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Prebook admission to the Nikos Kazantzakis Museum near Heraklion, and guarantee entry on your preferred day. A visit is a great way for Crete-lovers and history and literature buffs to learn about Heraklion-born Kazantzakis, author of “Zorba the Greek” and one of Greece’s 20th-century luminaries. Once inside, you’re free to explore either self-guided—or with a rentable audio-guide—charting his life through manuscripts, photos, artifacts, multimedia displays, and more.

Join this memorable seven-day tour to see some of the most interesting landmarks and most beautiful spots of Crete, the largest and most diverse of the Greek islands. From Venetian towns to dazzling mountains, Crete’s multitude of things to do and see makes it really stand out from the crowd. Explore Rethymno, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Greece, visit Spinalonga, the intriguing island that used to be a leper colony, admire the romantic Chania, and enjoy an exciting landrover tour and catch sight of the place of birth of well-known Zeus. This fascinating tour gives you the chance to get closer to the interesting Greek culture while enjoying the beaches, inspiring views, and mouthwatering cuisine

Live music performed by our musician duo, hosted in a private Venetian villa over lunch and wine pairing! Our escape starts by visiting the pottery village of Margarites to explore the labyrinth of narrow alleyways and admire the ceramic works of the numerous shops in town. We then make our way to a ceramist to learn about the art of pottery and to make our own piece. Wine and music next with our friends and musicians Nelly and Dimitris as they open their home to us for a traditional Greek lunch paired with six Cretan wines from indigenous grapes. Our hosts will also treat us to some beautiful music. Dessert is reserved in a traditional taverna in the local village along with Cretan tsikoudia. The taverna contains the owner’s personal collection of folklore items that adorn every corner of the space.

Experience the archaeological site of Knossos from the comfort of your home with an engaging self-guided virtual tour, narrated in English, from your PC or smartphone browser. You'll receive an email with the tour link and instructions and, in a couple of minutes, you will travel back in time and enjoy a virtual journey from the comfort of your couch! Through the power of storytelling combined with street and satellite views, you will learn not only about historical facts but also discover unknown tales of ancient and modern times that will amaze your family and friends. The tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief intriguing stories that will make your virtual visit both engaging and informative. The tour is only available online and you can access it repeatedly and anytime. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the daily life and culture of the Minoan Era and immerse yourself in the surroundings in an entirely innovative way.

Did you know that Chania has been inhabited since the Neolithic Period? We’d love to share the amazing history of this little town with you on this self-guided audio tour. You’ll discover its remarkable architecture along the way, including a magnificent lighthouse, churches, mosques, shipyards and the old town’s well preserved houses. They’re a reminder of all the people and cultures that have influenced local life, from ancient times through to the Byzantine era, the Venetian occupation and Turkish rule. I’ll also point out the entertainment and cultural offerings that make the modern town so vibrant. During this tour, I’ll give you local insight, share fun facts, and introduce you to Chania's cultural identity through storytelling. We’ll explore some secret spots and find the old town’s hidden treasures too. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for this walk. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars en route for a quick (or lengthy!) stop.

Privately catered Wine, Food and Art Pairing by your very own certified sommelier in an artful setting! Led by a diploma level sommelier this epic tour combines wine, food and art in a single inspiring experience! Meet a world exhibiting local artist and ceramist in his inspiring garden, Venetian villa and atelier and admire his work, as he welcomes you for a private wine and food pairing. Indulge in a Lunch paired with curated local Cretan and Greek wines. The tour is combined with sightseeing in Chania's wine region and winery visit to explore a local winery's cellars, production units, gardens and vineyards for a complete experience.

Feel like a true Cretan, learn to entertain yourself as one of them. Come with us to the traditional village of Karouzana for a different night, under a majestic summer sky, a night full of music, dance and beautiful scents. Reaching the ancient village, we have the chance to take a walk through this magnificent place. Feel dizzy by the smell of the jasmine. Be surprised by the locals’ hospitality and treats and admire the traditional color of the area, which seems to have remained unspoiled by time.

