Private East Crete Tour: Exploring Local Secrets & Unchartered Regions from Heraklion
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Hersonissos
Embark on a private East Crete tour and uncover the hidden gems and unexplored regions of the island. Experience the local culture, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic Cretan cuisine.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Heraklion Prefecture - Plunge into a breathtaking adventure of our custom private tours and discover the most authentic things to do in East Crete
  • Monastery of Kremasta - Visit the hanging Byzantine monastery of Kremasta built with fortified architecture
  • Kritsa - Experience East Crete village hopping of Kritsa & Kroustas where time has slowed down and history persists

Connect with locals and their balmy warmth and soak up the scent of honey and dough that drift from the local kafenion shops

  • Kroustas Forest Historical Landscape Park - Let us guide your tour along the Minoans and Mycenaeans forested mountains to reveal otherworldly landscapes

Discover the highest spot of seaside cliffs to capture eye-catching panoramas of both the Libyan and Cretan Seas

  • Agia Fotia - Unearth a secret place of alluring beauty with pure water springs and indulge in the scrumptious flavors
  • Sarakinas Gorge - Follow your Crete private guide and traverse the gentle Sarakinas canyon by embracing the treasures of Cretan vibrant natural wonders
  • Ierapetra - End your local guide tour basking in the joyously warm turquoise Libyan waters at the South-Eastern shorelines of Ierapetra
  • Hersonissos - This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Anissaras - This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Analipsi Beach - This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Gouves - This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Kokkini Hani - One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Heraklion - One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Agia Pelagia Beach - This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Fodele Beach - This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Bali - This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
What's Included
  • VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with admission tickets
  • Expert restaurant recommendations & reservations
  • Exclusive insider-access & personal interest tailoring
  • Best local guides in Crete
  • Flexible personal pick-up & drop-off
  • Concierge support throughout your trip
  • Chauffeured premium vehicle
  • Vehicle amenities: Wi-Fi, charging ports, snacks & hygiene products
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and meals
Additional Information

There remains an untouched charm in our world, and East Crete is a fair example of it.

Experience exclusive tours led by our expert local insider, who will introduce you to hidden realms from the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle. Explore from one settlement to the other, experiencing the island as a native would.

Stray from the more commonly explored routes, journeying on forgotten paths across the Minoan peaks, surrounded by ancient woodlands. From the perfect vantage point atop a mountain, enjoy the panoramic view of the Libyan & Aegean Seas. Then, absorb the awe-inspiring beauty of impressive gorges with their wild yet tender-core scape.

Halfway between sky & earth, uncover a hidden paradise preserved by our ancestors, tucked within a refuge of giant-age-old trees & ceaselessly flowing waters. Indulge in the flavors of authentic Cretan dishes, made using local methods, either in a wood oven or open fire.

In our quest for narratives that depict people & tradition, our aim is to help you unravel Crete’s closely-guarded secrets.

Location
Hersonissos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Stephaniecf9841br
Sep 17, 2023
Private cruise from Sfakia to Chania. - There are no words to express yesterday’s day. A private boat tour arranged by Snami Travel where driver Dimitrios took care of our transport by road and captain Aggelos of Creta Luxury Cruises by sea. Diving off the yacht at sweet water beach, Domata, Agios Pablo’s, Marmara, Loutro, Balos…one even more beautiful than the other. Due to the professionalism and personality of captain Aggelos the atmosphere aboard the fast Axopar was amazing while sailing from Sfakia to Chania , even at times when the wind hit the waves.
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Wanderer07108870288
Apr 4, 2023
Amazingly beautiful tour of Crete - We visited East Crete with our amazing tour guide Alexander, who is not only engaging, knowledgeable, hilarious and kind, but also seems to know just about everybody in Crete! He brought us to visit charming villages where we got to enjoy Greek coffee and interact with the locals. He also brought us on a little walk through a forest area and showed us different herbs and plants, and how they are used in Cretan life. We stopped at beautiful sites such as the Sarakinas gorge and had photo opportunities throughout of the magnificent Crete landscape of mountains, beaches and seas. We really appreciated having Alexander with us to show us aspects of Crete we might not have discovered on our own. Highly recommended!
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Jeroent247
Jul 19, 2021
Visit the hidden gems of Crete - Ioannis recommended this trip for us. Alexander was our guide for the day. He has a passion for it. If you do no want to worry about anything and visit beautifull spots then this is the trip for you. We had lunch on a spot which we never would have found on our own. Eating truly local food with locals makes us want to return to Crete. Alexander can answer any you have about Crete. We had a great day.
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Kristiwmong
Aug 2, 2019
Road trip - Tour guide, Alexander, was full of knowledge and gave us information about the island over 9 hours. We went from our hotel to the top of Crete through villages, saw a beautiful gorge and monastery. Swam in the sea, drank coffee, and ate at a local village tavern where you watched the food being prepared. Excellent tour. Note there is no breakfast, as mentioned on Viator site, and you pay for your own coffee and meal at the tavern. Only downside is we wished we could have stayed long enough to do another day long tour with this guide. Thank you!
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