HERAKLION
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The 10 most popular full-day in Heraklion. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs them, and what they cost.
Jeep safari from Heraklion through rural villages, with cooking and pottery lessons, wood-oven lunch, and Lasithi Plateau windmills.
“An absolute must do!! I took this tour with 2 of my friends (and our group was 8 people total) and it was a perfect way to experience the Cretean community in an authentic way. Our guide Nikos was the life of the party!! We spent a lot of time in the car traveling to…”
Full-day Crete tasting tour: olive oil, wine and raki, olive mill and winery visits, lunch, and optional pottery in a small group.
“George was wonderful, very friendly and offered insightful information throughout each stage of our trip. His expert driving made for a very comfortable journey to all the beautiful locations where we were treated to a lovely selection of wine, Raki and food. A warm reception from everyone in the different locations and extremely generous portions…”
Private full-day trip from Heraklion to Mochos, Krasi, Lasithi Plateau windmills, Zeus Cave and Knossos, with honey and raki tasting.
“It was a very special tour, our guide Lefteris was very friendly, he gave us a lesson about the tourist attractions. It was very affectionate, we received several little gifts along the way. An incredible day!”
A full-day private Crete adventure from Heraklion: Aposelemis Dam, olive oil tasting, Lasithi Plateau windmills, Vidiani Monastery, Knossos.
“Excellent tour. Leonidas and his Valium are awesome people. Genuine hard working. Understand the Greek policies on tours before writing something negative about these hard working people. They are not certified tour guides which is required by the government. ThRead more”
Off-road Crete sunset tour from Heraklion: village stops, sparkling wine, raki/olive oil tasting, and a 3-course taverna dinner.
“Fabulous trip up into the mountains with Costas. Tasting at a small village store and then a visit to the goats was entertaining but the highlight was the sunset! Followed by a great feast and dancing. Our guide Costas was driver, guide, photographer and comedian! A great experience in Crete.”
Small-group sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, and remote coves plus a fresh onboard lunch.
“The captain and Aphrodite were warm and welcoming, and the slouvaki lunch was delicious! Overall, a fun trip!”
A long but smart west-Crete day: Chania’s lighthouse and Old Town, Rethymno’s Ottoman-Venetian alleys, then a swim at Lake Kournas.
“It was a long but great day- travel agent was super explained so many facts and places- Chania was crowed because 3 cruise ships were in Souda Port.- The lake was relaxing and quiet and last but not least Rethymno was our favourite place.”
A very long, guided hike through Samaria Gorge with early hotel pickup, a boat ride back, and free time in Agia Roumeli.
“The tour description reads like a great hike through a gorge. We have already hiked some gorges and are also otherwise experienced runners. However, this tour is like a gym class at school. Due to the limited time you have to rush through the gorge, has hardly any possibility to take photos or enjoy the…”
A private East Crete day with a VIP van, Writers’ Tree, Windmills, Zeus Cave, Agios Nikolaos, Plaka, and Spinalonga plus honey and raki.
“Kostas provided our group of 13 an incredible guest experience from start to end! We were coming off the cruise ship spending the day in Crete. Kostas’ passion for Crete, its history, food, culture, and people was evident in how he orchestrated the tour! He was attentive to our needs & even accommodated our request…”
Spend 8 hours on southern Crete: winery stop, Messara Plain views, Matala Beach and optional caves, plus BBQ lunch with wine.
“Great way to see the lesser known parts of the island. Mario was our driver and he was EXCELLENT! Very informative and had a great sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour.”
