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Crete Exploration: Villages, Wine, and Knossos
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46 Ratings
Iraklio
Experience the authentic beauty of Crete on a private tour that takes you to Spinalonga, Zeus Cave, traditional villages, and more. Taste olive oil, enjoy a Cretan lunch, and savor local wines while taking in breathtaking views. Customize your itinerary for a truly unique adventure.
Experience the authentic beauty of Crete on a private tour that takes you to Spinalonga, Zeus Cave, traditional villages, and more. Taste olive oil, enjoy a Cretan lunch, and savor local wines while taking in breathtaking views. Customize your itinerary for a truly unique adventure.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Omalia Olive Press - Explore an olive oil factory to sample various types of olive oil, gain insights into olive oil production, and witness the process of making olive oil.
- Platanus Tree - Discover Krasi Village, home to the oldest Plane tree in Crete.
- Mochos - Stroll through the charming narrow streets of the village to experience the…
- Omalia Olive Press - Explore an olive oil factory to sample various types of olive oil, gain insights into olive oil production, and witness the process of making olive oil.
- Platanus Tree - Discover Krasi Village, home to the oldest Plane tree in Crete.
- Mochos - Stroll through the charming narrow streets of the village to experience the local lifestyle, visit historic churches, and savor a traditional Cretan lunch at a family-owned restaurant.
- Lasithi Plateau - Visit the historic windmills that once pumped water to irrigate the fields.
- Kera Kardiotissa Monastery - Pass by this stunning Monastery en route to Lasithi Plateau; stopping for a visit is always an option.
- Aposelemis Canyon - Pause to admire the breathtaking mountain views, enjoy a drink, and capture some stunning photographs.
- Hersonissos - Drive by without stopping, though it can serve as a potential pick-up location for your group.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - Explore the ancient windmills once used for grinding, while taking in the spectacular views.
- Malia - Journey through Malia town and along Malia beach.
- Heraklion - For cruise ship passengers, pick-up and drop-off at the port is available. After the tour, explore Heraklion city, including Lion Square, the Venetian castle, and the Cathedral of Saint Titus, to experience the essence of our hometown.
- Lyrarakis Winery & Tasting Room - Visit one of Crete’s finest wineries to learn about local grape varieties and wines, with the opportunity to taste a selection of local wines.
- Knossos Archaeological Site - Conclude the tour with an optional visit to the Knossos archaeological site, where you can explore independently or arrange for a private guide (additional charge).
What's Included
- Olive oil and Honey tasting
- Private transportation
- Coffee
- Bottled water
- Liability insurance
- Informative English speaking driver guide
- Olive oil and Honey tasting
- Private transportation
- Coffee
- Bottled water
- Liability insurance
- Informative English speaking driver guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Wine tasting, 18 euros , 5 local wines ( OPTIONAL)
- Lunch
- Wine tasting, 18 euros , 5 local wines ( OPTIONAL)
Additional Information
Join this exciting journey to discover the authentic side of Crete. The tour includes visits to charming traditional villages, a winery, historic windmills, the Lasithi Plateau, and an olive oil factory where participants will learn about olive oil production using both modern and traditional methods, with the opportunity to sample various types of…
Join this exciting journey to discover the authentic side of Crete. The tour includes visits to charming traditional villages, a winery, historic windmills, the Lasithi Plateau, and an olive oil factory where participants will learn about olive oil production using both modern and traditional methods, with the opportunity to sample various types of olive oil.
On the mountain, there will be a stop at a family-run restaurant to savor a traditional Cretan lunch and possibly enjoy some local wine (optional).
The final destination will be the Knossos Archaeological site.
This tour can be tailored to meet specific preferences and needs by omitting or adding additional sites, if feasible. It is ideal for those visiting Crete for just one day on a cruise ship (please note, pick-up is not available from Chania and Ierapetra).
Location
Heraklion port
Leoforos Nearchou
We can pick you up from Heraklion cruise port or your hotel in Heraklion area , Rethimno , Agios Nikolaous or Elounda .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Adventurer317229
Oct 27, 2024
Don’t Miss This!!! - Don’t miss this!!!! After getting recommendations from our hotel we did our own research. We were fortunate to have struck gold with Stavros tour and from beginning to end he kept us entertained. He is a master storyteller and weaver of dreams from ancient times. He was kind, honest very entertaining and could not have been more accommodating. We picked fresh strawberries with wine in hand, ate walnuts straight from the tree and we got to see real Crete. Book direct with Stavros you won’t be sorry you did!!!
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Kimberlycn6187vq
Sep 4, 2024
Custom Crete Private Tour - I can't recommend this tour highly enough! Our guide, Mike, was absolutely amazing—so knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated to making our experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond, answering every question and taking the time to ensure we were all engaged and never felt rushed.
