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Description
From the comfort of a premium chauffeured vehicle & escorted by our top local insider revel in the endless luxuries of the ancient Messara plain where wine-red fertile soils treasure lavish vineyards & the oldest olive groves stretch perennially toward the horizon.
Visit a family award-winning winery set on the peak of allure panoramas & let our passionate winemakers immerse you into their intoxicating world. Luxuriate in ages unearthing the Bronze Age palaces of Phaistos & Gortyna along with storied villages & monasteries.
In the afternoon, tuck in the bohemian vibe of Matala that captivated Bob Dylan & Janis Joplin. Bask in the turquoise waters of the Libyan Sea & unwind in the charming village irresistible for its freshly caught grilled fish & finest ouzo.
To us, travel means putting fire in your soul with the best stories.
Itinerary
Connecting with Central Crete
Journey to South-Central Crete the land of old-world splendor and spoil yourself with distinct service paired with bespoke details
A storied village and the sacred cave with a healing spring
Wander the picturesque village of Agios Myron and step in the sacred Cave of the Saint where still flows the holy water
Bronze Age palaces and ancient wine routes: welcome to the playground of the Minoans
- Stroll through the archaic Palace of Gortyna famous for the Great Inscription of Gortyn in Doric dialect that later became the Spartan Law
- Wallow in the emerald expanse of Messara Plain and visit a boutique winery submerging into luxuriant Cretan wine flavors
- Embrace the legendary Phaistos palace, the seat of Rhadamanthus, where Festos Disc the secret hieroglyphic script was excavated
A jewel of monastic Crete: Odigitria – Agiofarango Monastery
Discover the Cretan sacred jewel of Odigitria-Agiofarango Monastery with a strong monastic tradition linked to Apostle Paul
Glamorous, colorful and historic, Matala is the emblematic highlight of Central Crete
- Delight in scenes of the spectacular sunset fading in its grandeur next to the iconic caves of Matala and plunge into the azure waves of the Libyan Sea
- Savor scrumptious seafood dishes from the fresh catch of the local fishermen by indulging in the culinary significance of South Crete
Meeting points
- Istro, , Istro, 721 00
- Voulisma beach, , , 721 00
- Agios Nikolaos, , Agios Nikolaos,
- Elounda, , Elounda,
- Sisi, , Sisi, 724 00
- Milatos, , Milatos, 724 00
- Malia, Crete, , Malia, Crete, 700 07
- Hersonissos, , Hersonissos, 700 14
- Anissaras, , Anissaras, 700 14
- Analipsi, , Analipsi, 700 14
- Kokkini Hani, , Kokkini Hani,
- Gouves, , Gouves, 700 14
- Heraklion, , Heraklion,
- Agia Pelagia, , Agia Pelagia, 715 00
- Fodele, , Fodele, 715 00
- Bali, , Bali,
Pick up locations
- Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete, Plaka
- Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection,
- Elounda Garden Suites, Dimokratias Ave
- Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux hotel, Dimokratias 10,
- Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas,
- Elounda Gulf Villas, Mesa Pigadakia Schisma Elounda,
- Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Elounda Peninsula via private road,
- Sensimar Elounda Village Resort & Spa by Aquila,
- Elounda Orama Boutique Hotel, Epar.Od. Agiou Nikolaou - Vrouchas
- Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort,
- Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel,
- Candia Park Village,
- Pleiades Luxurious Villas, Aghios Nikolaos,
- Minos Beach Art hotel, Akti Ilia Sotirchou,
- Elounda Bay Palace,
- St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas, Thessi Nissi,
- Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas, Vathi Beach
- Istron Bay Hotel, Eo Agiou Nikolaou Sitias 109
- Istron Luxury Villas,
- Istron Collection Villas,
- Milatos Village Cretan Agrotourism Hotel, Unnamed Road
- Grecotel Meli Palace, Agia Varvara,
- Cretan Malia Park,
- Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa,
- Aldemar Cretan Village, Limenas Hersonissou,
- Aldemar Knossos Royal,
- Aldemar Luxury Knossos Villas, Limenas Hersonissou,
- Lyttos Beach Hotel,
- Creta Maris Beach Resort,
- Hersonissos Village Hotel, 12 Solomou
- Elysium Boutique Hotel, Analipsis Beach Road
- Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa,
- Stella Palace Resort & Spa,
- Nana Beach Hotel,
- Nana Princess,
- Amirandes, Grecotel Exclusive Resort, PO Box 106
- Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, 75 Dimokratias Avenue,
- GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel, 9, D. Beaufort
- Lato Boutique Hotel, Epimenidou 15,
- Ibis Styles Heraklion Central, Koroneou 26 Street & Agiou Titou
- AQUILA Atlantis Hotel, 2 Ygias Str,
- Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort, 2 Eleftherios Venizelos
- CHC Athina Palace Resort & Spa, Lygaria
- Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort, PO Box 1354, Heraklion, Crete
- Greco Fodele Villas, Fodele Village,
- Bali Beach Hotel & Village,
- Bali Mare Hotel and Villas,
- Bali Diamond,
- Bali Blue Bay, ,
- N. Kazantzakis Airport,
What's included
Personal pick-up & drop-off (flexible pick-up time)
A chauffeured premium vehicle
Private guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
Private expert guide in art, history, & archeology
Vehicle amenities: mineral water, Cretan fruits & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
Our concierge support before & during your day trip
A chauffeured premium vehicle
Private guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
Private expert guide in art, history, & archeology
Vehicle amenities: mineral water, Cretan fruits & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
Our concierge support before & during your day trip
What's excluded
Drinks and meals
Admission fees
Wine tasting expenses (if requested)
Admission fees
Wine tasting expenses (if requested)
Important information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Enjoy personal pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise or any other point of Crete island. NOTE: pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before departure
- Cancellation fee of 0% if cancelled 1000 days or less before departure
Categories
- DAY TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
- CULINARY
- SHORE EXCURSIONS
- LUXURY AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
- BUS OR MINIVAN TOUR
Guided Language
- English
- Deutsch
- Russian
- Francaise
- Ελληνικά
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