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Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner

An event based on Olive Oil, the elixir of life.The production of olive oil on this island goes back to 3500 BC, during the Minoan …More

An event based on Olive Oil, the elixir of life.The production of olive oil on this island goes back to 3500 BC, during the Minoan...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$75
Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport

Take a tour of Knossos Palace - one of the most important sites in European civilization. Skip the crowds with fast-track access to see the …More

Take a tour of Knossos Palace - one of the most important sites in European civilization. Skip the crowds with fast-track access to see the...

7 hours 50 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$89
Full Day Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Lassithi Plateau from Elounda

Exploring Knossos Palace, the Lassithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus makes for a fascinating excursion on the island of Crete. Begin at Knossos Palace, …More

Exploring Knossos Palace, the Lassithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus makes for a fascinating excursion on the island of Crete. Begin at Knossos Palace,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$970
Discover West Crete! Chania, Kournas & Rethymno! From Heraklion

Discover the highlights of West Crete on a full-day tour. Begin in the charming town of Chania, where you'll explore the picturesque Old Town, Venetian …More

Discover the highlights of West Crete on a full-day tour. Begin in the charming town of Chania, where you'll explore the picturesque Old Town, Venetian...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (7)
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$57
Private Tour to Unique Chania and Rethymno Cities

Both Chania and Rethymno have a lot to offer in terms of history, culture, and natural beauty, so take your time to soak in the …More

Both Chania and Rethymno have a lot to offer in terms of history, culture, and natural beauty, so take your time to soak in the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$738
Highlights of Crete -2 Days Tour Knossos Lasithi Rethymno&Chania

In this 2 days private tour, you’ll explore the highlights of Crete Island. Join us on a journey back in time as we explore the …More

In this 2 days private tour, you’ll explore the highlights of Crete Island. Join us on a journey back in time as we explore the...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$1,305
Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeology Museum | Private Tour

You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace …More

You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$62
Full Day Knossos Palace, Olive Tour Mill, Lyrarakis Winery Tour

Knossos: One of the most iconic archaeological sites in Crete. A tour of the Palace of Knossos takes you back in time, to an era …More

Knossos: One of the most iconic archaeological sites in Crete. A tour of the Palace of Knossos takes you back in time, to an era...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$833
Santorini - The pearl of the Aegean

When you’re staying on Crete, don’t miss out on a chance to visit Santorini. This day trip makes it easy to check out the famously …More

When you’re staying on Crete, don’t miss out on a chance to visit Santorini. This day trip makes it easy to check out the famously...

10 to 15 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (4)
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$228
Knossos Palace and Your Custom Adventure

We begin our journey at Knossos Palace, the ancient kingdom of the mighty King Minos, where legends of the Minotaur and the labyrinth come to …More

We begin our journey at Knossos Palace, the ancient kingdom of the mighty King Minos, where legends of the Minotaur and the labyrinth come to...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$445
Private Tour, Knossos Palace, Olive Oil, Pottery, Winery, Lunch

A Certified Guide for Knossos Palace is NOT INCLUDED What sets this tour apart is its **soul**—not just the stops, but the *why* behind them. …More

A Certified Guide for Knossos Palace is NOT INCLUDED What sets this tour apart is its **soul**—not just the stops, but the *why* behind them....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$89
Crete: Margarites, Rethymno & Argyroupoli Full-Day Tour

Visit western Crete and let yourself be enchanted by very special places that are off the normal routes. …More

Visit western Crete and let yourself be enchanted by very special places that are off the normal routes....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
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$68
CHANIA RETHYMNON KOURNAS, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop will be a visit to Chania, Crete’s second largest city into the old town within the venetian city walls which is an …More

Our first stop will be a visit to Chania, Crete’s second largest city into the old town within the venetian city walls which is an...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (7)
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$54
South Crete - Matala, Red Beach and caves

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large …More

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (8)
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$40
Visit Knossos & Heraklion city (Walking and Tasting Tour)

We are not quite sure what the Minoans ate for breakfast, although We Guide you at Knossos palace and the Labyrinth. But, we can guide …More

We are not quite sure what the Minoans ate for breakfast, although We Guide you at Knossos palace and the Labyrinth. But, we can guide...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
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$201
Ecobike - 3 Day tour - Discover the real Crete

Day 1: Heraklion to Archanes and Kyparissos Our adventure commences in the bustling city of Heraklion, where ancient marvels meet modern life. Glide on your …More

Day 1: Heraklion to Archanes and Kyparissos Our adventure commences in the bustling city of Heraklion, where ancient marvels meet modern life. Glide on your...

3 days Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$1,492
Olive Mill Festival

Discover the world of Cretan olive oil during a visit to a local olive oil factory. Learn about the production process of this essential part …More

Discover the world of Cretan olive oil during a visit to a local olive oil factory. Learn about the production process of this essential part...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (2)
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$71
Knossos Palace guided tour - Heraklion City tour + market

The most famous landmark of Crete, Knossos, is the absolute “must” for everybody who decides to spend his or her vacation on our beautiful island. …More

The most famous landmark of Crete, Knossos, is the absolute “must” for everybody who decides to spend his or her vacation on our beautiful island....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
3.8 (4)
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$42
From Heraklion & Malia: Cretan Folklore Night with Buffet

Experience a night dedicated to music, dancing, and tasty local food during this Cretan folklore night in Karouzana, a traditional village near Heraklion. Sip on …More

Experience a night dedicated to music, dancing, and tasty local food during this Cretan folklore night in Karouzana, a traditional village near Heraklion. Sip on...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
3.3 (6)
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$33
GRAMVOUSA and BALOS, boat included!

Starting early, heading west, we reach the port of Kissamos. Here we take our boat for approximately a 1 hour pleasant sail along the coastline. …More

Starting early, heading west, we reach the port of Kissamos. Here we take our boat for approximately a 1 hour pleasant sail along the coastline....

14 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
3.8 (4)
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$78

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