HERAKLION
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The 10 most popular private in Heraklion. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs them, and what they cost.
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”
Private Heraklion wine tour with lunch: Peza vineyards, Domaine Paterianakis and Lyrarakis, tasting 12 wines, plus a full pairing meal.
“My husband and had a wonderful day driving the countryside to two wonderful wineries. Areti was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Having worked at a winery for 5 years, she did a great job of choosing and describing wines. The wine pairing lunch at the second winery was delicious and ample!”
Private 4x4 jeep tour from Heraklion visiting Zeus Cave area, Lasithi Plateau windmills, sunken village Aposelemis Dam, and Cretan villages.
“Our Jeep tour was such a fun adventure! We loved our private group experience. It worked great for our cruise excursion. Dimitri spoke great English and made the whole experience entertaining from start to finish. It was the perfect way to explore the area with plenty of laughs and great stories along the way. Highly…”
Small-group Crete day trip from Heraklion to Lasithi Plateau and Knossos with olive oil tasting, pottery, windmills, wine, and village stops.
“Had a fantastic time on this tour! Spyros was a wonderful tour guide, he really elevated the experience for us! It was an incredible, full day, would definitely recommend this tour.”
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.”
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…”
Semi-private Crete wine and olive oil tour from Heraklion with a mill, Peza winery tastings, and a four-course lunch plus pickup.
“Well paced. Spent time at soap making shop, olive oil factory and winery. Hosts/hostess were exceptional. The tavern experience was outstanding. We truly loved the authentic food.”
Small-group Crete terroir day from Heraklion: Peza vineyard drive, Koronekes olive oil tasting, Digenakis winery wines, and Archanes lunch pairings.
“Petras was a true gourmand and wine connoisseur who provided a running commentary on his experiences as a chef, love of all things Cretan and supplied extra details about olive oil and wine that we hadn’t learned in our other tasting experiences. We were with one otheRead more”
Private west Crete day trip from Heraklion: guided Chania old town, Kournas Lake swim or catamaran, and Rethymno harbor.
“What a great day! Victor came to our hotel to pick the four of us up and we headed out to west Crete.”
Private Heraklion tour hitting Knossos, the archaeological museum, Krasi, Lasithi windmills, and the Omalia olive press.
“Our guide, Angie, was excellent. Very knowledgeable & had great stories for all places we visited!! We would highly recommend this tour with Angie.”
