Best of Crete (3-days Tour package)

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

3 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Ideal for travelers short on time, this immersive private tour covers much of central, western, and eastern Crete in three days of sightseeing from Heraklion. Highlights include checking out the Knossos Archaeological Site and the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion, visiting the towns of Rethymno and Chania, and taking a short boat ride to the island of Spinalonga during summer. Note: Accommodations and meals are not included in the price of this tour.

Explore central, western, and eastern Crete in three days
Visit Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania, Spinalonga, Plaka, and Agios Nikolaos
Pickup and drop-off from Heraklion–elsewhere for added cost
Private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Snack Tasting

Meals
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

The pickup points of this tour refers to Heraklion district, if you request any other, might be in extra cost. Please request your pickup point, if your hotel/apartment is not listed. Thank you.

Arranged start time

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01/01/2024 - 12/31/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Itinerary

Day 1

The Minoans - Knossos palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with city tour

3 Stops

Knossos Archaeological Site

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Heraklion

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Day 2

West Crete - City of Chania and Rethymnon.

2 Stops

Rethymnon

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Chania Town

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Coastal Crete - The Eastern side of Crete - Elounda Spinalonga island

1 Stop

Spinalonga (Kalydon)

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is formal
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Best way to experience Crete!

VictorScott_B, May 2024

Our guides were a lot of fun to be with and seemed to know everything from mythology to historical facts to the best sites and the best restaurants! Couldn't have asked for more.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you dear travelers !!!

Great tour with well informed guide

Malcolm_M, May 2023

This tour began with a city tour of Iraklion around the old streets with Ira ending with a tasting of local pastries and coffee. We were then handed over to Katerina (an amazing guide with a professional archaeological background), our guide for the rest of the trip. After a visit to the archaeological museum to gain a great background in the history of the island, we visited the site of Knossos. The next day was a long one where we visited Chania with its historical Ottoman and Venetian influences, Rethymnon another old port with similar influences where we had lunch. On the way back to Iraklion we visited an interesting ceramic village. The third day involved a trip to the island of Spinalonga, a former fort and leper colony with a very interesting history, followed by a leisurely walk through Plaka. On reflection we wondered if we would have been better staying in Chania overnight to better appreciate the town. Didn’t feel like we had enough time to see everything we could have. The second day was long 8:30 to 6pm.