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Crete Tour: Discover Authentic Villages
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Discover Crete’s hidden gems: Zeus Cave, traditional villages, olive oil factory, and authentic Cretan cuisine. Book now for an unforgettable small-group adventure.
Discover Crete’s hidden gems: Zeus Cave, traditional villages, olive oil factory, and authentic Cretan cuisine. Book now for an unforgettable small-group adventure.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Heraklion - The tour begins in Heraklion.
- Gouves - Drive through without stopping, or it may serve as a pick-up point.
- Hersonissos - Drive through without stopping, or it can be a pick-up location.
- Malia - Drive through without stopping, or it can be a potential pick-up spot.
- Omalia Olive Press - Visit the olive oil factory…
- Heraklion - The tour begins in Heraklion.
- Gouves - Drive through without stopping, or it may serve as a pick-up point.
- Hersonissos - Drive through without stopping, or it can be a pick-up location.
- Malia - Drive through without stopping, or it can be a potential pick-up spot.
- Omalia Olive Press - Visit the olive oil factory to discover how olive oil is produced using both modern and traditional machinery.
- Mochos - Stroll through the village’s charming narrow streets and enjoy a coffee or fresh juice at the main square.
- Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau - View the historic windmills that once pumped water from underground to irrigate crops and those that ground wheat and corn into flour.
- Kera Kardiotissa Monastery - Drive by without stopping.
- Platanus Tree - Visit the village of Krasi, explore the stone narrow streets and old houses, and take photos at the oldest and largest Platanus tree in Crete.
- Stalis - Drive through without stopping, or it may serve as a pick-up location.
- Lasithi Mesa - Stop at a family restaurant on the mountain for an optional lunch.
- Aposelemis Canyon - Pause to admire the stunning views from above the Aposelemi Dam, a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts.
What's Included
- Private knowledgeable local guide
- Bottled water, coffees, teas
- Liability insurance
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel, port or meeting points
- Olive oil, honey and Raki tasting
- Transport by comfortable air-conditioned vehicles and free WiFi on board
- Private knowledgeable local guide
- Bottled water, coffees, teas
- Liability insurance
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel, port or meeting points
- Olive oil, honey and Raki tasting
- Transport by comfortable air-conditioned vehicles and free WiFi on board
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Join this full-day small group tour or opt for a Private tour to discover the authentic side of Crete, away from the crowds.
- Stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Traditional Villages and relax with an iced coffee in the village’s main square.
- Tour an olive oil factory, learn about olive oil production, and sample a variety of oils.
- Travel…
- Join this full-day small group tour or opt for a Private tour to discover the authentic side of Crete, away from the crowds.
- Stroll through the narrow streets of the Old Traditional Villages and relax with an iced coffee in the village’s main square.
- Tour an olive oil factory, learn about olive oil production, and sample a variety of oils.
- Travel in comfort with our air-conditioned vehicles.
- Savor some local honey and a glass of Raki while learning about local traditions, history, mythology, and culture.
- Visit the charming village of Krasi and see the monumental Platanus tree.
- Explore the Lasithi Plateau, the Old Wind Mills, and enjoy breathtaking views from the mountains.
- Sampling a few local dishes is a must while in Crete. (OPTIONAL)
- Experience Greek hospitality and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Heraklion cruise port.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
Location
Heraklion Port Passenger Station
Leoforos Nearchou
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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Elizabeth_b
Oct 26, 2024
See the real Crete - Ed was a wealth of knowledge and humor with a playful sense of adventure. A great tour guide to spend your day with!
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Kara_a
Oct 19, 2024
Amazing experience!! - Stavros was AMAZING!!!! We spent the whole day exploring the REAL Crete…what a fantastic time we had picking strawberries, visiting the windmills, seeing the largest tree on Crete, and having a simply delicious authentic Cretan meal. All capped off with a tour of Knossos.
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Anneh4750
Oct 19, 2024
Fascinating tour! - We loved everything about this tour led by our extraordinary guide Mike (Michail) with his vast historical & botanical knowledge of the island, fun visits to small towns, an olive oil factory & a delicious lunch. We never would have gleaned so much knowledge & appreciation of Cretan culture on our own.❤️
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Vona278
Oct 15, 2024
Kudos to Ed! Amazing Tour! - Best Guide Ever! Thanks Ed for the authentic greek tour! Our family enjoyed it so much! I asked my daughter how was the Ed’s tour and she said 15/10! Hope we get to see you again someday! It was really a pleasure meeting you and thanks for letting us see the wonderful island of Crete! All the best, Ed! Keep up the good work :)
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Bjulia47
Oct 15, 2024
The best tour - What an amazing experience.
We loved every minute with Ed.
We laughed, learnt and soaked up the 'real' Crete on this trip.
Whilst we wanted to see Knossos Palace, we soon realised there was so much more to enjoy.
We saw olive oil production, the old windmills, the villages, good 'Freddo' coffee 😋, and all of the farms and fruit on the plateau.
The food, wine, and raki we're all amazing.
If you can only do one tour go with Explore Rwal Crete, as the name implies you'll come away enriched with a new appreciation for this lovely island and its people.
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Sarah_k
Oct 2, 2024
Book this tour! - Really great tour to see the authentic side of Crete. We visited sites like the windmills, an olive oil factory and Knossos Palace but we also visited some small villages, two local farms and a local restaurant for delicious Cretan food.
Stavros (Ed) was a great guide. He is full of energy and information to keep the tour going for the full day. He is really passoniate about showing off his home island and really gives a personal tour.
Would definitely recommend this tour if you want to see more than the normal tourist sites.
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Traveler634815
Sep 29, 2024
Zeus cave Day - Fabulous day Nikolas was above and beyond ! Lots to do and see ! Experience olive oil and villages as well as the cave! Lunch was perfect!
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Jacqueline_r
Sep 29, 2024
Beautiful scenic tour - worth it! - Our driver and guide were excellent. Very informative and personable. Highly recommended.
The views were beautiful and we had plenty of time for pictures, bathroom breaks and coffee.
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Harjitg
Sep 28, 2024
Zeus cave an absolute MUST!! - What a fantastic day out to see some historical aspects of the lovely island of Crete.
Without a doubt, the highlight was the trek (a little steep for the untrained so please do wear trainers and not flip-flops or sandals) to the cave and absolutely amazing. See the pictures attached.
The visit to see the world’s largest tree trunk in the traditional village was nice but the visit to the olive mill was lovely. So nice to see how everything is done environmentally friendly and sustainable with the process of making the oil from local farmers.
The lunch there was fabulous and credit to our lovely guide who was very informative and friendly. Highly recommend this tour.
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Mark_k
Sep 28, 2024
Bountiful Crete - We had an engaging small group tour with Stavros (Ed) through more out of the way areas in Crete culminating in a visit to Zeus ‘s Cave. We particularly enjoyed picking and eating fresh fruit while drinking Cretan wine on the Lassithi Plateau. A very well balanced and enjoyable adventure.
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