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Laura_J, Oct 2026
Life and History tour
Omg, what a great experience. We told Spyros that we selected this tour because we wanted a small group experience with an experienced guide and he delivered — despite the torrential rainfall. We loved the olive oil production plant — so interesting to learn about the old and new techniques and taste this wonderful, locally sourced and produced staple. We experienced mountain driving in the rain (and never worried about our safety — these are roads that Spyros knows well). We had a lovely cup or coffee/tea at a local cafe and met the owner. Spyros spent summers in the town and knew everyone and opened his house to us (where we enjoyed yogurt and a the glass of rakia) while we learned more about life in a small mountain village. We decided not to do Zeus’ cave or lunch so that we could experience a beautiful family owned pottery shop that was so reasonably priced that we likely bought more pottery than we can safely get home to the US. We then headed to Knossos Palace which was amazing. I would strongly recommend this tour and the guide! Spyros was so knowledgeable about Crete history.
Stephen_K, Sept 2026
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
What an amazing tour! Demitri was attentive and caring. My wife and I are in our early 70’s and the hike was a little intense but doable, just needed to take it slow. Demitri understood and assisted us all the way. Just being able to view the island with an extremely knowledgeable guide made all the difference. Demitri made sure everyone had the best experience. He catered to all. One couple was newly married and adventurous, he made sure they had the best time as well. The beach and the stop in Spili were exceptional! Lunch was delicious and the rahki (don’t know if that is spelled correctly) especially the honey cinnamon was fantastic! We definitely highly recommend this tour!!!
Sarah_F, Sept 2026
An Amazing Way to Experience Crete’s History and Culture!
An Amazing Way to Experience Crete’s History and Culture! We had an absolutely fantastic time on this tour! Marinos was our guide throughout the entire day, taking us from Knossos Palace to the Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave, local villages, and an olive oil tour. It was such a great way to experience both the ancient history and the culture of Crete. Visiting Knossos Palace was one of the things I was looking forward to most on our entire trip to Crete, and getting to finally experience it was incredible. For our time at Knossos, we were paired with a local guide who specialized in the site, and she was amazing. She shared so much history and context that really brought Knossos to life and made the experience even more special. Marinos was wonderful. He was organized, communicative, incredibly friendly, and so knowledgeable. Everything throughout the day felt seamless, and he gave us so much interesting background and context for the places we were visiting. We had tons of questions, and he happily answered all of them! We especially loved the little things he added along the way. At one point, he even pulled over on a mountain road to show us wild herbs growing nearby. Those spontaneous moments made the experience feel so much more personal and gave us an even better glimpse into life and culture in Crete. Marinos was also just genuinely pleasant to spend the day with. He made us feel so welcome, especially knowing we were visiting on our honeymoon, and we really enjoyed talking with him throughout the tour. If you want to see a lot of Crete while learning about its ancient history, culture, food, and everyday life along the way, we would absolutely recommend this tour!
Ashley_T, Sept 2026
Fun large group activity
Started off slow, they made sure every person knew how to ride which took time. There was some heating issues cause it was incredibly hot and novice riders these Minor issues handled swiftly. Large group but everyone was tended to and in order. Great fun, good food, fun beach, Great crew. Id recommend to anyone.
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