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.
“The only issue with this tour was there was a lot of driving between sites and given our Mediterranean cruise ports of call, the sites were just ok. The guide was extremely nice and knowledgeable, the issue was more with the sites selected.”
Private Heraklion wine tour with lunch: Peza vineyards, Domaine Paterianakis and Lyrarakis, tasting 12 wines, plus a full pairing meal.
“Excellent experience. Make sure you go hungry! :) The wine tastings were wonderful. What a surprise to learn how many great varietals Crete has. The food pairings was excellent. Beautiful views beautiful vineyards wonderful people.”
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.
“One of our favorite experiences in Greece. Spyros was an incredible guide. We really enjoyed getting away from the touristy areas and exploring the countryside. A must-do activity for anyone who goes to Crete.”
A full-day private Crete adventure from Heraklion: Aposelemis Dam, olive oil tasting, Lasithi Plateau windmills, Vidiani Monastery, Knossos.
“Great experience for sure, Leonidas was the tour guide and everything went well from the start of the pickup point to the end. He showed us all the highlights of Crete/Heraklion (including Cave of Zeus) and ended with the Palace of Knossos which was great despite tRead more”
A private East Crete day with a VIP van, Writers’ Tree, Windmills, Zeus Cave, Agios Nikolaos, Plaka, and Spinalonga plus honey and raki.
“This experience was well beyond what we hoped for! Our day started with Kostas picking us up at our hotel in a lovely VIP minibus is pristine condition. We discussed the itinerary, told him we were completely flexible, and off we went! Our first stop was an olive oil factory where we learned about the…”
Small-group Crete terroir day from Heraklion: Peza vineyard drive, Koronekes olive oil tasting, Digenakis winery wines, and Archanes lunch pairings.
“This tour ranks at the top of our list for our two week trip to Greece and Italy! The guide is very hospitable and the stops were quaint smaller places off the beaten path. We rate this five plus stars and highly recommend. The only note is that the tour is a small group for…”
Semi-private Crete wine and olive oil tour from Heraklion with a mill, Peza winery tastings, and a four-course lunch plus pickup.
“Wonderful trip! You will get to experience a well planed day with knowledgeable people, happy energy and you will feel well treated and learn some new things for sure! The olive farm was something totally new for us and for us that was the best! The lunch was genuine and local and very pleasant. The…”
Private west Crete day trip from Heraklion: guided Chania old town, Kournas Lake swim or catamaran, and Rethymno harbor.
“Katerina was great. Super knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. She was very sweet and patient with us allowing us to shop as we wanted to. She really customized the trip to fit our needs. Highly recommend touring with her.”
A 2-hour private farm walk in Heraklion with olives, snails, and dragon fruit, finished with a shaded terrace tasting and local products.
“Alex was amazing - informative - friendly & the tour was great! I have no idea how he makes any money at that cost. It's worth three times what he's charging. The dragon fruit addition to the farm was interesting. Lots of taste testing. Buy his products!!! Support local.”
