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.
“Fantastic day out. Mario took great care of us and was loads of fun”
Full-day Crete tasting tour: olive oil, wine and raki, olive mill and winery visits, lunch, and optional pottery in a small group.
Private full-day trip from Heraklion to Mochos, Krasi, Lasithi Plateau windmills, Zeus Cave and Knossos, with honey and raki tasting.
“Very knowledgeable and proud tour guide. We were able to adjust our destinations”
A full-day private Crete adventure from Heraklion: Aposelemis Dam, olive oil tasting, Lasithi Plateau windmills, Vidiani Monastery, Knossos.
“Great experience in Kotor! We really enjoyed viewing the sights on the island and checking the windmills and olive press. Lunch spot was an excellent choice! It was nice experience although I would have liked to have seen the palace.”
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.
“Nice experience. Our skipper Stephanos was very cool and spoke at least 4 languages. He and the co-skipper Mario’s, an excellent chef btw, took us to a secluded area away from the crowds and the water was absolutely amazing! Book with these guys, they know what they’re doing and they will make it fun for…”
A long but smart west-Crete day: Chania’s lighthouse and Old Town, Rethymno’s Ottoman-Venetian alleys, then a swim at Lake Kournas.
“Had a wonderful day !”
A very long, guided hike through Samaria Gorge with early hotel pickup, a boat ride back, and free time in Agia Roumeli.
“This trip will definitely leave you sore! Very very beautiful walk for people that are used to walking very larger distances. The coach picked us up from our hotel in Hersonissos at 4:50 am and we made it to the gorgeous for around 9/10 am. When we completed the gorgeous we were given some free…”
A private East Crete day with a VIP van, Writers’ Tree, Windmills, Zeus Cave, Agios Nikolaos, Plaka, and Spinalonga plus honey and raki.
“I don’t even know where to start for our driver was Kostas. He was waiting for us at the port when we got off the ship and he stayed in contact through chat before I got to the port. He was very responsive, very responsible and he picked us up in an amazing vehicle, we…”
Spend 8 hours on southern Crete: winery stop, Messara Plain views, Matala Beach and optional caves, plus BBQ lunch with wine.
“It is a very long day. It was fun though. We enjoyed many things along the way. Andre was an awesome guide!”
