Discover Crete like a friend, not a tourist.
Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. Legend and reality, history and present are closely intertwined in modern Cretan life. Its central location at the crossroads of sea routes between Europe, Egypt and Asia created ideal conditions for Minoan culture to arise.
Every excursion is put together so you see more than just the postcard shots. Below you'll find a longer description of each programme - what to expect, what to bring and why it's worth going. Exact price, duration and pick-up details come after a direct enquiry.
Excursions are offered in English, Russian, German, Polish and French. On request we also arrange tours in Estonian and Finnish - let us know in advance and we'll find the right guide.
Prices vary between excursions and depend on the specific tour, programme, group size and season. For detailed information and a personal quote for any excursion, just write to me directly - I'll find the best solution for you.
Children have their own reduced prices - tell me their ages when you ask and I'll send the exact family price.
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Private tour On requestA day designed exclusively for you and your companions - route, pace and stops chosen around your interests. Ideal for families, small groups and anyone who wants to discover Crete at their own pace, without a busload of strangers.
Your group only · Flexible route and schedule · Local guide and recommendations
Full dayDiscover the breathtaking nature of Europe's longest gorge. A 16 km trail leads through dramatic cliffs, ancient cypresses and rivers all the way to the Libyan Sea.
16 km trail · Dramatic cliffs · Endemic wildlife
Full dayVisit one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful beaches. Elafonissi is famous for its pink sand and crystal-clear turquoise water.
Pink sand · Turquoise lagoon · Nature reserve
Full day Lunch includedOne of Greece's most beautiful beaches. Balos lagoon stuns with turquoise water and white sand, a tropical paradise.
Turquoise lagoon · White sand · Boat trip
Full dayA full-day trip from Crete to Santorini across the Aegean. Explore the white villages of Oia and Fira, admire the caldera views, swim at the hot springs and enjoy one of the most famous sunsets in the world.
Ferry Crete ↔ Santorini · Oia and Fira villages · Caldera panorama
Half dayDiscover Minoan civilisation at the Palace of Knossos and explore Heraklion's historic sights and museums.
Palace ruins · Minoan civilisation · Heraklion old town
Half dayDiscover the secrets of the historic Venetian fortress and former leper colony. The boat trip from Plaka is an experience in itself.
Venetian fortress · Historic leper colony · Boat trip
Half day Lunch includedWander through the charming narrow streets of Rethymno's old town, visit the Venetian harbour and the ancient Fortezza.
Venetian harbour · Fortezza fortress · Old town streets
Full day Lunch includedExplore mountain villages, hidden valleys and breathtaking views by jeep. An experienced guide takes you where ordinary tourists don't reach.
Mountain village visits · Panoramic views · Local tavernas
Half dayA five-hour quad adventure on mountain tracks, through olive groves and tiny villages. Beginners welcome - you get a short lesson before we set off.
5 hours off-road · Short lesson for beginners · Mountain villages
Full day Lunch includedChoose your sea experience: a 3-hour relaxing catamaran cruise in the Aegean, or a full day sailing to Dia island - an uninhabited natural paradise.
3-hour catamaran · Full-day sail to Dia · Snorkelling
Half day Lunch includedExperience an authentic Cretan dinner - traditional food, local wine, folk music and dance. An unforgettable cultural experience.
Traditional Cretan food · Local wine and raki · Folk music and dance
Full day Lunch includedA fun day at the waterpark with slides, pools and a kids' area. Meals and drinks included throughout the day.
Slides · Pools · Kids' area
Half daySail out on a real pirate ship! A family-friendly adventure with entertainment, swim breaks and beautiful Mediterranean coast views.
Pirate ship cruise · Entertainment · Open-sea swim
Half day Lunch includedVisit the legendary village of Matala, where a hippie community lived in cliff-carved caves in the 1970s. Dramatic scenery, amazing sunsets and unique atmosphere.
Cliff cave visit · Beach and swim · Sunset
Full dayA day on an uninhabited sand island off Crete's south coast - golden sand, old juniper forest and water like the Caribbean.
Boat from Ierapetra · Golden Beach · Juniper forest
Full dayThe windmill plateau high in the mountains, the cave at Psychro where Zeus was born, and villages where life still moves slowly.
Zeus Cave in Psychro · Windmill plateau · Mountain villages
Full dayA palm gorge on the south coast where a freshwater river runs into the Libyan Sea - one of the most unusual beaches on Crete.
Palm river gorge · Libyan Sea swim · Preveli monastery
Full dayA water gorge between towering rock walls, then Ierapetra - the southernmost town in Europe.
Walk through the water · Tall rock walls · Ierapetra old town
Full dayA dramatic gorge with waterfalls and griffon vultures overhead, in the south of Rethymno - nature at its rawest.
Waterfall and pool · Vultures overhead · Steep gorge steps
Full dayThree rocks standing in the sea, a long sandy beach and a calm south-coast day far from the crowds.
Quiet sandy beach · Three rocks · Fresh fish taverna
Full daySpring water and a mountain lake at the foot of Mount Ida, then a quiet beach on the south coast.
Zaros mountain lake · Spring water village · Trypiti beach
Half dayOut to sea on a fishing boat with a local fisherman - fish yourself, swim and enjoy the sea in a small group.
Local fisherman · Fishing gear provided · Swim stops
Half dayGreece's largest aquarium at Gournes - Mediterranean fish, sharks and coastal life up close. A family favourite.
Largest aquarium in Greece · Sharks and rays · Great for children
Departures, snorkelling and food on board - all on one page.
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