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Minoan Path: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit, Lunch at Archanes

Experience the epitome of personalized luxury as our expert local drivers guide you through the captivating landscapes of Central Crete. Begin your journey with an …More

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Minoan Path: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit, Lunch at Archanes

Experience the epitome of personalized luxury as our expert local drivers guide you through the captivating landscapes of Central Crete. Begin your journey with an...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (11)

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$103

Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region

• An exciting journey along the north-eastern coast of Crete with a boat trip along the picturesque Mirabello bay. • Accompanied by a professional guide, …More

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Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region

• An exciting journey along the north-eastern coast of Crete with a boat trip along the picturesque Mirabello bay. • Accompanied by a professional guide,...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$71

Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting

Time Travel with Knossos: Dive into the captivating history of Knossos Palace, immersing yourself in the tales of ancient civilizations that once graced this extraordinary …More

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Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting

Time Travel with Knossos: Dive into the captivating history of Knossos Palace, immersing yourself in the tales of ancient civilizations that once graced this extraordinary...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (10)

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$212

Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

Get to know the west side of the island in a tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by …More

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Day trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake

Get to know the west side of the island in a tour, enjoying a morning bus trip towards the cosmopolitan town of Rethymno, followed by...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$49

Knossos Palace Lasithi Plateau Villages Pottery & Olive Oil Mill

Don't lose time and money looking for a tour in Heraklion that is not going to offer to you, what this tour has to offer. …More

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Knossos Palace Lasithi Plateau Villages Pottery & Olive Oil Mill

Don't lose time and money looking for a tour in Heraklion that is not going to offer to you, what this tour has to offer....

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$114

Small Group Eastern Crete Heritage Tour for Cruiseships

This tour offers guests a chance to immerse themselves in the rich heritage and culture of Eastern Crete. From visiting the traditional Fourni village, to …More

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Small Group Eastern Crete Heritage Tour for Cruiseships

This tour offers guests a chance to immerse themselves in the rich heritage and culture of Eastern Crete. From visiting the traditional Fourni village, to...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$129

Chania and Rethymnon, both with rich historical backgrounds and unique architectural charm, offer visitors an enchanting experience in Crete. From wandering through narrow streets and …More

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Extraordinary Gems of West Crete

Chania and Rethymnon, both with rich historical backgrounds and unique architectural charm, offer visitors an enchanting experience in Crete. From wandering through narrow streets and...

8 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$624

PRIVATE Hiking Walking GORGE nearby Hersonissos CRETE

A perfect alternative for people who find Samaria too early or too far. A good balance between hiking and walking. Even children love this adventurous …More

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PRIVATE Hiking Walking GORGE nearby Hersonissos CRETE

A perfect alternative for people who find Samaria too early or too far. A good balance between hiking and walking. Even children love this adventurous...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$79

SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion CRETE

The 18 km hike starts in Xyloskalo. You will discover a wide variety of fauna and flora, much of which is unique and found exclusively …More

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SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion CRETE

The 18 km hike starts in Xyloskalo. You will discover a wide variety of fauna and flora, much of which is unique and found exclusively...

16 to 17 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (10)

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$72

Small Group Tour to Zeus Cave Lasithi Plateau Pottery&Olive Mill

This tour to Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau is a small group tour and you'll have time to explore the region of Lasithi Plateau and …More

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Small Group Tour to Zeus Cave Lasithi Plateau Pottery&Olive Mill

This tour to Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau is a small group tour and you'll have time to explore the region of Lasithi Plateau and...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$125

Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn - South Crete

Panoramic tour from the Cretan Sea to the Libyan Sea - through the central and widest part of Crete, taking in part of the Psiloritis …More

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Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn - South Crete

Panoramic tour from the Cretan Sea to the Libyan Sea - through the central and widest part of Crete, taking in part of the Psiloritis...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$804

From chania : Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum Tour

Visit the cradle of the Minoan civilization, the palace - labyrinth of legendary King Minoas and its mythical Minotaur. In addition explore the Heraklion Archeological …More

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From chania : Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum Tour

Visit the cradle of the Minoan civilization, the palace - labyrinth of legendary King Minoas and its mythical Minotaur. In addition explore the Heraklion Archeological...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$51

Heraklion : Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ

Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga. Finishing our touring on this much afflicted place, we head …More

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Heraklion : Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ

Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga. Finishing our touring on this much afflicted place, we head...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$37

Private Rethymno Tour: Arkadi, Margarites & Ancient Eleutherna

Discover Arkadi Monastery, Ancient Eleutherna, the pottery village of Margarites and Rethymno Old Town on a 10-hour private tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with …More

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Private Rethymno Tour: Arkadi, Margarites & Ancient Eleutherna

Discover Arkadi Monastery, Ancient Eleutherna, the pottery village of Margarites and Rethymno Old Town on a 10-hour private tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$94

Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)

Indulge in an exclusive, small-group journey (up to 15 guests), thoughtfully curated for travelers who seek depth, comfort, and refined storytelling. Led by a Licensed …More

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Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)

Indulge in an exclusive, small-group journey (up to 15 guests), thoughtfully curated for travelers who seek depth, comfort, and refined storytelling. Led by a Licensed...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$285

Skip the Line-Archaeol Museum/Knossos Palace-Private Guided Tour

Enjoy this tour to explore Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with a licensed tour guide. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Crete …More

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Skip the Line-Archaeol Museum/Knossos Palace-Private Guided Tour

Enjoy this tour to explore Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with a licensed tour guide. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Crete...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$681

Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake

Join us on a combined tour to the West Side of Crete! You will enjoy a visit to two beautiful and traditional old towns, those …More

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Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake

Join us on a combined tour to the West Side of Crete! You will enjoy a visit to two beautiful and traditional old towns, those...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$55

Agios Nikolaos - Elounda - Spinalonga island Day tour

This excursion will take you to the east of Crete and will show you wonderful places wonderful monuments crystal clear seas and an unforgettable experience …More

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Agios Nikolaos - Elounda - Spinalonga island Day tour

This excursion will take you to the east of Crete and will show you wonderful places wonderful monuments crystal clear seas and an unforgettable experience...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$746

Private 6.5h shore tour to Eastern Crete from Heraklion

Make the most of your time in Crete with a private half-day tour designed for cruise guests and travelers who want a relaxed but meaningful …More

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Private 6.5h shore tour to Eastern Crete from Heraklion

Make the most of your time in Crete with a private half-day tour designed for cruise guests and travelers who want a relaxed but meaningful...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$666

Knossos Palace Museum and Heraklion City Private Tour

Explore Knossos, an ancient palace with a huge history, visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and see many ancient artifacts. Experience Heraklion, a vibrant city …More

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Knossos Palace Museum and Heraklion City Private Tour

Explore Knossos, an ancient palace with a huge history, visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and see many ancient artifacts. Experience Heraklion, a vibrant city...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$799

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