Private East Crete Tour: Exploring Local Secrets & Unchartered Regions from Heraklion

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 - Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our custom private tours and uncover the most genuine experiences in East Crete.
  • Monastery of Kremasta - Explore the hanging Byzantine monastery of Kremasta, known for its fortified architecture and dedication to Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
  • Kritsa - Enjoy village hopping in East Crete, visiting Kritsa and Kroustas where time stands still and history remains alive.

Connect with the locals and their warm hospitality, and savor the aroma of honey and dough wafting from the local kafenion shops.

  • Kroustas Forest Historical Landscape Park - Let us lead your tour through the Minoans’ forested mountains, revealing ethereal landscapes filled with the scents of wildflowers and the gentle hum of bees.

Discover the highest seaside cliffs to capture stunning views of both the Libyan and Cretan Seas.

  • Agia Fotia - Discover a hidden gem of captivating beauty with pure water springs and delight in delicious Cretan flavors.
  • Sarakinas Gorge - Follow your expert private guide through the gentle Sarakinas canyon, embracing the vibrant natural wonders of Crete.
  • Ierapetra - Conclude your day tour by enjoying the warm turquoise waters of the Libyan Sea on the southeastern shores of Ierapetra.
  • Hersonissos - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Anissaras - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Analipsi Beach - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Gouves - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Kokkini Hani - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Heraklion - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Agia Pelagia Beach - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Fodele Beach - A potential region for your personal pick up and drop off.
  • Bali - A potential region 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 still exists a purity of experiences in this world, and you can find it here in East Crete.

Have the inside track from our top local insider unearthing gateways to an unseen world by the comfort of luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal. Venture from village to village to see the island through the eyes of a local.

Get off the beaten track & follow archaic trails across the Minoan mountains embraced by ancient forests. From a perfect mountainside peak take in the bird’s eye panoramas of the Libyan & Aegean Seas. Then lose yourself in the deep veins of magnificent gorges that host wild beauty with a soft heart.

Somewhere between heaven & earth, discover a secret paradise of our forefathers nestled within an oasis of towering aged trees & perennially flowing waters. Revel in genuine tastes of Cretan cuisine with local cooking techniques on a wood oven or open fire.

Looking for stories that define people & culture, we want to give you access to Crete’s best-kept secrets.

Location
Hersonissos
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ltw6390
Jun 13, 2024
Our special day in Eastern Crete - Our tour guide Klinis Nikos was outstanding! The places he took us were lovely. His knowledge of the history of Crete and his personality made our day most memorable. We met warm hearted tavern owners who’s hospitality added such a lovely and unanticipated hour to our day.
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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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