Top Agios Nikolaos Private and Luxury

Mirabello Bay’s spectacular coastline and charming islands look their best from the water. See them in style during this intimate catamaran cruise on a premium craft equipped with stand-up paddleboards (SUP), fishing gear, and snorkeling kit. As you explore, savor a gourmet menu with Cretan appetizers, washed down with drinks including white wine and beer. Upgrade to include round-trip hotel transfers from Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and beyond.

Discover a side of Crete many visitors miss on this action-packed full-day tour. Admire the ancient Knossos Palace, visit a local pottery village, enjoy panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, and stop for a fresh taverna lunch with drinks. Travel in style and comfort aboard a Land Rover Discovery for a hassle-free experience.

Explore a side of Crete's mountainous, dramatic countryside that many other visitors overlook—and make your sightseeing seamless—on this full-day tour. After pickup from your area hotel, head off the tourist trail when you take a motorboat to unspoiled Spinalonga Island. Next, discover the Milatos Cave, visit a local producer to sample premium olive oil, and admire spectacular views of the region's valleys, villages, and coastline in between.

Experience Crete away from the crowds with this guided off-road safari adventure. Visit Crete’s mountainous interior, with its plateaus and forests, in an air-conditioned Land Rover Discovery. Travel ancient Minoan paths through wild nature. Stop at spectacular vistas, including a peak where you can see both the Aegean and Libyan Seas. A traditional Cretan lunch and refreshments are provided on this all-inclusive, full-day outing.

Suitable for those looking to venture off the beaten path in Crete, this tour starts at a local oil mill where you can watch how Crete's renowned olive oil is made. Embark on a journey through Crete, making a stop at the waterfalls of Argyroupolis, which bring life to the lush vegetation surrounding the village. Conclude your tour with a refreshing swim and indulge in Cretan delicacies at the charming taverns situated around the lake.

This leisurely excursion offers a mix of activities. Visit the Minoan settlement of Gournia to learn about the settlement's history, visit a 3,200-year-old olive tree, and enjoy a sunset dinner at a taverna on the water's edge. Special diets can be be accommodated and since it's just you, the tour has some flexibility. This is a great outing for couples looking for an unforgettable date night.

Go off-the-beaten-path in Crete with a half-day private tour. Enjoy hotel pickup and set out with a private driver on an itinerary customized to your interests. Choose between top historic landmarks, waterfalls, mountains, coves, and more. Meet local people and discover the heritage and culture of Crete during this private tour.

The Heraklion region is the heart of Crete’s winemaking tradition, boasting some of the island’s most celebrated estates. Join your private guide—a certified wine expert—for an exclusive visit to two exceptional wineries: Titakis Winery and Lyrarakis Winery. At Titakis Winery, explore the vineyards and cellars before savoring a tasting of 5 native Cretan varieties. Then, continue to Lyrarakis Winery, a pioneer in reviving rare indigenous grapes, where you’ll sample 5 premium wines showcasing the island’s unique terroir. To complete this culinary journey, enjoy a gourmet lunch at a hillside restaurant with panoramic valley views. Savor authentic Cretan dishes prepared by a local chef, paired with fine local wines. Along the way, stop at scenic gems of northern Crete, including breathtaking coastal views as you travel from Elounda to Heraklion. This private tour ensures an intimate experience, with ample time for questions, personalized attention, and unforgettable memories.

Escape the crowds and experience the ultimate customizable private tour of Crete. From the ancient labyrinth of Knossos and the mythic Cave of Zeus, to the historic windmills of the Lassithi Plateau, ancient plane trees in Krasi, and a private olive oil & raki tasting, this bespoke journey blends history, mythology, and local culture. Travel in luxury with your own expert driver-guide and enjoy a day tailored entirely to you.

Explore the island of Santorini on this group tour, conveniently leaving from either Agios Nikolaos or Elounda. Your guide takes you all around the island by air-conditioned vehicle, through streets lined with traditional white and blue buildings. Take a drive to Oia, exploring the countryside on your way to the volcanic caldera and some magnificent views. At the end, enjoy free time to explore Fira.

With a minibus your Eye Travel guide shows you the Spinalonga island and other interesting places. Our first stop is in Agios Nikolaos where we have a fantastic view over the "Bottomless lake". You have some free time for a coffee, shopping and a stroll along the most eastern main city of Crete. After passing Elounda it is time for SPINALONGA, the last leper colony of Europe. A typical Cretan fishing boat brings you to the island, this takes no more than 10 minutes. On the island you make a tour. After finishing the trip on Spinalonga, a fishing boat brings you back to the small village of Plaka. Plaka is a tiny harbor, so the unique opportunity to eat fresh fish. After our lunch we are heading to an olive oil factory. You get a guided tour through the factory. All facts about olive oil, the pressing methods and grades of olive oil are explained. At the end of the tour you can taste different olive oils and other local products.

Experience an off-road safari in Crete on this guided excursion. After crafting an itinerary that suits your preferences and interests and enjoying pickup from your hotel, villa, or apartment, hit the trails in a Land Rover Discovery with room for six. Visit magnificent waterfalls, isolated coves, picturesque villages, and anywhere else you’d like to visit and get to know the authentic Crete. Any entrance fees are at your own expense.

