HERAKLION · DESTINATION
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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.
Heraklion to Knossos and Zeus Cave with olive oil tastings, village streets, Lasithi windmills, and Aposelemis Dam views.
“This was a fantastic experience. Stavros was great fun, and overflowing with stories and facts. He is especially good with kids. Really, he should lead school trips. Definitely worth the experience.”
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…”
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.”
Small-group Crete day from Heraklion: olive oil factory tastings, village walks, mountain wine, and a winery stop. Pickup included.
“We had a great day learning about wine, olives and olive trees, and mythology from Nikos!!!”
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.”
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.”
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…”
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.”
