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Day Cruise to Gramvousa & Balos
Find yourself on a bus tour towards the west edge of Crete, where your sailing trip begins to the “Pirates Island”, Gramvousa. Swim in the lagoon of Balos and enjoy a relaxing nevertheless unique experience of a natural beauty point of interest.
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$71.59
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$71.59
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

WEST CRETE TOUR up to 4 to 15 customers
Enjoy this 6-hour West Crete Tour at village Fodele, Rethimnon and Arkadi. Discover and learn the ancient history and medieval places.
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$370.29
per group
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$370.29
per group

Traveling by electric bike - LA CRETE
STRONG POINTS
A confidential itinerary to discover wild Crete (70% on the piste).
Exceptional landscapes.
Unmissable archaeological sites!
Villages and beaches where it is good to relax!
You ride free and light, we take care of everything!
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$1,854.60
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$1,854.60

Knossos Palace and Plateau of Lassithi from Heraklion Region
Great chance to visit the highlights of the Minoan civilisation in this full day tour and learn more about Cretan traditions, enjoy panoramic views of the scenic route in the mountains and visit a fantastic natural sight in the end.
• See the main attractions of the island and learn a lot of interesting information about the customs of the local population.
• Find out how mysterious myths about the Minotaur and the real story are intricately intertwined while visiting famous KNOSSOS PALACE.
• Get the experience of traveling on the beautiful mountain routes to the delightful LASSITHI PLATEAU and marvel at the miraculous icon in one of the most revered monasteries from the locals “KERA CARDIOTISA - Our Lady of Heart”.
• Descend to the bottom of the ritual DIKTAION CAVE where according to the legend the Zeus was born and enjoy the beauty of the underground lake.
At the end of the tour, you will have time to dine in the traditional Cretan tavern or visit a pottery workshop.
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$74.06
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$74.06

Private Tour West Crete: Rethymno Region from North to South
In one day you have a chance to explore Rethymno region highlights from North to South!
During this tour you will visit beautiful Cretan village Spili, then enjoy a route along Kourtalioti gorge by car, where we recommend to stop for an easy walk and visit St.Nicholas Church. Then, you will reach the South coast and admire beautiful view of Preveli beach. You can visit the Preveli monastery and go down by stairs up to the beach to swim and walk in the virgin Palm Forest. Finally, you will explore the picturesque Rethymno town and have a lunch in the old town.
Our professional guides will give you all the information about the route and advise you about the best activities, restaurants and must-see spots.
It is a private tour, so it is up to you, how much time to spend at each destination, the program is flexible. Tell us about your preferences and we will adopt the program for your needs.
We give you options, you choose!
Book now and discover Rethymno region with Status MLB!
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$555.43
per group
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$555.43
per group

Chrissi Island Tour TR
An island adventure to the hottest point of Europe
Become a Robinson for one day on the desert island of “Chrissi” or “Golden Island”
Are you ready for adventure? Do you want to feel for a while like a modern castaway, stranded on a desert island? Then come along to the island of Chrissi.
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$58.01
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$58.01

Private Tour to Imbros Gorge
The gorge of Imbros is one of the deepest and narrowest gorges of Crete and the second most popular for visitors after the gorge of Samaria. It ιs located in the South East part of the White Mountains, with 7km length, and has slopes up to 300m high. There are some spectacular sections, especially several very narrow passages.
It is famous due to the rare flora and the amazing landscape all over the area. The scenery is beautiful and the low difficulty makes the descent of Imbros ideal for families.
On the way to the gorge we will stop at a Greek bakery and offer you several traditional snacks to taste, coffee or juice.
The walk takes about 2 ½ hours, at the end of the gorge at the village Komitades you can enjoy a cold drink and relax.
You will then drive down to the seaside village of Hora Sfakion where you will have free time to relax at one of the little café/taverns on the water front overlooking the sea or enjoy a dip in the cool Libyan sea.
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$555.43
per group
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$555.43
per group

Chrissi Island from Heraklion
Enjoy a day tour to the uninhabited island of Chrissi. Admire this small island with its natural cedar forest and beautiful sandy beaches.
Drive to the south of Crete and reach the picturesque old town of Lerapetra. Climb aboard the boat at the port of Lerapetra and travel through the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea. With luck you will see dolphins, and finally reach Chrissi – also called the Golden Island.
Admire untouched nature – a paradise of unparalleled flora and fauna. Stroll through a natural cedar forest, enjoy the incredible tranquility and discover corals and shells, dunes and salt marshes.
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$51.84
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$51.84
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Royalty Elounda-Kolokytha-Spinalonga-Agios Nikolaos Tour
This excursion is a trip back in time since it carries the sensation and the feel of another era… Our excursion starts from the beautiful harbor of Elounda where we will get on board to visit the bay of and the beach of Kolokitha. Here you have time for swimming at the crystal clear waters and to relax under the scorching sun.
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$61.71
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$61.71

Agios Nikolaos-Plaka-Spinalonga-Elounda Tour TR
Agios Nikolaos, Plaka, Spinalonga, Elounda. An amazing trip with many destinations that you should not miss!
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$55.54
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$55.54

South Crete - The gorge of the Eremits, Sunset in Matala
Don't miss this highlight and capture the South of Crete. Walk in the footsteps of the hermits and find your peace of mind when an extensive bath in one of the most stunning beaches of the South coast of the Libyan Sea. A wonderful combination of history, nature, hiking, swimming and a romantic sunset on the famous beach of Matala. Once a hippie and back.
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$114.33
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$114.33

