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Description
Your private local insider guide will customize for you uncharted itineraries to the mountainous region of Lassithi where you will visit authentic Cretan villages, connect with locals, and engage with the stunning nature of East Crete. Furthermore, you will experience local wine-tasting and savor traditional lunch in a picturesque place. Last but not least, you will visit a ceramic workshop and the iconic town of Agios Nikolaos. Don't forget that among Crete's iconic gems like Elafonisi beach, Chrissi island, Knossos Palace, and safari there are so many other things to explore!
Itinerary
Enjoy a personal hotel, villa or cruise pick-up with a premium vehicle at full-day disposal, at any defined time of the day. Your private tour will start with a memorable journey to the picturesque Lassithi region via bespoke itineraries of the East Crete. On the way, you will visit Cretan authentic villages, where you will truly connect and engage with local unspoiled lifestyle and culture. In one of the most ancient villages, you will also enjoy your coffee and a light breakfast under the shade of an ancient plane tree, which is surrounded by breezy fresh springs. Not to mention that you will have the opportunity to taste the well-known local snails’ dish, called Chochlioi, which is simply scrumptious!
On the way to the majestic Zeus Cave, you will visit an ancient Byzantine monastery, renowned for its beautiful frescos and a “miraculous” icon, and a ceramic workshop, one of the oldest Cretan craftsmanship. When you finally arrive at the Cave of Zeus you can have a ride on donkeys until the entrance, before exploring the cave with its stalactites and stalagmites, where, according to the mythology, titan Rhea gave birth to Zeus. Next, you will be taken to an authentic place in the heart of Lassithi Plateau, where you will deeply understand what Cretan “philoxenia” (hospitality) really means. There you will enjoy delicious Cretan dishes cooked in an outdoor oven accompanied by a unique selection of Cretan wine tastings, which are perfectly paired with local delicacies. This tour will excite your senses!
At the end of this day-trip, you can also visit the city of Agios Nikolaos, where you will have a guided walking tour to get familiar with the place and its attractions. Last but not least, you should not miss the chance to take memorable photos by the ancient lake with a panoramic view of this breath-taking town!
Meeting points
- Mirabello Bay, , ,
- 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 Gulf Villas, Mesa Pigadakia Schisma Elounda,
- Sensimar Elounda Village Resort & Spa by Aquila,
- Elounda Solfez Villas,
- Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Elounda Peninsula via private road,
- Elounda Pearls Villas, ,
- Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort,
- Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux hotel, Dimokratias 10,
- Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas,
- Elounda Bay Palace,
- Elounda Orama Boutique Hotel, Epar.Od. Agiou Nikolaou - Vrouchas
- Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel,
- Candia Park Village,
- Pleiades Luxurious Villas, Aghios Nikolaos,
- Minos Beach Art hotel, Akti Ilia Sotirchou,
- 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,
- Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay, Havania
- Hotel Castle Agios Nikolaos, 23 Lasthenous,
- Santa Marina Hotel Crete, 4 R.Kapetanaki street
- Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Paraliaki odos Milatou, Neapoli
- Milatos Village Cretan Agrotourism Hotel, Unnamed Road
- Grecotel Meli Palace, Agia Varvara,
- Cretan Malia Park,
- Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa,
- Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows, 1500 M (0.9 Miles) Away from the Centre of Malia
- Hersonissos Palace Hotel, Dedalou 10 Street, Limin
- Hersonissos Maris Hotel and Suites, Limin Hersonissos,,
- Hersonissos Village Hotel, 12 Solomou
- Aldemar Cretan Village, Limenas Hersonissou,
- Aldemar Knossos Royal,
- Aldemar Luxury Knossos Villas, Limenas Hersonissou,
- Aldemar Royal Mare,
- Lyttos Beach Hotel,
- Creta Maris Beach Resort,
- 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
- Arina Beach Resort,
- Gouves Park Holiday Resort, Kato Gouves Pediados,
- Gouves Sea and Mare Hotel & Suites, Gouves Pediados
- Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa,
- Knossos Beach Bungalows & Suites, On the waterfront
- lti AKS Minoa Palace, Amnissos
- Galaxy Hotel Iraklio, 75 Dimokratias Avenue,
- Olive Green Hotel, Meramvellou & 22 Idomeneos Str
- 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,
- Marin Dream Hotel, Epimenidou 46,
- 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,
- N. Kazantzakis Airport,
What's included
A chauffeured premium vehicle
Private guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
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
Admission fees
Wine tasting expenses (if requested)
Important information
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- CULTURAL AND THEME TOURS
- DAY TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
- SHORE EXCURSIONS
- LUXURY AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
- BUS OR MINIVAN TOUR
Guided Language
- English
- Deutsch
- Russian
- Francaise
- Ελληνικά
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