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Private Tour Knossos & Heraklion City

This tour is a unique experience, to visit the most important places in Heraklion City. The tour schedule is flexible regarding the time spent at its attraction. Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel or Port in Heraklion City. The transfer is private and our English-speaking driver will drive you around the sightseeings.

4.7(37)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 37 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £278.10 per person

PRIVATE Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos & Olive Oil Factory CRETE

With a minibus your Eye Travel guide shows you the Spinalonga island and other interesting places. Our first stop is in Agios Nikolaos where we have a fantastic view over the "Bottomless lake". You have some free time for a coffee, shopping and a stroll along the most eastern main city of Crete. After passing Elounda it is time for SPINALONGA, the last leper colony of Europe. A typical Cretan fis…

4.8(34)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 34 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £114.84 per person

Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi , Eleutherna, Margarites | Private

Private experience • Flexible itinerary • Local insight Experience Crete’s history, culture, and local craftsmanship on this carefully curated private tour, led by a local host. • Walk through the charming Old Town of Rethymno, with its Venetian harbor, colorful alleys, and hidden churches. • Visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, a powerful symbol of Cretan freedom and resilience. • Continue to Ma…

5.0(25)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £73.16 per person

Private Guided Tour to Knossos Palace, Arch. Museum & Heraklion

Crete is an island full of treasures you need a lifetime to discover. It is also one of the safest places in the world. With this tour you get in touch with the rich Cretan History, the famous Cretan Hospitality, the local Culture, the Cretan Cuisine, which is the base of the Mediterranean Diet. This tour is suitable for visitors with the cruise ships also. It is a private tour and you can decide…

5.0(24)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £476.36 per person

Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

Get to know the west side of the island in a tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by a visit to Chania, the little “Venice” of Crete. Complete your day trip to the picturesque lake of Kournas, Crete’s only freshwater lake.

3.9(58)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 58 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £36.58 per person

SAILING DAY 4.5-5h & SUNSET 3 or 4.5-5h from Hersonissos CRETE

The minibus picks you up outside your hotel and takes you to the port in Gouves, where the boat leaves. DAY & SUNSET of 4.5-5h: During the trip (aprox. 1 hour) to the Island Dia the captain will explain some of the history and secrets about the protected Island Dia. Reaching the Island Dia, it is time to walk to the little church or just enjoy the silence by snorkeling, swimming, fishing, sunbath…

4.6(31)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £76.56 per person

Knossos Palace and/or Zeus Cave + Olive Mill | Local & Private

Private tour led by a local driver-host, linking Crete’s ancient past with everyday life — from Minoan heritage and Greek mythology to mountain villages and family-run estates. Two (2) Itinerary Versions: • Knossos OR Zeus Cave (shorter version) • Knossos AND Zeus Cave (full version) What you’ll experience • Knossos Palace — Explore the Minoan archaeological site • Lassithi Plateau — Mythology an…

5.0(21)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £73.16 per person

Private Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the birthplace of Zeus. Take in the incredible view of the Lasithi Plateau. Next, visit the Knosos Palace, where Zeus’s son Minos intertwined his nam…

4.9(21)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £552.92 per person

SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

Who has never seen the world famous pictures from a turquoise sea, dazzling white houses/churches with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep cliffs? A beautiful trip to one in the top most romantic islands in the world, SANTORINI. The perfect idea when you stay on Crete. A high speed boat (700 pers) brings you in only around 1h 45min to Santorini and after the excursion back. You experience t…

3.8(45)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 45 reviews14 hFree cancellation

From £169.28 per person

Off-road Buggy Safari in Crete with a Guide

This tour is a special way to discover the countryside of Crete in a top buggy! You will experience the ultimate adventure, crossing gorges, in a breathtaking manner and being guided to places you have never been. It doesn't matter if you have never driven a buggy before as the vehicles are user-friendly, and everybody will get a detailed instruction and practice on the spot before we start our t…

4.7(21)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 21 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £106.33 per person

Heraklion: Ebike - All in one - Food tasting & Wine tasting

Why just visit Heraklion when you can live it? Imagine gliding through the city’s Venetian walls as the golden hour begins, feeling the Mediterranean breeze without even breaking a sweat. Our state-of-the-art E-bikes do the hard work for you, leaving you free to soak in the sights and sounds of this historic capital. We’ve designed this experience for those who seek the "unseen" side of Crete. We…

5.0(15)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £140.36 per person

Wine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery - Private Tour

Join us on this Wine Raki and Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour in Heraklion, Crete and allow us to introduce you to the wine culture and traditions that have shaped this stunning island for centuries. Let the magic of Crete's vineyards and winery enchant you on this unforgettable experience. We invite you to visit the region of Peza, wich is most famous region in Crete for three things, It's wineri…

