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Rethymnon is one of the most well-preserved Venetian old towns on the island of Crete. Its 16th-century buildings are stunning examples of ancient architecture, and the monolithic Fortezza reflects both European and Moorish influences. Explore the magical waterfalls, rock formations, and ‘"cave church" of Saint Anthony Gorge before taking a pleasant evening stroll along the colorful Venetian Harbor. Relax in a taverna over a plate of Cretan meze, like fresh feta drizzled with local olive oil.
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1. 10 Day Greek Island Tour in Santorini & Crete, the Best Islands Experience
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Book this 10 day tour that cover Santorini & Crete as one of the best destinations in Greece for a summer holiday to visit glorious beaches in Crete to mystical ruins, visit Oia and walk at the rim of Caldera with panoramic view, admiring the most spectacular sunset of the world. Here all white houses and domed churches tumbling over the lip of the caldera. Continue your holidays in Crete and visit the Palace of Knossos. Walk ta Crete's old cities, Rethymno and Chania, discover the cave where Zeus born & have a cruise to Gramvousa islands to swim at lagoon of Balos. During your vacation in Santorini, visit Oia and walk at the rim of Caldera with panoramic view, admiring the most spectacular sunset of the world. You have many things to do in Santorini such as, wine tours, sunset cruise to Volcano, visit Pyrgos village, is the higher point of Santorini and much more. Book online 10 day tour in Santorini and Crete with the best rates.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transfers from/to Airport/hotel in Athens, Private transfers from/to Hotel/port/ Airprot in each Island, Private transfers from/to Hotel/Piraeus port in Athens, Fast Ferry tickets from piraeus port / Santorini / Crete, Domestic tickets from Crete to Athens (including 23kg luggage / persons), 9 Night's accommodation, Private tour Athens & Cape Sounio, Private tour in Knossos & Museum of Heraklion
Exclusions: Personal expenses , Optional Tours / Guides, Hotel city tax
Reviewed By harrybM4927DX
My son, daughter-in-law and I had booked a 14-day private tour of Athens, Crete, Santorini, Milos and Naxos with Private Tours Greece from May 1-14, 2020 and made a 30% down payment by credit card on 02/06/2020. All interactions with Private Tours Greece went smoothly and were professional and friendly. Then, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and my son's illness, on 03/13/2020, well ahead of the deadline for a fully-refundable cancellation, I asked Private Tours Greece to release all reservations it had made on our behalf, but to hold my deposit, in the hope that we might be able to reschedule our trip later in 2020 or in the spring of 2021. Private Tours Greece complied with my request and issued a credit voucher for the down payment I had made. As the pandemic continued to surge and Greece remained closed to visitors from the United States, on 4/17/2021, after essentially extending an interest-free loan to Private Tours Greece for over a year, I requested that my down payment be fully refunded and credited to the same credit card account to which it had been charged. Thereupon, Private Tours Greece staff claimed that the request for refund had been "forwarded" ... as it turned out later, to Alpha Bank. Nothing happened for a week. I then engaged in repeated e-mail exchanges with Private Tours Greece staff, only to be subjected to a stream of equivocations, obfuscations of the facts, and invalid excuses, including a claim that Private Tours Greece was doing me a favor by agreeing to a refund because the Greek government had allegedly given it the option to hold my funds indefinitely. I then contacted the general manager of the company, who sent me what purported to be a Greek language request to Alpha Bank (that I was unable to read) to issue the refund, along with further invalid excuses, never responding to my complaint that Private Tours Greece was in breach of its contractual obligation to issue a full refund of my down payment, not to mention doing the honorable thing, i.e., issue an immediate refund from an account he controlled directly, rather than blaming Alpha Bank for the delay by claiming that it "required" 10-15 "working" days to complete the request. Even that outlandishly ridiculous period has now expired! A complaint I submitted to Alpha Bank has received no response to date. It has now been nearly a full month since my refund request of 4/17/2021, and I may have to initiate legal action against Private Tours Greece ... with all the complexities and additional outlays and delays that would involve ... in order to reclaim my funds. The lesson to be learned here is that Private Tours Greece cannot be counted upon to honor its promises and contractual commitments. If there is any chance at all that you may have to cancel your trip, STAY AWAY!
