Things to do in Crete, Greece: The Best Walking Tours

Travel Crete and Visit Knossos palace the ancient capital of Minoan Crete. Explore the Minoan culture and civilization. The Minoans although the ancient sites as Knossos were excavated by the end of the eighteenth century still this ancient Bronze Age Civilization holds on to its secrets well tucked away as if in the labyrinth of Myths and history! This first civilization of Europe sprung here in Crete and has never stoped captivating us, alluring us with its high aesthetics and beauty. One wanders for how much longer must one wander through this amazing maze called Minoan culture and civilization.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

This unique tour combines exploring the Cretan nature, the most spectacular gorge close to Chania and the villages surrounding it, followed by lunch in perhaps one of the best bio restaurants in Crete! We will drive through spectacular natural scenery, inside the gorge leading to the foot of the White Mountains, where the restaurant is located. All food in the small family restaurant is produced, handmade and cooked in wood oven, from bread to the local Cretan and Greek recipes! If you wish, we could walk around the farm and area, depending on the season and weather. It's not only a nature experience through a gorge but also a cultural one, as we will visit two small Byzantine churches and the lunch at the end is an experience by itself. On the way back we drive by the side of mountain over Chania with panoramic view of the town and Souda port!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Guiding Services

Exclusions: 20 euro for lunch in the mountain restaurant

Samaria gorge is a National Park with unique flora and fauna, in the heart of the Lefka Ori mountains. It is by far the best hike in Crete, and probably one of the best in Europe. It is listed as a protected UNESCO Biosphere reserve. Samaria gorge is a 16km downhill hike between mountains and a forest, with a river flowing and organized resting places! For an average hiker it takes 6 hours to cross it and there is no food or any other shop available inside. The tour starts early in the morning to take advantage of the shadow in the gorge until noon, but by which time most visitors have already reached the sea! At the end of the hike we rest at Agia Roumeli, a village with few restaurants and beach, before returning by boat to Sougia, and then by bus and car to Chania. It's necessary to wear at least good sports shoes, take a hat and sunscreen. There is plenty of drinkable water inside. The hike is breathtaking, ideal for nature lovers and wildlife watchers.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Guiding Services to cross Samaria Gorge

Exclusions: There are no shops or food inside the gorge, drink water from fountains. Please bring light snacks with you., 20 euro for a meal in a local restaurant at end of Samaria gorge, Agia Roumeli village., 5 euro entry ticket to Samaria National Park , 10 euro boat ticket Agia Roumeli - Sougia, 60 euro group Taxi from Sougia to Samaria, where we left the car

Are you ready to explore Chania Old Town Little Secrets and live as a local for 5 hours in small groups, up to 8 guests per guide? Join us, taste traditional Cretan products, talk with local people and have the chance of Cretan wine tasting. This is not a tour with a guide giving you lots of historical information. Instead, it is an escorted privileged tour and the main objective is to visit a few authentic spots in Chania Old Town, to talk with local people and taste traditional cretan products and wine. We will help you to see, how the locals life is and to feel as a local for a few hours. We will guide you along the picturesque narrow streets with a tour escort who will take you to special spots to take some spectacular photos and presents the most famous sights and monuments to you.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (up to 25km from Chania), Tour escort/host, Bottled water, Beverages, Food tasting, Light refreshments, Wine tasting, VAT & Local taxes, Liability Insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off (in a distance more than 25 km from Chania)

Our safari style excursion includes all the different aspects of rural Crete. Green valleys, small villages, impressive canyons, beautiful isolated beaches, warm-hearted people... and of course fun and safe off-road tracks that offer unique, breathtaking views. Safari4U brings our visitors away from the touristic "action" and into an authentic Cretan experience.

