Travel Crete (Full day Private tours)
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Overview

Discover Cretan cuisine on a private food tour of Heraklion, the capital city of Crete. Your local guide introduces you to delicacies such as dakos, honey, olives, yogurt, a variety of cheeses, and souvlaki. You’ll also taste alcoholic beverages such as raki, a grape-based pomace brandy, and red and white wines.

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FONIADAKIS TRAVEL CENTER P.C.

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Michael_A, Oct 2023

Excellent guide and interesting content but extremely expensive Tour started around 930 and was finished by 2 pm covered the Knossos palace site and the museum only

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for taking time to review us! Just for the history, you forgot to mention, tour had city walking tour of Heraklion and 2 ways transfer (Elounda-Heraklion-Elounda total 150 km)

Fantastic food tour

xavierhs, Oct 2019

Mirjam was teriffic. The food sampled, the locations selected, and the local personalities we met and shared time with all made this a trip to be remembered. Mirjam was very personable, always had a smile and made us feel very welcome

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Thank you

Itinerary

  • Chania Town

    Book your private tour and explore Crete. Choose from our list of tours, one full day excursion (Chauffeur and vehicle with a Tour Guide) . Peek only one, of our listed below full day tours :

    Tour Nr 1 - Chania old Town walking tour, Its History and Culture

    Chania old town , an opportunity to explore the Western Capital of Crete and Venetian Pearl of Crete the city of Chania on foot. The city is set around a beautiful Port and has given us evidence of human residency as far back as 5.000BC! Here from Neolithic, to Minoan times, to traces of Alexander the Great, to Roman Era, Byzantine and Crusaders to Ottoman are visited.

    Here one realizes what might have been just a hint earlier that Crete was the Crossroad of people and Civilizations. The Venetian Bastions, Covered Market, old Venetian Port, Ship Yards, Cathedrals, Churches, synagogue and Old Mosque, lovely shops and local tavernas!

    A touch of Venice kissed by the Levantine.

    3 hours
  • Heraklion

    Book your private tour and explore Crete. Choose from our list of tours, one full day excursion (Chauffeur and vehicle with a Tour Guide) . Peek only one, of our listed below full day tours :

    Tour Nr 2 - Heraklion city walking tour, Knossos palace and the Archaeological museum of Heraklion.

    Discover with us the Labyrinth and Palace of Knossos! Skip the long ticket line and with our expert Guides unraveling the Myths and Legends surrounding the site. Next, visit the Archeological Museum of Heraklion which hosts a collection that makes it one of the most important Museums in Europe in its field. Explore the Historical city center of Heraklion and Capital of Crete! The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of El Greco and Kazantzakis.

    3 hours
  • Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau

    Book your private tour and explore Crete. Choose from our list of tours, one full day excursion (Chauffeur and vehicle with a Tour Guide). Peek only one, of our listed below full day tours :

    Tour Nr 3 - Lasithi Plateau and the cave of Zeus

    Explore Lasithi plain and cave of birthplace of Zeus, a day with the Gods! Ascend to Lasithi with its stunning views and country side, home for the wind mills of the 14 century Venetian Era of Crete. The place where one of the biggest windmill farms existed, as more of 10,000 white-sailed windmills were constructed in the early 20th century to irrigate the land.

    Walk up to the cave of Zeus (Psychro Cave) reaching 980 meters above sea level , just like the ancient pilgrims from all over Greece did to worship the birthplace of their God Zeus. Psychro Cave, is the place where Amalthea, nurtured the infant Zeus with her milk. There, your tour Guide will excellently portray the drama of the Greek Mythology!

    3 hours
    Admission Included
  • Elounda

    Book your private tour and explore Crete. Choose from our list of tours, one full day excursion (Chauffeur and vehicle with a Tour Guide). Peek only one, of our listed below full day tours :

    Tour Nr 4 - Elounda – Spinalonga island - Agios Nikolaos

    The Eastern side of Crete, enjoy the mountain ridges, beautiful countryside and sea on route. Seeing Elounda, Spinalonga island and Ag.Nikolaos.On this tour with your private guide and vehicle you have the opportunity to see the Eastern side of Crete, enjoy the mountain ridges, beautiful country side and sea on route.

    Our boat takes us across to The Island of Spinalonga. The view is breathtaking, the atmosphere almost unchanged even today. Your private guided tour begins of Spinalonga or else known the island of tears, after exploring the Island. (During winter season we can’t visit the island of Spinalonga. We spend more time at Mirabello gulf and the capital city of Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos).

    3 hours
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Location

Address

Chania, Greece

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Experience

Highlights

  • Culinary tour of Heraklion with local guide
  • Private tour—only your group participates
  • Food and wine tastings included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Inclusions

    • Bottled water
    • Snacks
    • Knossos palace and Archeological Museum entry ticket (If tour option selected)
    • Spinalonga island entry ticket and boat ticket (If tour option selected)

    Exclusions

    • Gratuities
    • Lunch/Dinner

    Additional Information

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Dress code is formal

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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