Tours & activities in Crete

STRONG POINTSA confidential itinerary to discover wild Crete (70% on the piste).Exceptional landscapes.Unmissable archaeological sites!Villages and beaches where it is good to relax!You ride free and light, we take care of everything!

Day 1Experience all “must-see” Cretan landmarks - Knossos Palace, Cave of Zeus and a journey to the mountainous East Crete. Enjoy a persona pick up and drop off with a premium vehicle at full-day disposal and privacy like a true VIP. You will be provided with skip-the-line accesses in archaeological areas, key pieces of information, extra-personalized attention and engagement with the Cretan local lifestyle. You will also visit local eateries to try authentic delicacies and get the best recommendations for a traditional Cretan lunch!Day 2Go beyond the usual and you will be left amazed by the idyllic ambiances at gorgeous East Crete off-the-beaten-track. Soak up the beauty and the local lifestyle which is basked in chic luxury amid beautiful nature sights without the hype and mass of tourists. You will be engaged with traditional villages, exquisite archaeological spots, easily accessible wild gorges with unspoiled natural beauty, breezy waterfalls, and ancient monasteries.

This 5-day island-traversing tour takes away the stress of booking high speed catamaran tickets and hotels and figuring out how to get to the ferry docks from your hotel. Your only decisions will be the good ones: where to eat, which amazing beach to watch the sunset on. Over 5 days, visit Santorini and Mykonos from Crete, staying in 3- or 4-star hotels (depending on option selected). There’s ample time on each island to explore, and to tailor your experience as you like.

Best of Crete (3-Days Tour package). The tour is executed ONLY from Heraklion district, with the assistance of your private professional tourist guide. • Day 1:The Minoans - We visit Knossos palace, the Archaeological Museum and walking the historical city of Heraklion. • Day 2:Wild Crete - City of Rethymno, its landmarks, culture and character. You will continue the tour of the city of Rethymno through the narrow Venetian streets you also have the opportunity to taste smell virgin olive oil, spices and herbs…Cretan old-style wine is a thing unto itself. We continue to visit the beautiful traditional village of Margarites one of the ancient pottery centers of Crete! • Day 3:Coastal Crete - The Eastern side of Crete, enjoy the mountain ridges, beautiful countryside and sea on route. Seeing Elounda, Spinalonga island and Ag.Nikolaos. Explore Crete, with all your senses!

The ideal Tour for a history lover combining the major Minoan palatial centers in the region of Heraklion combined with a most promising drive through wonderful natural landscapes of unparallel beauty.

Enjoy a private 8-hour cruise around Crete on a 40-foot boat, stopping at Chania for lunch. Explore stunning gulfs and secluded small islands.

An idyllic escape to the mountainous East Crete by exploring the hidden gems of this authentic region. Enjoy a personal hotel, villa or cruise pick up and drop off by your private local insider guide, with a premium vehicle at full-day disposal. Soak up the natural beauty of the Eastern Crete by collecting Cretan truffles with the assistance of a professional truffle hunter and his dogs in the heart of fertile Lassithi Plateau. Then have a delicious Cretan lunch and wine tasting in a traditional mountainous tavern. Last but not least, you will visit the mythical Cave of Zeus and a local ceramic workshop.

• Visit 2 Estate family wineries and taste their awarded wines. • Stop at selected vineyards located on Archanes or Peza or Dafnes.• Learn about the unique viticulture & the indigenous grape varietals. • Wine tasting in the wineries of 12  different type & style of wines. • ‘Meze’ style meal at a tavern located in a beautiful traditional settlement.Exact wineries to be confirmed closer to the date as per availability.

Island hopping is practically a national pastime for Greeks and the people who love their land and culture. And with this 3-day trip, you too can fashionably hop from island to island – from Crete to Santorini to Mykonos – getting the best of the best at each spot. The stress of buying high speed catamaran tickets and booking taxis from hotel to ferry is taken care of. You only need to think about the good time you're going to have. During the ample amounts of free time, explore each island, eat at local tavernas and sleep in comfortable three- or four-star hotels on each island, depending on option selected.

Take the opportunity and explore one of the best-known features on Crete. Enjoy a day filled with scenery of unparallel beauty and swim in turquoise waters. Discover the place where time has stopped.

Explore the oldest and most intriguing civilization in Europe at Knossos Palace in this Tour to remember. Trace the footsteps of this trailblazing culture and glimpse into their daily lives with one of our knowledgeable professional guides. Venture in premises with conveniences like central ventilation, toilets, bathtubs, and even a highly sophisticated sewer system!Be captivated by the artistic talent and sheer beauty that still shines from the intricate murals scattered around the palace grounds. Listen to the captivating stories and inspiring legends of myths including the well-known Minotaur and connect deeper into this once flourishing society.Next visit the archaeological museum of Heraklion and browse through its impressive collection of Minoan artifacts, which is noted to be the most distinguished and complete collection in the world! Once here, you will feel transplanted to another time while viewing their pottery, sculptures, wall paintings and impressive masterpieces.