Inclusions: Vehicle and fuel , Bottled water, Greek coffee and homemade lemonade, Homemade cheese pie from a local housewife, Traditional Cretan buffet, High quality photos of the day

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Guided Walking Tour for the Palace of Knossos (90 minutes) • The price does NOT include the entrance tickets! • The tour is executed with the assistance of your private professional guide ( English or French speaking). • The customer uses its own vehicle to arrive at the site of Knossos. • Meeting point: Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office. • Our operator is holding a sign with a " WeGuide.gr - Meeting Point" logo. • The guided tour begins at : Please check Starting time per period Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth, home to the Minotaur. Discover the advanced and sophisticated 4000 year old Civilization of Crete. Meet the Minoans, see the Palace of Knossos with splendid wall paintings, with your Licensed Tour Guide. During summer visit Knossos, escaping the crowds and not when it's so hot! Enjoy your visit of Knossos avoiding the blistering heat and sun at its best time 17:00 o'clock (5:00pm) with us!

Inclusions: LIVE Tour Guide Knossos ( ENG or FRA ), NOT included entrance fees, transfers, and any personal expenses! Only the Guided Tour.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions, Entrance Ticket of Knossos palace

Our first stop will be to a picturesque "kafenio", to have a Greek coffee exactly as the locals do, with the traditional extra thin handmade cheese pie "sfakianopita" with thyme honey on top, the perfect way to begin your day. There is nobody, either Cretan or not, who is not going to visit the oldest "phyllo" workshop while in Rethymno and won't try his baklava! In the old town of Rethymno, a Venetian mansion houses the workshop of Mr Hatziparashos, the last traditional phyllo master, making traditional pastry. Just give it a try! Discover the narrow streets and stone-built old magnificent traditional houses in the alleys on our way to "mezedopolio''. One of the first of its kind in the city, learn how a local enjoys a homemade raki with the appropriate mezedes. Following stop, a stone-built bakery with the most crunchy, scrumptious loukoumades with honey, in the whole city! They will surely accompany you till the last stop at Fortezza castle as we will finish our gastronomic trip.

Inclusions: Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Raki, Breakfast

Exclusions: Ticket to the Fortezza, Extra charge if the pickup is not in Rethymno district

Europe's Oldest Civilization. Europe's Newest 3D Gallery & 9D Cinema. Where History Meets Entertainment! Overview Experience the Minoan History like never before!  Europe’s oldest civilization meets Europe’s first 3D Museum and 9D Cinema! We are a unique combination of a 3D Museum (non archaeological) with life-like statues made out of silicon and mesmerizing 3D art that comes to life through your phone's camera, and a 9D cinema which will take you back in time with fully immersive special effects such as air blasts, rain, snow, bubbles and smoke. Our epic movie has both a historical and mythological perspective.  Available Languages for our 9D Movie: • English • German • Danish • Finnish • Greek • Polish • Swedish • Dutch • Norwegian • Russian BOOK ONLINE AND GET 10% DISCOUNT using this code: MINOANSONLINE2020

Inclusions: Entry or admission fee, Entry tax, The price includes both the guided tour in our 3D Museum & the 9D cinema, Wifi, Airport/Departure Tax

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Having the luxury of Knossos all to your self and enjoying a guided tour of this Magnificent Monument of Minoan civilization home to legends such as the Minotaur and Labyrinth. Join our small group (up to 8 pax) Walking tour at Knossos palace with a Licensed Tourist Guide. Skip the ticket line to enter Knossos Palace. Use the combine ticket (value for money) to enter the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion when you go to Heraklion city later. During summer, Visit Knossos, escaping the crowds and not when it's so hot! Enjoy your visit of Knossos avoiding the blistering heat and sun! Unravel the myth of the labyrinth enjoy Knossos at its best time 17:00 o'clock (5:00pm) with us! Safety measures in place: Up to 8 people only (masked); tour given via ‘Whispers’: an audio system that means you can hear with clarity your guide, without having to stand by their elbow. Recommended time between 3pm and 5pm in the afternoon; though the Palace in the summer stays open to 8pm .

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation

Enjoy this excursion to the prized national forest of Crete, the Samaria Gorge - the longest and most beautiful gorge in Europe.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees to the Gorge (5 euro), Boat tickets from Aghia Roumeli to Chora Skafion (11 euro), Food and drinks