Crete
The private bookings: island circuits, gorge logistics handled and village lunches arranged by people who know the kitchen. Crete is bigger than it looks; private pacing tames it.
Discover the ancient Minoan palace with a private guide, skip the lines, and enjoy an intimate, insightful tour of Knossos in Crete.
Most Popular“This was a great tour! Our tour guide, Evangelus was extremely accommodating for our requests and gave a great tour. We asked to be in the shade when possible because of the heat and he did great to try to accommodate this. He was promptly…”
Experience a private half-day sailing trip from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, swimming, fishing, and optional onboard meals, all in 4.5 hours.
“Great boat trip for the day! Marcos and Marta were fantastic!”
Discover Crete's highlights on this private full-day tour visiting Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, and Cave of Zeus—immersive, comfortable, and personalized.
“The only issue with this tour was there was a lot of driving between sites and given our Mediterranean cruise ports of call, the sites were just ok. The guide was extremely nice and knowledgeable, the issue was more with the sites selected.”
Discover Crete’s best wines on this private SUV tour with visits to top wineries, historic wine press, tasting 12 wines, and enjoying a traditional three-course lunch.
“Areti was a very knowledgeable and fun teacher and guide! We drove into the mountains of Crete and spent the day at 2 wineries where ample food and wine was provided. Crete has indigenous grapes and the wineries visited are focused on organic and biodynamic…”
Experience authentic Crete with a small-group safari tour, tasting local wines and olive oil, exploring rugged landscapes, and enjoying a delicious mountain lunch.
“The guide is very kind, friendly, and fluent in English. We can feel how much he loves his place through his talks. The places he took us to are all meaningful sites and gave us many interesting information. We could taste very nice olive oil…”
Discover Crete’s highlights by water with a private boat to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Beach. Enjoy snorkeling, personalized stops, and expert guides.
“Our captain was absolutely the best part of this entire trip! He was the most gracious host. Took us to some amazing places. Spoiled us with treats from the homeland and taught us about nature and how to live off the land and sea. I…”
Discover the beauty of Dia Island on a private 7-hour sailing trip from Heraklion. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, great food, and personalized service in Crete.
“We told the guides we were more interested in sailing than the excursions and they accommodated our request. The Elan 37 is a fun boat and she sailed well even in light winds. The lunch was delicious and we enjoyed it in an idyllic bay…”
Discover Crete's highlights with this private tour including Knossos Palace, Zeus Cave, olive oil mill, and traditional villages. Perfect for culture lovers.
“A memorable day exploring Lasithi Plateau and Knossos Palace. Our guide Spyros was full of local knowledge. It was fascinating to see aspects of village life firsthand. Spyros' engaging stories and passion for the region made the tour truly special. Highly recommended!”
Discover Crete’s hidden gems with a private Jeep tour from Heraklion, exploring villages, Zeus Cave, windmills, and stunning mountain views in an authentic experience.
Discover Crete’s highlights on this full-day private tour. Visit Knossos, Zeus Cave, Lasithi Windmills, and charming villages with expert insights and personalized service.
“Great experience in Kotor! We really enjoyed viewing the sights on the island and checking the windmills and olive press. Lunch spot was an excellent choice! It was nice experience although I would have liked to have seen the palace.”
Discover Chania’s authentic charm with this private walking tour, including a scenic cafe visit, indigenous wine tasting, and a flavorful Crete lunch.
“Nasos provided us with a great experience getting to sample Cretan wine and food while touring the beautiful old town of Chania. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Crete’s west coast on this private day trip, visiting Elafonisi’s pink sands, secluded beaches, and charming villages—perfect for nature lovers and culture seekers.
“The beaches were lovely. You get a good amount of time at Elafonisi. The town of Palaiochora is quaint and picturesque, but be forewarned that if you go in the off-season, almost everything will be closed after noon. Plan to bring snacks because it is…”
Explore Chania’s highlights with a private guided tour, visiting historic landmarks, exploring the Old Town, and enjoying personalized insights in Crete.
“George was extremely knowledgeable about the island and history. He drove us to the important historical stops as well as gave us time on our own to visit recommended shops and restaurants. He was my favorite tour guide amongst all our cruise stops.”
Discover Crete’s hidden gems on this private tour, visiting Knossos, olive oil mills, traditional villages, windmills, and scenic mountain views.
“What a magnificent tour!!! Mike our driver and Ed our guide were like a couple of comedians that showed us the real Crete. From the largest plateau on the island to village life, olive oil making, strawberry picking and the usual tourist sites, it made…”
Discover the charm of Crete with a private full-day tour visiting villages, a fortress, monastery, olive oil mill, and winery for an authentic experience.
“We had an awesome day with Maria. The tour covers so many aspects of the Chania area. The small villages are very quaint and great fun to visit. Maria has vast information about the island and very fun facts about Greek family life. It was…”
Minoan palaces, pink sand and gorges worth the boot room.