2. Best of Crete & Santorini In-depth Cultural Tour
5 DESTINATIONS IN GREECE: ATHENS – CHANIA – RETHYMNO – HERAKLIO – SANTORINI – ATHENS PREMIUM QUALITY BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER LUXURY STAY IN 4-5 STAR HOTELS ENGLISH-SPEAKING CERTIFIED GUIDE SEMI-PRIVATE & CHILD-FREE GROUPS (MINIMUM AGE 16)
Inclusions: 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Wine tasting, Olive Oil tasting, Cooking lessons, Private minivan, Certified Archaeologist English-speaking guide, Private tours, Travel insurance
Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By DebandBill
We enjoyed a superb private tour “Paradisial Peloponnese” with Pictours of Greece. George, our tour leader, delivered a magical week with great food and diverse experiences from wine tasting to cave exploration as well as the many historical sites. Never have we been so pampered! Babis, our guide with amazing knowledge and panache, brought Greek history to life and was simply enthralling as we explored the Parthenon, Nemea, Monevasia, Olympia, Mycenae, Sparta, Ancient Corinth and so much more. We had great difficulty selecting the best moment from the many experiences but concluded that hearing Babis tell the story of Agamemnon and Helen at the top of Mycenae was our fondest memory. We were somewhat wary of a tour with a historic and cultural focus but our concern quickly disappeared as we entered the tunnel at Nemea and lined up at the race start as athletes would have done thousands of years ago. Every day brought a new adventure and enchanting stories. The attention to detail and the genuine caring throughout the week made the trip effortless and smooth. Greece in winter without the crowds was simply incredible - the stunning sites, diverse experiences, the beautiful landscape, the warm welcomes, and the delicious food. Highly recommended!
3. 5-Day Small-Group Guided Summer Tour in Crete
Through this trip you will be able to enjoy the beauties of this island which is famous for hospitality and purity. The way we will follow will reward you with the best memories. We will visit picturesque beaches, villages and cities. You will taste the delicious traditional recipes of the island. This trip will be unforgettable for young and old!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, 4 Nights accommodation in 4-star hotels , English-speaking guide, Tour leader
Exclusions: Gratuities, International flights, entrances (Knossos palace approximately 10€ and Festos palace approximately 10€), Cruise to Santorini paid locally (approx. 130€), City taxes (pay at hotel approximately 3€ per room per night)
4. Best of Crete (3-days Tour package)
Explore Crete, with all your senses! Best of Crete (3-Days Tour package). The tour is executed ONLY from Heraklion district, with the assistance of your private professional tourist guide. • Day 1:The Minoans - We visit Knossos palace, the Archaeological Museum and walking the historical city of Heraklion. • Day 2:Wild Crete - City of Rethymno, its landmarks, culture and character. You will continue the tour of the city of Rethymno through the narrow Venetian streets you also have the opportunity to taste smell virgin olive oil, spices and herbs…Cretan old-style wine is a thing unto itself. We continue to visit the beautiful traditional village of Margarites one of the ancient pottery centers of Crete! • Day 3:Coastal Crete - The Eastern side of Crete, enjoy the mountain ridges, beautiful countryside and sea on route. Seeing Elounda, Spinalonga island and Ag.Nikolaos.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Snack Tasting
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By maritad895
This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Crete last month. The tour guide Joanna has an obivious indepth knowledge of the history of Crete and the Minoan period. She not only brought Knossos to life with vivid clarity, (the art, the way of life) but could answer all our questions regarding the period. She made the tour both entertaining and educational. I would not hesitate to recommed Joanna as a tour quide and look forward to going on another tour with her when next I visit Crete.
5. 7-Day Private Guided Tour of Crete from Heraklion
If you like to be on the move, and are interested in seeing as much as possible of Crete, but have only a limited amount of time, we offer the following program which includes a car with full insurance and hotel bookings. You will be able to enjoy the beauties of Crete, visit picturesque beaches, villages and cities. Your car will await your arrival in Heraklion airport and from this point you immediately begin your journey. The overnight stops have been carefully selected to take in a wide variety of areas around Crete. All the hotels are standard C class and have en suite facilities, situated in generally quiet but central positions with breakfast included.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Rent a car at the airport (full insurance) Category Booked Upgrade available with extra charge, Accommodation at each city at Hotels Category C on BB basis Upgrade available with extra cost, Tours described as included on points of stay. Tour change upon requst with other tours we offer!, Gramvousa Balos Day Cruise, Samaria Gorge
Exclusions: Knossos Admonition Fees (18€) and tour guide optional, Archeological Museum, Heraklion same ticket with Knossos, Malia Palace admitting fees (6€), Cave of Zeus admitting fees (6€), Minoan Place of Zakros admitting fees (6€)
Reviewed By D8754AQmaxd
I was not able to join the tour as I did not receive any information about the meeting point. The sign-up confirmation says "meet-up at your hotel or city center". I tried calling and sent a message to the given number, but no reply. Otherwise, these are the the best beaches on Crete island, so definitely recommended.
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