Tours
A spectacular tour (Preveli Monastery)
The excursion begins with the late Minoan cemetery Armenoi, a village on the south of Rethymno. Archaeologists have retrieved many burial compartments, many of which had been sealed since the time of...
MoreA Walking Tour of Old Rethymnon, including Museum and Fortress
There is evidence that humans inhabited Rethymnon as early as 1600 BC (Late Minoan III) if not before. There are also many vestiges of Medieval, Renaissance, and Turkish occupation that mix elegantly...
MoreAgia Irini Nunnery and the Mili Gorge
Recommended as a half-day activity, ideal for families with young children.
The program begins at the Monastery of Agia Irini (Santa Irene) at the foot of Mt. Vrisinas about 5 kms south of...
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Eleftherna of the Homer times
This schedule combines an exclusive private guide in the ancient city of Eleftherna and an acquaintance with the contemporary economy in the Greek rural society, the cheesemaker, the diner owner, the...
MoreMedieval Heraklion and the Historical Museum of Crete
This tour begins at the most important medieval fortification network of the entire Mediterranean Sea. The walls of Chandax (Latinized as Candia, the former name of Heraklion) were built in the 16th...
MoreA Cretan Odyssey
Day 1. Minoan Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum a walk through the historic section of Heraklion (overnight: Heraklion). Knossos is one of the most famous archeological sites...
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Unknown Crete: Exploration in 4WD (Moni Koudouma)
This excursion, of a full day, includes guiding the Asterousia Mount on South Central Crete in 4WD suitable for adventures on rough terrain. The drive is picturesque, with an impressive view of...
MoreHeraklion, Its History and Culture: A Walking Tour
Heraklion, the capital and largest city of Crete, abounds with buildings, monuments, and churches that bear witness to its centuries-old history, among them the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, ...
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