Skip the self-drive stress and relax with a private driver on this comfortable tour of Minoan Knossos and the Lassithi Plateau. Tour the traditional village of Mochos, then see the enormous Platanus Tree in Krasi. Explore the Cave of Zeus and savor plateau views before visiting the Palace of Knossos. Your day includes a honey or raki tasting, but other tickets and food are at your expense.

Skip the usual restaurant scene for this private cooking class in Hersonissos. Tour an olive oil factory, visit an authentic Cretan mountain village, and learn the secrets of the local cuisine and cooking methods in your host's garden. Then, learn to cook local specialties such as Greek salad, dolmades, tzatziki, loukoumades, and more in a restaurant with noteworthy views.

Visit a olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production and we get to taste different kind of olive oil . Visit the village of Mochos and Krasi and walk through the old narrow streets, Enjoy a coffee at the main square. Visit the Cave of Zeus ( OPTIONAL) Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths. Visit a family pottery workshop ( OPTIONAL) Stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to taste a few local dishes ( OPTIONAL) Dive into the Minoan civilization while exploring Knossos Palace .( OPTIONAL) Experience the Greek Myth with us and create memories that will last for ever. We can customize the tour on your wishes and needs so just let us know. We can pick you up from Heraklion port and Region , From Agios Nikolaos Port and Region, From Elounda , From Rethimno Region.

Join this group tour to see the best sights of Santorini Island, which you wouldn’t get to on your own. Your tour operator will organize your entire day, including hotel transfers, the boat to Santorini, and a tour of Fira. You’ll keep costs down by booking this group tour, but you will have free time to explore at your own pace.

This private tour is a great choice for cruise passengers visiting Agios Nikolaos, as the itinerary can be easily adapted to your ship’s docking time. It is also perfect for hotel guests who want a rich, well-paced day exploring Crete’s history, traditions, and mountain scenery. Visit the legendary Knossos Palace, the heart of the ancient Minoan civilization, and discover the myths of King Minos, the Labyrinth, and the Minotaur. Continue into the Cretan countryside, with traditional villages, mountain views, and local culture along the way. You’ll visit the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, enjoy time for lunch in a traditional village, stop at a ceramics workshop, and learn about Crete’s famous extra virgin olive oil at a local factory. With private transportation and flexible pacing, this tour offers a memorable taste of real Crete in one beautifully balanced day.

Crete island is known for its traditions and culture heritage, historic places which begin from ancient times and come through centuries to modern ages. Our tour includes all these features of real Crete. While traveling with our guide you see the authentic traditional villages and beautiful town, medieval monastery and Venetian fortress, picturesque breathtaking views. Also while driving our experienced guide tells stories and historical facts about Greece and Crete. This tour at the end of the day makes you feel pleased and satisfied about having a good time!

Begin your journey from Agios Nikolaos, driving along the beautiful Mirabello Bay to the picturesque fishing village of Elounda. From there, board a traditional boat (20 minutes) to the historic island of Spinalonga — once a Venetian fortress and later known as Leper Island, where patients from Crete and the rest of Greece were quarantined until 1957. Explore the island’s ancient walls, stone houses, and panoramic viewpoints with your private guide while learning about its dramatic past. After the visit, enjoy free time in Elounda to stroll along the waterfront or have lunch at a local taverna before returning to Agios Nikolaos.

Through this unique route we will explore the most famous destinations of Eastern Crete, in one day. Lassithi Plateau taking in the beautiful view of the North Cretan Sea. We then head to the Cave of Zeus (Diktaion Andron) where we can explore the many ancient parts of Greek mythology. In the traditional village of Psychro, we can enjoy some traditional Cretan flavors. We then make our descent through an awe-inspiring route, eventually reaching the serene town of Agios Nikolaos, the cosmopolitan capital of the prefecture of Lasithi. Here we can take in the beauty of the lake and take a stroll through the enchanting city market. We can also enjoy a meal next to the sea before heading for our next destination, the majestic Elounda, known to be the most beautiful part of Crete. Finally, we will end our day in the fishing village of Plaka, with a visit to Spinalonga, the UNESCO Heritage Site, located just 500 meters away.

Enjoy a half day on the water. A professional Captain will show you the nicest spots in the Bay of Mirabello. We follow the shore to some small islands and a blue hole. This is the best way to explore the Cretean Coast and the gulf of Mirabello. With our fast speedboat (60HP, max 3 guests) you will be able to swim or snorkel where nobody else can go. Enjoy crystal clear water and reefs full of fishes.. Price is per boat with capitain, 4 hours, maximal 3 guests !

Enjoy the great outdoors of Crete with this SUV tour and hike to the Richtis Gorge. After leaving Agios Nikolaos in a 7-seater Land Rover Discovery, you’ll travel past traditional villages and sweeping coastal vistas to the start of the gorge trail. You’ll then enjoy an easy hike that’s suitable even for kids, down to a pebble beach and back. Lunch and a knowledgeable local guide complete the experience.

*** ZEUS CAVE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON 2026 *** This is not just a sightseeing trip—it’s a journey into the quiet, authentic heart of Crete. We don’t follow the crowds. Instead, we guide you through mountain villages, sacred caves, peaceful monasteries, and working olive mills that still do things the old-fashioned way. You’ll travel in comfort with a local guide who knows the backroads and the stories behind every stop. From the taste of fresh olive oil to the shade of a 2,000-year-old tree, every moment is real and unhurried. It’s a tour designed for those who want to see **how Crete truly lives and breathes**—beyond the postcards and into its living soul.