An unmissable Day Trip full of sea, pretty scenery, and snorkeling. If you close your eyes, you'll forget that you are not in the tropics. The ideal choice for a leisure unforgettable summer well-deserved break.

Sample itinerary : This tour will take you from the heights of the rocky Lassithi plateau to the traditional villages tucked away off the beaten path. We start at the village of Krasi where we will visit the huge 2,400-years-old Writer’s Plane Tree, named so because it was beloved by Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the most famous Greek writers of the 20th century. In the same village we’ll get to see how the Cretans used to wash their clothes in the traditional manner. Next up is Panagia Kera, a 13th century Byzantine monastery where you can find among the gorgeous iconography a depiction of the Catholic St. Francis, who is famous in Crete. Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the unique Lassithi Plateau, a rocky and austere long treasured for the beauty of its scenery. There you can visit the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the mythological birthplace of Zeus. You can have lunch a traditional taverna outside Krasi, at your own expense.

• Visit to a traditional winery and its vineyards • Tour around the scenic area of Peza • Discover the 2500 BC minoan wine press • Learn about the unique viticulture and the indigenous grape varietals • A wine-tasting session with 5 different types and styles of wines • Introduction to the Mediterranean and Cretan diet • Outdoor picnic paired with wine and raki

The experience starts from Heraklion heading south to Matala. In the 1960's, hippies from all over the world flocked to the area and lived in the caves as part of their beliefs and way of life. Along the road, we come across many vineyards and olive groves of the fertile plain of Messara.We stop at the Monastery of Panagia Kalyviani, a monastery that is famous for its charitable work. The compound of the monastery that was gradually formed around the 14th-century single-nave church became very famous in the 19th century because of the presence of a miraculous icon.We then visit the Palace of Phaistos, where the famous Phaistos Disc was unearthed and whose script was only recently deciphered.Our next stop is the famous Matala beach where you will visit the caves where the hippies used to live (Roman tombs) and cool off with a swim in the crystal waters of the Libyan Sea.

An exclusive chauffeur-driven private tour that combines all “must-see” landmarks in Crete Island - the worldwide famous Knossos Palace, the mysterious Cave of Zeus and an authentic journey to the mountainous East Crete (Lassithi Plateau). Enjoy a personal hotel, villa or cruise pick up and drop off by your private local insider guide, with a premium vehicle at full-day disposal, ultimate comfort, and maximum privacy like a true VIP. You will be provided with skip-the-line accesses in archaeological areas, key pieces of information, extra-personalized attention and engagement with the Cretan local lifestyle. Last but not least, you will visit off-the-beaten-path eateries to try traditional local delicacies and get the best recommendations for an authentic Cretan lunch!

Crete private chauffeur is a customizable service, which includes a professional local insider driver with a premium private vehicle - business, limo, minivan or VIP minibus 9-seats - at half-day or full-day disposal.

Experience the world-famous archaeological site of Knossos Palace and Heraklion Museum like a true VIP. Enjoy a personal hotel, villa or cruise pick up and drop off by your private local professional guide, with a premium vehicle at full-day disposal. You will receive skip-the-line accesses in all archaeological areas, key pieces of information and extra-personalized attention with ultimate comfort and style. Also, you will unwind with a winetasting in an award-winning Cretan winery. At the end of the day, you will follow the scenic city trail through Heraklion's streets by visiting off-the-beaten-path eateries and tasting traditional local delicacies.

Enjoy a day that combines nature with beautiful lush landscapes along with history and time to relax. An excellent opportunity to discover the real character or Crete. The excitement to discover is second to none, Try it!

A unique day tour includes a visit to a traditional mountain village in mainland Crete (or visit to the beautiful fisherman’s town alternatively).

We start off with a scenic drive through the mountains landing into East Crete described also as a 'desert' of the island and arrive in Sitia.

Visit the Palace of Knossos and explore the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion on a private tour. Learn about Europe's oldest city civilization with a licensed, Spanish-speaking guide. Get transferred either from Chania or Heraklion or their cruise ports.

Enjoy a day filled with pretty scenery, history and time to relax. Feel the essence of Crete in the ideal combination of culture and tradition with a well-deserved break at one of the most beautiful beaches, swimming, sunbathing or experiencing the local gastronomy.

Have a great taste of real mainland Crete, its traditions, culture, tastes, and scenery. Enjoy a stunning drive and meet original people working and producing as their grandfathers. Let us introduce you to an authentic lifestyle, taste the pure products of Crete. Discover how beneficial the unspoiled nature is. Just a small hop away from, but a visit like stepping back in time.

You do not feel like large groups or do not always want to stand in line? Then this Crete tour is exactly the right thing for you.