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My mum and I had one of the best experiences with Apostolos (we have been a quite a lot of tours but by far this was the best), he was attentive from the beginning and he has a wealth of knowledge which we loved so much - we felt like a Cretian by the end of the tour. Apostolos was super patient with all of us and made sure we had all our questions answered with grace honesty and respect. Thank you Apostolos for making our trip to Crete one of the best. We have sent your business card to our friends and family so when they vist Crete they will be sure to contact you personally. Thank you so much from Chanté and Brenda

If you are looking for a seamless, high-end, and deeply authentic way to experience Crete, look no further than SunSud Tours. This was, without a doubt, the perfect day trip for cruisers; the logistics were handled with total precision, allowing us to maximize every minute of our time on shore without any of the typical port-day stress. From the moment we were met at the cruise port by our guide and driver, Dimitris, we knew we were in excellent hands. He picked us up in a spacious, spotless Mercedes van and immediately impressed us with his friendly demeanor and wealth of local knowledge. What truly set this tour apart was Dimitris’s expert ability to pivot and manage the clock. When we arrived at Knossos and saw the staggering morning lines, he suggested a brilliant change of pace to avoid the crowds. Instead of waiting, we headed to the Pottery Workshop of Nikos Ploumakis. Watching the master potter, Nikos, expertly throw a decanter on the wheel was a mesmerizing and intimate cultural highlight. Our journey continued to the Agarathos Monastery, a breathtakingly peaceful sanctuary filled with vibrant flowering plants and trees—a perfect moment of serenity. We then visited Kleanthi Olive Farm for a fascinating tour of the groves and the press. The visit concluded with a delicious lunch featuring various olive oils, fresh bread, fruit, local cheese, and some truly insanely good preserved figs. By the time we returned to Knossos in the afternoon, the crowds had vanished. We were able to experience the ancient site in peace, exactly as it should be seen, before an easy return to the ship. Dimitris was incredibly easy-going and never pressed us for time; his genuine priority was ensuring we experienced the natural beauty and spirit of Crete. This was a masterclass in private touring.

Our guide Mike was fantastic. Amazing knowledge of Crete’s history and geography. A very personable young man … easy to listen to and to talk to. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn about the island. Thanks Mike for a wonderful day.