Ed, the owner of the company, was also fantastic. His responsiveness and excellent communication made us feel like family.
If you’re considering a tour in Crete, look no further. We were a lively group of 12 New Yorkers, and Mike managed us perfectly. His professionalism and warmth made our first experience in Crete truly special. We’ll definitely be booking with them again on our next visit!
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Steve
Aug 23, 2024
Wonderful tours in Crete! - ExploreRealCrete is the real deal. Ed (owner) and his group of other tour guides are fantastic. Ed was incredibly responsive and helpful arranging a private tour from our doorstep in Heraklion to Chania, Rethynmo and other sites along the way. Our guide Dimitris was wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly. Late at night after the tour, we reached out again to Ed to arrange another private tour (Zeus’ cave, an olive oil factory, and other sites) for the next day ahead of our travel back home. Ed came through and our guide, Michalis, was nothing short of amazing. Michalis kept us entertained with wonderful stories of Greek history and mythology. In short, I would not look at any other tour company when in Crete! Thank you Ed, Dimitris and Michalis!
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Annaram
Aug 19, 2024
Better than 5 Stars - My family's day with Ed, exploring real Crete, was my favorite day of an almost 3 week trip in Greece and Turkey. I absolutely loved walking through small villages, exploring the countryside, and sitting in a field eating the best yogurt I have ever had along with freshly picked strawberries and melon. But the absolute best part of the tour was spending the day with Ed. I am sure his staff is also great because I know Ed wouldn't have it otherwise. But he is so incredibly personable and very, very funny. Thank you Ed for such a wonderful experience!
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Davedq9342fb
Aug 14, 2024
Private personalized tour with Ed - Correct me if I'm wrong, and Ed enthusiastically did so on our private tour beginning in Agios Nikolaos-in a funny, incredibly enjoyable, informative and entertaining manner, but I don't know how things could be better than our group of 5 experienced touring Crete in a full day off the beaten path. By far, this was the best day of a 9 day trip through the Aegean. 'You da man Ed!'
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762cath
Aug 8, 2024
Great day out to make memories - Booked this tour before we came to crete after reading the excellent reviews it had. Great communication with Ed on what's app because we wanted to change the date. We really enjoyed this trip with Ed he took us to some Iovely little villages with great charm and character. Olive oil factory and zeues cave were fascinating You could tell he really enjoyed his job because he is very enthusiastic. Really glad we did this trip and really recommend it to people vising crete. Thanks ed
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Trudy
Aug 8, 2024
Best tour guide in all of Greece by far! - As a group of 6 friends, we booked several independent private tours in Greece. I have to say, our tour in Agios Nikolaos Crete with Explore Real Crete was the absolute best experience and tour of the whole journey. Ed our guide was the best, most knowledgeable and funniest guide we’ve ever had. His ability to make us laugh while sharing info about his home island was infectious! He walked the small little towns of Greece with us. We stopped and had cappuccino freddos . Shopping in the small towns was more authentic than the port stores. He took us to a local farm where we picked fresh strawberries to eat with the best Greek yogurt ever! It was quite an experience and we felt like a friend was showing us their home. We had fresh tomatoes from a friends farm and fresh melons while we sat and enjoyed a bottle of wine. We learned a lot about the pressing of olives at the olive factory and so much more! It was an amazing tour with a truly amazing guide! Thank you Ed! You truly are the best guide in all of Greece! You made our day!
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Venture176755
Aug 1, 2024
The best private Tour in Greece - Spyros is the best person that giving us Private Tour in Greece. Very knowledgeable, warm and care. Not just a tour but he makes us try the best cookies, coffee, yogurt, honey and fruit from crete, we feel that we found our extended family in Crete. We are on cruise with 6 stop. All my kids said this is the best Private tour we ever had in Greece. Thank you so much we have special memories.
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Stay826617
Jun 20, 2024
Great tour. Recommend for families and small groups - Flexibility in tailoring the tour to the audience. Our tour guide was able to keep our and our kids attention from the start. Extremely informative and knowledgeable, as well as humorous. Recommend for anyone in Crete.
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Mstephens8
Jun 13, 2024
The best tour and guide for experiencing Crete! - Stop looking- do this tour and use Edmond.
We spent a week in Crete and loved every minute of it. Much of that is because we didn’t just sit at the resort - we got to experience the island, people and many amazing places. This tour is a staple of staying in east or central Crete.
The most important part of a Tour is the guide and you will find none better than Edmond. He listened to what we wanted, gave feedback and customized our tour. Even picked us up and dropped us off at different locations. He is full of energy and passion and rest assured you will enjoy your time with him. He adds a special touch to every tour!
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