5.0(15)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £552.92 per person

Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion

Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the coast for defence purposes and a fort was built there. During Venetian rule, salt was harvested from salt pans around the island.The island has also been used as a leper colony. Spinalonga has appeared in novels, television series, and a short film. This excur…

4.2(20)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 20 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £42.53 per person

Heraklion : Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos , Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ

Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga. Finishing our touring on this much afflicted place, we head for the small bay of Kolokitha. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches on Crete. It is a remote beach with white sand and deep blue serene water, side by side with old olive groves. There we can swim from the boat. Here you have plenty of time f…

3.6(33)Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 33 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £27.22 per person

Crete 5-Hour Quad Safari Experience

Discover the mountains of Crete and explore off-road trails on a quad safari with a visit to a Byzantine monastery. Head and marvel to the Minoa Palace in Maliaat and drive through olive groves. See an ancient oak tree and a 16th-century monastery. Savor a traditional Greek lunch in a cozy tavern and tour an olive mill. Bask in the sun and cool off with a swim in the sea at the end. Then, and con…

4.6(14)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £68.05 per person

Private Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal & Water Activities

Sail with us to the exotic Dia Island on our large and comfortable sailing yachts. Our journey begins at the Heraklion Old venetian port. After 1 hour of sailing, we arrive to Dia where we anchor in the bay of the island. There you can enjoy the crystal waters and water activities such as snorkeling, fishing and paddle boarding. (Please request the equipment from the Crew). The standup paddle boa…

4.7(10)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews5 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £672.01 per person

BOAT RENTAL per Hour from Hersonissos Crete

PRICE IS PER BOAT: That is why you book only as 1 adult. The minibus picks you up outside your hotel and takes you to the port in Hersonissos, where the boat leaves when your ready. Before leaving you will get a short briefing off 15 min. Then you have the rest of the day to enjoy the water and sun. There is a tent on board so there is also shade when needed. If you bring your own food en drinks…

4.8(8)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £25.52 per person

Santorini - The pearl of the Aegean

When you’re staying on Crete, don’t miss out on a chance to visit Santorini. This day trip makes it easy to check out the famously beautiful Cyclades isle, with round-trip coach and ferry transport from Crete, along with preplanned visits to Oia and Fira. Ample time for beach lazing and sightseeing is factored in. Enjoy an easy start and end to the trip with hotel transport Avoid puzzling over fe…

4.8(6)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews15 hFree cancellation

From £169.28 per person

Amazonas Park and Glass Bottom Boat Tour

It's all about Crete's wild side on this tour. You'll come face-to-face with monkeys, meerkats, lemurs, and more at Amazonas Park Nature Reserve and see a world below the waves with a glass-bottom boat trip. And in between, there's free time to chill out in Agios Nikolaos. Your destination for the morning is Amazonas Park, an animal refuge where you'll get up close to some of the world's most unu…

3.6(11)Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £59.55 per person

Small Group Tour to Zeus Cave Lasithi Plateau Pottery&Olive Mill

This tour to Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau is a small group tour and you'll have time to explore the region of Lasithi Plateau and Knossos Palace at your own pace. A tour to the Lasithi Plateau promises an unforgettable experience, blending history, nature, and culture in one of Crete's most enchanting regions. As you ascend towards the plateau, you'll pass through 16 picturesque villages ne…

5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £93.57 per person

Knossos Palace and Your Custom Adventure

We begin our journey at Knossos Palace, the ancient kingdom of the mighty King Minos, where legends of the Minotaur and the labyrinth come to life! As you walk among ruins full of stories waiting to be discovered, you'll sense the spirit of an extraordinary civilization. After Knossos, we adjust the tour based on your mood. • Hungry for more history? Let's visit the Archaeological Museum! • Want…

5.0(4)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £331.75 per person

From Heraklion & Malia: Cretan Folklore Night with Buffet

Experience a night dedicated to music, dancing, and tasty local food during this Cretan folklore night in Karouzana, a traditional village near Heraklion. Sip on wine and taste local products such as cheese, olive oil, and meat during a buffet meal. Reaching the ancient village after pickup, walk through this magnificent place and experience the locals’ hospitality. At dusk, enjoy a traditional f…

3.5(8)Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £24.67 per person

Knossos Palace guided tour - Heraklion City tour + market

The most famous landmark of Crete, Knossos, is the absolute “must” for everybody who decides to spend his or her vacation on our beautiful island. On one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece, we find the center of one of the most powerful civilizations of the ancient world and through the excavations, the legends and the history of the place we learn about its settlers: the Minoa…

3.2(6)Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £31.47 per person

East Crete -Spinalonga Elounda Plaka Olive Mill Private Tour

Scenic drive along the north coast of Crete Explore the seaside town of Elounda Boat trip to the historic island of Spinalonga Stroll through the traditional village of Plaka Private, flexible tour with personalized experiences

5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £510.39 per person