Traditional Villages Tours

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Best Traditional Villages Tours In Heraklion

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The 8 most popular traditional villages tours in Heraklion. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs them, and what they cost.

8 Best Traditional Villages Tours In Heraklion

Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - Mochos streets and Krasi’s platanus tree photos

1.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Most Popular★ 5.0

Heraklion to Knossos and Zeus Cave with olive oil tastings, village streets, Lasithi windmills, and Aposelemis Dam views.

“One of the best tours we have had on this trip. Stavros had an incredible knowledge of Crete and was extremely welcoming to all of us on the tour. We especially enjoyed seeing the non-touristy parts of the island, including visiting olive oil presses and local farms. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting…”

694 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $136.65by Explore Real Crete

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Private Jeep Tour – Zeus Cave – Cretan villages

Private Jeep Tour - Zeus Cave - Cretan villages - Stop 1: Potamies Mitato—Cheese, Raki, and Flour the Old Way

2.Private Jeep Tour – Zeus Cave – Cretan villages

★ 5.0

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…”

135 reviewsFrom $385.10by Safari Experts Crete

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Full-Day Private Adventure: Knossos-Zeus’ Territory-Old Villages

Full-Day Private Adventure: Knossos-Zeus’ Territory-Old Villages - Aposelemis Dam: views plus a half-submerged Sfendyli

3.Full-Day Private Adventure: Knossos-Zeus’ Territory-Old Villages

★ 5.0

A full-day private Crete adventure from Heraklion: Aposelemis Dam, olive oil tasting, Lasithi Plateau windmills, Vidiani Monastery, Knossos.

“Leonidas was so wonderful and gave us the best experience. He was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We went with small children and he was so patient and kind. He went above and beyond. He also took us to one of the most beautiful and delicious locRead more”

115 reviewsFrom $464.43by Crete Wanderer

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PRIVATE-Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Villages-Old Wind Mills

PRIVATE-Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Villages-Old Wind Mills - Price and Pickup: What You’re Paying For

4.PRIVATE-Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Villages-Old Wind Mills

★ 5.0

Small-group Crete day from Heraklion: olive oil factory tastings, village walks, mountain wine, and a winery stop. Pickup included.

“Where do i start! My husband and I came for our honeymoon and really wanted to experience the authentic Cretan culture and we got just that! Stravos was our guide and he was so welcoming and accommodating! We were taken to an olive making factory to learn about the production process of olive oil which…”

26 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $361.44by Explore Real Crete

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PRIVATE-South Crete-Matala Beach-Olive oil- Wine-Old Villages

PRIVATE-South Crete-Matala Beach-Olive oil- Wine-Old Villages - Fodele Village: One Hour, Optional Lunch, and Real Streets

5.PRIVATE-South Crete-Matala Beach-Olive oil- Wine-Old Villages

★ 5.0

Private South Crete tour with Preveli palm beach, Agia Pelagia coffee, Fodele village, olive oil and wine estate, beaches and ruins.

“Very personal attention the entire day! Spiros connected us to Crete in such a wonderful way. We loved having experiences like locals. The lunch was incredible and in a beautiful location! We thoroughly enjoyed the olive oil factory, and learning about the old and new ways of making it. We loved the stop for local…”

19 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $360.07by Explore Real Crete

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Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village

Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village - Private hands-on teaching with Chef Vicki or Evie

6.Heraklion Private Cretan Cooking Class at a Traditional Village

★ 4.5

Private Cretan cooking class near Heraklion with a countryside pickup, hands-on recipes, and a multi-course meal with wine.

“The cooking class was educational and amazing. Loved every bit of it, especially the Chef Vicki! Great food and lots of laughs. Loved the one on one experience for my wife and I.”

11 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $313.07by Greeking.me

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Lasithi – Zeus Cave -Olive Oil Factory – Traditional Villages

Lasithi - Zeus Cave -Olive Oil Factory - Traditional Villages - Small-Group Convenience: Pickup at Your Hotel and Time to Ask Questions

7.Lasithi – Zeus Cave -Olive Oil Factory – Traditional Villages

★ 5.0

A small-group Crete day trip to Lasithi Plateau: Vassilakis olive tour, Kera monastery, Zeus Cave, windmills, Agios Georgios lunch, Krasi plane tree.

“This tour was on of the best excursions our family enjoyed while on holiday in Greece. Our tour guide, George, was extremely knowledgeable, extremely kind, a great conversationalist, and was a joy to be around. The mountainous scenery of Crete is jaw-dropping and some of the sites he took us to were unforgettable experiences! The…”

10 reviews6 to 7 hours (approx.)From $167.37by Creta Maze

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Tour at East Crete, Spinalonga, Traditional Villages, Churches

Tour at East Crete, Spinalonga, Traditional Villages, Churches - Agios Nikolaos Harbor Stop: Sweet Water Lake Views

8.Tour at East Crete, Spinalonga, Traditional Villages, Churches

★ 5.0

Private 7-hour East Crete tour with Spinalonga by boat, village stops, and transfers. Comfort, history, and included boat tickets.

“Mrs Maria was very accommodating in providing extra details on Spinalonga and its history; she knew how to get the most out of our time and was very pleasant. Very enjoyable day.”

3 reviewsFrom $401.52by Private Tours Greece

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