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Lisa_J, Oct 2026
This is the best of Crete!
We had a truly unique and memorable tour with George! This private tour allowed our folks with mobility issues to tour the spectacular Knossos Palace at a relaxed pace. George was very keen to the weather and our ship schedule in helping us to maximize our time.
Thanks to George for providing access to truly authentic Crete experiences!! We chose to do the winery and olive oil mill tours which were both phenomenal! The Stilianou Winery property was beautiful with olive and grape vines creating an idyllic setting. The wine tasting offered exposure to several greek grape varieties and be sure to try the yummy cheese plate pairing! The Politakis Olive Oil Mill tour and tasting gave us so much appreciation for quality EVOO varieties and the interesting production process.
In between stops, George provided an insightful overview of Crete and Minoan history both real and mythological! We appreciated our informative and tasty day in Crete!
Belinda_L, Oct 2026
Great tour of Knossos and Heraklion Museum
Our guide Akrivi was wonderful- very knowledgeable about Minoan culture, archeology and historical context. She was also a very engaging storyteller who help bring this amazing ancient civilization to life. I highly recommend doing both the visit to Knossos and them then the Heraklion museum to get a more complete picture.
Jolanta_V, Oct 2026
Our excursion was...
Our excursion was excellent, despite the weather at the time. Our guide, Spyros, provided a fascinating introduction to Cretan culture. We recommend this tour to anyone visiting Crete, whether for the first time or as a returning visitor. Thank you very much!
Michelle_V, Oct 2026
Great experience with...
Great experience with amazing tour guides! They are so fun and enjoy their jobs! Great way to explore Heraklion and is a good length of time! Get directions from the app if you’re driving or taxi to a pickup point! Don’t forget a towel and swim suit (flip flops too)
Ingvild_L, Oct 2026
So much fun!
Amazing experience. Stavros was an incredible guide. We felt welcomed the instant he pulled in to the driveway of the hotel. The tour was perfectly planned with lots of stops. I took my 15 year old niece, who loved the tour (one of her interest are greek mythology). Seeing the cave was her highlight. This is worth every penny. When I return to Crete I will book a tour with this company again🤩
Louis_M, Sep 2026
A great excursion with a wonderful guide!
Our travel guide, Apostolos, is one of the best guides we have met in all the traveling we have done. He was informative, entertaining and knew his history. He answered all our questions and left us with a better understanding of Crete’s history. He kept us laughing the entire excursion. We wish him the best.
John_O, Sep 2026
An outstanding day with Mike!
We had an absolutely wonderful day touring Crete with Mike! The tour was exceptionally well organized and perfectly timed, allowing us to experience so much without ever feeling rushed.
Mike’s commentary throughout the day was excellent—informative, interesting, and full of great insight into the history, culture, and traditions of Crete. Visiting Knossos Palace, the Lasithi Plateau, the charming mountain villages, the olive oil tasting, and Zeus’s Cave gave us such a wonderful variety of experiences.
The lunch stop was also excellent. The restaurant Mike chose was fantastic, with great food and a beautiful setting. Lunch was at our own expense, but it was absolutely worth it.
The comfortable mini bus made the long day very enjoyable, and Mike was an excellent driver and guide. His knowledge, timing, and attention to detail really made the entire experience special.
We highly recommend Mike to anyone wanting to see the highlights of Crete while also getting a genuine feel for the island and its culture. It was one of the best days of our trip!
Christian_V, Sep 2026
Wonderful Snorkeling Experience
My wife and I booked this snorkeling experience and had an excellent time! Basil, Andrea and team were very knowledgeable and personable. We had so much fun using the DPV scooters and were able to see so much. On our tour, Andrea was very informed about the local marine life and history and was able to teach us so much about the Souda bay and the surrounding Mediterranean Sea. Both my wife and I were coincidentally stung by jellyfish and Basil/Andrea were able to quickly help take care of us, which we appreciated. We could not recommend this experience more!
Danielle_J, Aug 2026
This boat trip experience...
This boat trip experience was 10/10. The night before we received a message to say we were upgraded to a larger boat at no extra cost with the same itinerary included and this did not disappoint. We were able to lay at the front and there was room for all to enjoy without feeling at all crowded. The ride out was a little choppy but really fun and enjoyable. We the stopped at Dia for the perfect amount of time which I believe was around 2.5-3 hours. The drinks were great lots of choice with beer, wine and soft drinks, the crew later made us some really tasty cocktails that also kept flowing. The activities were fun and there was so much to do. There was not many other boats in the bay at the same time so it felt very picturesque and so much room to enjoy the activities. We were cooked our meals and there was other snacks to enjoy this was a great meal too absolutely zero complaints. The crew were fantastic and really helpful. I felt very relaxed and safe, with also enjoying some fun activities, great food and drinks taking in beautiful scenery. 100% recommend. Great value for money.
Jamie_M, Aug 2026
Excellent day trip!
We had an amazing day! The boat is very clean and comfortable, the staff onboard are amazing and very helpful! The travel time to the island is around 1 hour with amazing views all the way. Once you reach the island you get to swim in beautiful clear water and use snorkeling equipment and paddle boards. The staff have life jackets available if needed but the water is quite salty so you naturally float very easily. The food we was served was prawns with pasta, Greek salad with bread and fruit after. It was absolutely delicious and fresh! Could not recommend this trip any higher!
Mikheil_T, Jul 2026
Wonderful Experience with a Highly Knowledgeable Guide
I had a wonderful time on the Knossos tour! It lasted about an hour and a half and was incredibly informative from start to finish. Our guide was fantastic—so knowledgeable and passionate, which really brought the history to life. We also loved that we had some free time to explore the site on our own after the guided portion ended. Highly recommend this tour!
Meagan_B, Jun 2026
There were so many fun...
There were so many fun activities included for all ages, from stand-up paddleboards and snorkeling to the inflatable slide. The food was also absolutely delicious, and everything was very well organised.
A huge thank you to Daniel and Joanna, who went above and beyond with their communication, organisation, and genuine willingness to help. I was especially grateful after I dropped my phone into 12 metres of water. They immediately jumped into action, helped recover it, and somehow managed to get it back for me, something I’ll never forget!
The only thing to keep in mind is that if you’re prone to seasickness, the ride can get a little bumpy depending on the wind conditions.
Overall, an amazing experience with a fantastic crew. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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