If you want to make the most of your limited time on Crete, get a skip-the-line ticket for the Palace of Knossos.  With over 1500 rooms to explore, you’ll want to maximize your visit to the well-preserved labyrinth. Avoid the long line of tourists and exposure to the elements. Instead, collect your ticket upon arrival from a conveniently located operator.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Minoan artifacts, making it one of Europe’s greatest and a must-see for history buffs. This skip-the-line entrance ticket is worth prebooking to save you time and hassle in Crete’s capital, and enable you to avoid long ticket-purchase lines. Once inside, you’re free to view the 15,000-plus exhibits from Knossos, Neolithic, and Roman times, as you wish, at your own pace.

For for certent financial reasons(many types of discounts for EU citizens) **Our services are offered as a priority to non-European citizens,and our prices are per adult non - European citizen. There are some categories off people specially from EU that They have discounts ( childs,infants,students,old people up from 60 years old.We do not offer prices for those types of people Be aware ** you must provide passport for those discounts ****We are an Official travel agency licensed from Ministry of tourism in Greece.When you buy tickets online the e-shops will send you an e-ticket which you will eventually not be able to use directly to the entrance. That's because that type of tickets are not accepted from the monuments.So you have to wait in the line as thousands of passengers to print your genuine tickets and then you can enter.With our service you will have your genuine tickets delivered .This ticket,includes the entrance fees to Knossos Palace and Heraklion Arcaheological Museum.

This tour will give us a possibility to visit the most interesting historical monuments of Heraklion, noisy Saturday flea market with many aromatic herbs, different goods and souvenirs. We will have a lot of time for shopping there. Afterwords we are going to visit the biggest Aquarium in Greece - Cretaquarium.

Whether your visit is for relaxation or you are looking forward to exploring and discover the many well-known and countless hidden treasures of Crete, this captivating eight-day tour will satisfy all your desires. Get in touch with the rich Greek culture and impressive history while admiring the diversity of the landscape – the rugged mountains, endless beaches, turquoise seas, as well as enchanting cities, towns and villages. Join this memorable tour and explore one of the most beautiful islands in Europe.

To Greeks, Crete is the Megalonissi (Great Island), a hub of spectacular ancient art and architecture. Fabled as the land of King Minos, it is a unique world where civilization is counted by the millennium. From every point of view, travellers discover landscapes of amazing variety. Mountains split with deep gorges and honeycombed with caves rise in sheer walls from the sea. Snow-capped peaks loom behind sandy shorelines, vineyards, and olive groves. Miles of beaches, some with a wealth of amenities and others isolated and unspoiled, fringe the coast. Join us to discover the Palace of Knossos, explore Spinalonga island, admire Lassithi Plateau and much more during this memorable five-day tour of the island.

Join this memorable four-day tour that gives you the opportunity to discover fascinating Crete, learn about its history and mythology, admire its beauty, and indulge in the incredible local cuisine. Visit the Palace of Knossos and learn about the Minoan civilization, stroll the beautifully arranged streets and alleys of Crete´s capital, explore Agios Nikolaos, enjoy an unforgettable boat trip to explore the surroundings and get closer to the mesmerising countryside, while visiting Elounda, a picturesque fishing village that will conquer your heart.

We are a company with a privately-owned mini bus. We are authorized by the GREEK TOURISTIC ORGANISATION to be able to legally offer daily transfers as well as organized excursions. We love our work and this shows in the service we provide and in our fully equipped bus which has a refrigerator, TV monitor, individual lighting, air conditioning, Wi-FI internet, multimedia sound system, and Bluetooth. We love to help our visitors discover the nature, history and traditions of Crete, and will be delighted to share with you the beauties, the history, and the flavors and aromas of our land. The benefits on our bus, are for us, our philosophy of politeness and service. It would give us great joy to escort you on our excursions; we have excursions for all visitors, and accommodate wheelchair and mobility scooter users, their friends and family. We can accommodate 2 wheelchairs or 1 mobility scooter users; inform us at time of booking

Heraklion, formerly known as Candia, is a historical layer cake waiting to be uncovered. Join me on this self-guided audio tour as we wander through the ages, meeting the characters and seeing some of the best known and lesser known sites. Walk along the shore line towards the harbor fortress named Koules. Experience the lively centre of Heraklion, with all its vibrant historical aspects. See, and be able to visit, these marvelous churches and still have time to sit down for a coffee or a souvlaki, whenever you like. Wander between a Venetian fortress setting and the beautiful Agios Titus church. Stroll through the market street and learn about some local products. Explore in the vibrant centre the Lion fountain and end up at the entrance of the Archaeological museum.