Crete Elounda and Spinalonga Island Cruise Day Trip
Visit Elounda and ride a boat to Spinalonga Island on this day trip. Travel to Elounda and cruise to Spinalonga in Mirabello Bay, where a Venetian fortress and old village once housed a leper colony. Explore the ruins where lepers were confined, and enjoy a swim and barbecue lunch. After docking back at Elounda, drive to Agios Nikolaos’ to see its harbor and reputedly bottomless lake. Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels included.
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$74.70
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$74.70
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Private Tour Crete, visit the Minoan Palace of Malia, Elounda, Spinaloga Island
Visit the Archaeological site of Malia, dating from the Middle Bronze Age which is the third-largest Minoan palace in Crete, built close to the beach. The majestic size, complex plan and multiple details of the palace make it a fascinating place to visit.
The life there was much the same as in the other palaces, rich and prosperous. We will visit Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbor where you find one of the two sweet water lakes of Crete. e will then visit the oldest and most picturesque villages in Crete, called "Kritsa" built amphitheatrically on a rock hill, named Kastellos, surrounded by olive groves, at an altitude of 375 m & "Panagia Kera" to see the most important wall painting decorations in Greeceto!! Our next visit will be at "ELOUNDA" a small fishing town on the northern coast of the island of Crete.
Last visit will be the island of "Spinaloga Island" was a Venetian fortress bulit in 1579 and was used as a Leper Colony!
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$314.74
Price varies by group size
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$314.74
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Spinalonga - Elounda - Aghios Nikolaos
Spinalonga, Elounda Excursion Overview
Spinalonga, Elounda Excursion, Agios Nikolaos is a trip not only to other places, but also a trip back in time, since it carries the sensation and the feel of another era.
The route along the northern coast of the island takes us to the small fishing village of Elounda
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$58.01
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$58.01

Royalty Agios Nikolaos-Plaka-Spinalonga-Elounda Tour
Agios Nikolaos, Plaka, Spinalonga, Elounda. An amazing trip with many destinations that you should not miss!
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$54.31
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$54.31

Percy Jackson Inspired Luxury Private Experience
This Experience is inspired by Percy Jackson’s books and is particularly designed for Youth and Family.
It approaches the Cretan Labyrinth and its mysteries from a mythological and historical point of view and focuses on making the story interesting and engaging, but also clear and easy to understand for our little friends. During the tour, you will be using 3D tablets, presenting a three dimensional recreation of the most important parts of the palace.
The second part of the tour offers an interactive Workshop on Minoan- Style Pottery, conducted by a rewarded Potter and Artist. You will find out a lot about clay in general and about the Minoan pottery techniques in particular, in a fun and interactive way. Your children will have the chance to learn, play and create their own mythological figure out of clay.
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$253.19
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$253.19
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Royalty Chrissi Island Tour
An island adventure to the hottest point of Europe
Become a Robinson for one day on the desert island of “Chrissi” or “Golden Island”
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$61.71
From
$61.71

SAMARIA from Malia-Heraklion
Explore the most majestic gorge in Europe and get ready to live a unique experience. Follow the route of the ancient river Taras and discover the longest and hottest trek on Crete the SAMARIA GORGE
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$74.06
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$74.06
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Scuba dive by NIGHT !!
Certified divers looking for a new adventure won’t want to miss the opportunity to dive by night in Crete. Alongside a maximum of seven other travelers—a group size which guarantees personalized attention—take to the waters off Agia Pelagia or Mononaftis Beach for an intimate evening observing marine life after dark and navigating by flashlight.
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$74.06
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$74.06
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Kazantzakis Literature Museum & Olive Oil Tasting (Transfer & Lunch Included)
Discover the culinary delights of Crete from Real People.
You will be a part of their Real Life and share with them their knowledge on local products and delicacies. Be part of True Crete.
Discover life and work of the Greatest witers of all times.
Enjoy Private Tasting of locally produced olive oil and learn the secrets.
Learn how to cook local delicacies from Mama.
Enjoy a homemade lunch at the most unique and beautiful environment
Small-group tour limited to eight people
Tailor made experience
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
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$116.02
Price varies by group size
From
$116.02
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Try Scuba in Crete (For beginners)
The Try Scuba program is your introduction to the underwater world. It is a brief introductory course that teaches the basic dive theory, skills, and the use of diving equipment.
You will learn about the basic of the scuba unit, how it works, how the diver uses it, physics of diving, equalization, underwater communication and describing the two skills that the diver will learn underwater( removing water from the mask and the regulator) and then we do one shore dive, maximum depth 9-10 meters for about 40-45 minutes underwater.
Our professional instructors will be all the time with you
You will have the opportunity to see a lot of micro life, sponges, corals, fishes, and a lot more.
With a maximum of 3 persons per leader, we maximize the level of safety and pleasure to each diver.
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$104.91
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$104.91
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

4x4 self drive adventure
We operate in Crete since 1991 and co operate with the biggest tour operators. Thousands of people see authentic Crete island in a cabriolet 4x4.
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$80.23
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$80.23
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Elafonissi - Paradise Beach
Elafonissi is a paradise on earth – a heaven of unparalleled beauty. It is covered with sand dunes, low trees, bushes, sand lilies and junipers. You can get there on foot from the beach, by passing through shallow aquamarine and turquoise waters. The white and pink sand made of thousands of broken seashells, the limpid, blue-green waters, the little coves and the secluded tiny beaches remind the travelers of a paradise lost. Take a swim in the warm tropical waters and relax under the hot summer sun.
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$66.65
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$66.65
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Samaria gorge hiking tour
We will pick you up early in the morning. After a small stop to Xyloskalo we start hiking. You can walk with your pace, our guide will follow the last one of the group. At the end of the gorge we will have time to swim in the Lybian sea. Later we will take a boat to Sougia, where our airconditioned bus will drive you at the pick up point.
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$76.53
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$76.53
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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