Things to do in Elounda, Crete: The Best Tours

Come with us on a journey along East Crete reveling in the endless luxuries of Lassithi Plateau that is basked in allure forests & fertile land dotted with iconic windmills. From the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal, our knowledgeable local insider will ensure you experience the best of the whole itinerary. Discover quaint villages, local lifestyle, storied monuments, Byzantine Monasteries & Cretan art. Tuck into a culinary odyssey & savor genuine tastes loved by our legendary forefathers. It’s our job to hook you up with only the most authentic eateries. Amble in the footsteps of gods to the Cave of Zeus. Plunge into the mythical birthplace & sense the sanctity of this ancient site. When in Knossos Palace, luxuriate in the eternal magnificence of the Minoan ruins & frescoes. Succumb to the personalized service of a top history-archaeology guide & let us stimulate you with eclectic information by ensuring a stress-free pace in all archaeological areas.

Inclusions: Personal pick-up & drop-off with flexibly adjusted pick-up time, Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal, Vehicle comforts: mineral water, fresh fruit & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities, Private knowledgeable local insider guide , Private history-archaeology specialized guide, Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest, Dine as locals do: restaurant & bar recommendations, VIP skip-the-line accesses, Full support from your travel planner before & during your daytrip

Exclusions: Drinks and meals, Admission fees

We stroll through the village roads. We are listening – along with our guide’s narration- to the cries and sighs of the diseased exiles. They seem like having been curved on the rocks and the walls of the houses and admiring the exquisite beauty of the area. Our firt stop in the morning will be in Agios Nikolaos. There we can drink morning coffee, to have a shopping or to walk around making beautiful pictures. Then, we are going to a small village of Plaka, where we will take a boat to Spinalonga. Sailing to the Island we will see beautiful crystal sea waters of Elounda gulf , mountains around. We will stay approximately 1 hr on the island, walking inside the fortress and making pictures. When we will return to Plaka, we can take a lunch in some local fish taverns or to swim. There is a nice pebble beach. Afterwords we leave to Elounda for afternoon coffee, walk, or swimming. After one hour of stay in Eounda we will take way back to hotels.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fee to Spinalonga island - 8 euro per person, children up 18 yrs old -free, Boat from Plaka to Spinalonga - 6 euro per adult round trip, children 4-12 -50% red.

This tour will take you from the heights of the rocky Lassithi plateau to the traditional villages tucked away off the beaten path. We start at the village of Krasi where we will visit the huge 2,400-years-old Writer’s Plane Tree, named so because it was beloved by Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the most famous Greek writers of the 20th century. In the same village we’ll get to see how the Cretans used to wash their clothes in the traditional manner. Next up is Panagia Kera, a 13th century Byzantine monastery where you can find among the gorgeous iconography a depiction of the Catholic St. Francis, who is famous in Crete. Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the unique Lassithi Plateau, a rocky and austere long treasured for the beauty of its scenery. There you can visit the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the mythological birthplace of Zeus. You can have lunch a traditional taverna outside Krasi, at your own expense.

Inclusions: Pick up & return luxury transfer, Half day private tour with an experienced, friendly local guide, Bottle of water

Exclusions: Admission fees and guided tours to museums or archaeological sites, Wine tasting fees, Personal expenses, Food and drink expenses, unless specified, All Gratuities

This excursion is a trip back in time since it carries the sensation and the feel of another era… Our excursion starts from the beautiful harbor of Elounda where we will get on board to visit the bay of and the beach of Kolokitha. Here you have time for swimming at the crystal clear waters and to relax under the scorching sun.

Inclusions: Professional & multilingual speaking guide, Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses, Free pick up service from any place between Malia – Agia Pelagia

Exclusions: Entrance to Spinalonga (8 Euro per person), Boat ticket: adult 6,00 € per person, child(4-12) 3,00 €, Tips and individual expenses

Agios Nikolaos, Plaka, Spinalonga, Elounda. An amazing trip with many destinations that you should not miss!

Inclusions: Professional and Multilingual speaking guide, Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses, Free pick up service from any place between Malia – Agia Pelagia

Exclusions: Optional: Entrance to Spinalonga (8€), Optional: Boat Ticket (adult : 6€ child (4-12) : 3€), Tips and Individual expenses

Agios Nikolaos, Plaka, Spinalonga, Elounda. An amazing trip with many destinations that you should not miss!

Inclusions: Professional and multilingual speaking guide, Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses, Free pick up service from any place between Malia – Agia Pelagia

Exclusions: Optional: Entrance to Spinalonga (8€), Optional: Boat Ticket (5€), Tips and Individual expenses