousand-year-old forests, and much more.

Crete is an island destination that never fails to remind us of what we love about the Greek island culture. It’s an irresistible combination of al-fresco tavernas, breathtaking archaeological sites, bright blue waters, and unspoiled authentic Cretan lifestyle. Enjoy an authentic day trip with a premium chauffeured vehicle at your full-day disposal and maximum comfort like a true VIP. Visiting Matala and its ancient Roman caves in the afternoon is the best timing to experience a memorable melting sunset scenery and a relaxed guided walk in the authentic village of Matala, which is known for its unique style and freshly-caught delicious seafood. Your private local insider guide will enrich your private tour by following South-Central Crete itineraries off-the-beaten-track. You will also explore traditional villages, the ancient Homeric town of Gortyna, Phaistos Minoan Palace, a mountainous Byzantine Monastery, and a local winery. In addition, you will enjoy an authentic Cretan lunch!

Travel back 4,000 years to the oldest civilization in Europe on this excursion through Crete. Departing from Heraklion Port, a luxury mini-bus will take you to the Minoan Palace of Knossos, then on a sightseeing tour along Heraklion’s city walls. Next, you can either take a guided tour through the extraordinary archaeological museum of Heraklion, viewing the distinctive items of Minoan culture, or enjoy free time in the city center to stroll around the shops.

Our boats depart for the island of Chrissi from the port of Ierapetra. Ierapetra is the southernmost town of Europe, one of the most popular destinations in Crete, and the fourth biggest town of the island. The island of Chrissi (or Gaidouronisi) is situated approximately 9 nautical miles south of Ierapetra and it is a Wildlife Refuge. Due to its incredible natural beauty and important ecosystem, it has been included in the European initiative NATURA 2000.

Explore Chania and tour the city's old city, harbor, and charming neighborhoods on a Segway. While riding through, listen to your guide on an audio headset as they explain Chania's interesting history.

Experience the beauty and romance of Santorini on a day trip from Crete. Set sail from the Port of Heraklion, and then take a guided tour by air-conditioned vehicle on arrival. Marvel at the blue and white buildings typical of the island.the history of one of the most romantic islands in Greece.Travel through the beautiful countryside en route to the village of Oia at the northernmost tip of the island.

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.

Explore with a guided group, the monastery of Kera Kardiotissa and the Dictaean Cave followed by a visit to Psychro village meeting with a pottery in action. Enjoy the panoramic views of Lasithi Plateau from Seli Ambelou and complete your tour to the picturesque village of Krasi, admiring the ancient plane tree.

Drive to Elounda and board the boat for the trip in the Elounda Bay with its calm, crystal clear waters. Visit the historical island of Spinalonga, the leper colony of a bygone era. The boat trip continues to a small bay for a swim. Next to Agios Nikolaos with its elegant inner harbor and bottom-less lake so called the Saint Tropez of Crete.