East Crete Secret:Off the Beaten Track Through the Eyes of Locals from Heraklion


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Pricing Info:

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Heraklion, Heraklion

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

There still exists a purity of experiences in this world, and you can find it here in East Crete.

Have the inside track from our top local insider unearthing gateways to an unseen world by the comfort of luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal. Venture from village to village to see the island through the eyes of a local.

Get off the beaten track & follow archaic trails across the Minoan mountains embraced by ancient forests. From a perfect mountainside peak take in the bird’s eye panoramas of the Libyan & Aegean Seas. Then lose yourself in the deep veins of magnificent gorges that host wild beauty with a soft heart.

Somewhere between heaven & earth, discover a secret paradise of our forefathers nestled within an oasis of towering-aged trees & perennially flowing waters. Revel in genuine tastes of Cretan cuisine with local cooking techniques on a wood oven or open fire.

Looking for stories that define people & culture, we want to give you access to Crete’s best-kept secrets.


What's Included

Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal

Dine as locals do: restaurant & bar recommendations

Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest

Full support from your travel planner before & during your day trip

Personal pick-up & drop-off with a flexibly adjusted pick-up time

Private knowledgeable local insider guide

Vehicle comforts: mineral water, fresh fruit & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities

What's Not Included

Admission fees (if applicable)

Drinks and meals

Wine tasting expenses (if requested)


Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Heraklion Prefecture
Plunge into a breathtaking adventure of our custom private tours and discover the most authentic things to do in East Crete

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastery of Kremasta
Visit the hanging Byzantine monastery of Kremasta built with fortified architecture

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kritsa
Experience East Crete village hopping of Kritsa & Kroustas where time has slowed down and history persists

Connect with locals and their balmy warmth and soak up the scent of honey and dough that drift from the local kafenion shops

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kroustas Forest Historical Landscape Park
Let us guide your tour along the Minoans and Mycenaeans forested mountains to reveal otherworldly landscapes

Discover the highest spot of seaside cliffs to capture eye-catching panoramas of both the Libyan and Cretan Seas

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Agia Fotia
Unearth a secret place of alluring beauty with pure water springs and indulge in the scrumptious flavors

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Follow your Crete private guide and traverse the gentle Sarakinas canyon by embracing the treasures of Cretan vibrant natural wonders

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ierapetra
End your local guide tour basking in the joyously warm turquoise Libyan waters at the South-Eastern shorelines of Ierapetra

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hersonissos
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

• Admission Ticket Free

Anissaras
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

• Admission Ticket Free

Analipsi Beach
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

• Admission Ticket Free

Gouves
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

• Admission Ticket Free

Kokkini Hani
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.

• Admission Ticket Free

Heraklion
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.

• Admission Ticket Free

Agia Pelagia Beach
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

• Admission Ticket Free

Fodele Beach
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

• Admission Ticket Free

Bali
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.

• Admission Ticket Free






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