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Crete Sunset Mountain Tour: Villages, Olive Oil & Dinner
Crete Sunset Mountain Tour: Villages, Olive Oil & Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (103)6hYou’ll share raki with locals in mountain villages, toast sparkling wine as the sun sets over Crete’s hills, taste real olive oil, then linger over dinner at a family-run taverna. With pickup included and a guide who feels like an old friend, this evening tour leaves you full — in every sense.Free cancellationfrom€ 89View ›
Crete: Knossos Palace & Lasithi Plateau Private Tour with Lunch
Crete: Knossos Palace & Lasithi Plateau Private Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (174)7h–8hYou’ll sip fresh-pressed olive oil at a family mill, wander centuries-old villages on the Lasithi Plateau, relax under Krasi’s ancient tree, and share lunch at a local taverna before exploring Knossos Palace with your guide. It’s one of those days where Crete feels both legendary and real — full of laughter, flavors, and little surprises you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 105View ›
Heraklion: Private Wine Tour by SUV with Vineyard Lunch
Heraklion: Private Wine Tour by SUV with Vineyard Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (172)6hYou’ll be welcomed into Crete’s countryside by a local sommelier, tasting twelve unique wines in two family-run wineries near Heraklion. Wander ancient cellars, touch history at a medieval wine press, then settle in among the vines for a slow Cretan lunch paired with more local wines than you’ll remember. It’s not about fancy words—it’s about feeling at home.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-12%from€ 198View ›
Heraklion: E-Bike City Tour with Greek Meze & Wine
Heraklion: E-Bike City Tour with Greek Meze & Wine★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (140)3hYou’ll glide through Heraklion’s lively streets by e-bike, tasting Greek meze and sipping local wine along the way. Expect stories from your guide you won’t find in any book, quiet moments above the city walls, and laughter over strong coffee in Georgiadis Park. This isn’t just sightseeing — it’s feeling like you belong here, even if only for an afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 75View ›
Heraklion: E-Bike Food Tour with Cretan Wine & Local Tastings
Heraklion: E-Bike Food Tour with Cretan Wine & Local Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (113)3h–4hYou’ll glide through Heraklion on an e-bike with a local guide, tasting fresh bugatsa at Lions Square, sipping earthy Greek coffee in Georgiadis Park, and sharing laughter over Cretan wine and home-cooked dishes near the Historical Museum. Expect warmth from both people and food — and leave with more stories than you arrived with.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 115View ›
Crete: Olive Oil, Wine & Raki Day Tour with Family Tastings
Crete: Olive Oil, Wine & Raki Day Tour with Family Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (138)6hYou’ll taste fresh-pressed olive oil at a family mill, sample three local wines in a small village cellar, sip barrel-aged raki with its maker, and join a hands-on soap workshop before sharing lunch in Peza village. This day trip from Heraklion lets you feel Crete’s traditions through real people — not just see them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 89View ›
Rethymno: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Sushi & Open Bar
Rethymno: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Sushi & Open Bar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (116)3h 30mYou’ll float through Rethymno Bay on a luxury catamaran as warm breezes carry laughter and sea salt. Taste sushi rolls and Cretan snacks with an open bar nearby, then dive into clear water or lounge on deck as sunset colors spill across the sky. Paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and even a pink flamingo float are all included—just bring your curiosity for slow evenings at sea.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 77View ›

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Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day Trip
Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (98)4h–6hYou’ll taste fresh-pressed olive oil at a family mill, wander ancient stones at Knossos Palace or sip wine under Cretan sun—all with a local driver-host who shares personal stories along the way. Pickup is easy from Heraklion port or hotel, and you set your own pace. Expect laughter, real flavors, and glimpses of everyday Crete you might not find alone.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 62View ›
Crete Safari Day Trip with Local Villages & Waterfall
Crete Safari Day Trip with Local Villages & Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (19)8h 30mYou’ll wind through southern Crete’s mountain villages with a local guide, taste raki in shaded squares, see how olive oil is made, walk to a quiet gorge waterfall, and swim in clear blue water before sharing lunch by the sea — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Crete behind.Free cancellationKids −23%from€ 92View ›
Crete: Quad Safari Evening Tour, Milatos Cave & Dinner
Crete: Quad Safari Evening Tour, Milatos Cave & Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (97)5hYou’ll ride your own quad from Malia across olive groves and vineyards to Prophet Elias chapel for sunset views, taste fresh olive oil at a local factory, explore Milatos Cave’s cool shadows, cruise seaside villages, then finish with a relaxed dinner in Malia—all with a local guide and hotel pickup included.Free cancellationfrom€ 92View ›
Heraklion/Chania - Rethymno: Private transfer with driver
Heraklion/Chania - Rethymno: Private transfer with driver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (13)15m–5hStep off your flight or ferry in Heraklion or Chania and meet your local driver for a private transfer to Rethymno. Enjoy cool air-conditioning, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and friendly conversation as you settle into Crete’s rhythm — little moments you’ll remember long after you arrive.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 140View ›
Heraklion: Archanes Wine Tour, Vineyard Tastings & Cretan Lunch
Heraklion: Archanes Wine Tour, Vineyard Tastings & Cretan Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (88)8hYou’ll wander Crete’s ancient Archanes wine region with a local guide, meeting winemakers among their vines and tasting organic wines paired with fresh cheeses and olive oil. Lunch is a slow feast in a shaded village square—expect laughter, new flavors, and stories you’ll want to remember long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%from€ 165View ›
Heraklion Airport & Port to Chania: Private Transfer Mercedes
Heraklion Airport & Port to Chania: Private Transfer Mercedes★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (12)2hYou're picked up at Heraklion airport or port by an English-speaking driver holding your name, travel in a modern air-conditioned minivan with free water and booster seats, and are dropped at your exact hotel or villa in Chania. The driver waits free of charge if your flight or ship is delayed, and luggage space is guaranteed even with four or more large suitcases. No negotiating at the curb, no missed connections to onward transport—just door-to-door service across Crete.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Heraklion with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation at the curb—the driver meets you with your name, the vehicle is already waiting, and your destination is locked in before you land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per group€ 185View ›
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