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The city of Heraklion, since it was founded always faced water shortages, due to the lack of water resources in a relative proximity.

Set on the foot of the mount Vrysina, on the northeast of the city of Rethymnon, the Holy Monastery of Agia Irini is one of the oldest in Crete and it is dated from the 2nd Byzantine period.

A village of 1238 inhabitants found at an altitude of 140 meters. On the west of the village lies a unique habitat, the Kalesano stream of 5 km length.

Only 15km east of Hora Sfakion is located the Venetian Fortress of Frangokastello

Komitades is a village in the Sfakia region 4km north-east of Hora Sfakion, located precisely at the exit of the Imbros Gorge.

The village of Imbros is located exactly at the center of the small homonymous plateau, 55km south-east of Hania at a height of 780m.

We are proud to announce the creation of the *Tourist Guides of Crete Travel Agency*, a travel company that offers a complete package of hotel, transportation and guide services both for the tourist and the business traveler. This company is the idea of a dedicated group of senior Cretan guides…

The Imbros Gorge, east of Samaria and parallel to it with a length of 8km, is one of the most well-known, much-frequented gorges in the White Mountains.

Sfakia is a coastal settlement of 350 residents. It played a leading role in all the Cretan uprisings against the Venetians and Ottomans and the wild character of its landscape has always provided a refuge for Cretans who were being pursued.

The plateau of Omalos, at an altitude of 1080m with an extent of 25 square kilometers, mainly inhabited during the summer months.

This is one name for two different settlements, the old and the new (inside and out) – Ayia Roumeli.

At a distance of 42km from Hania, the longest gorge in Europe begins, the well-known Samaria Gorge.

It is situated 16km to the southeast of Heraklion, in Archanes town, a suburb called “tourkogitonia” (Turkish neighbourhood).

​Vathypetro the place where a Minoan rural villa of the 16th century b.C. was brought to light.

Archanes is a picturesque village very famous for its typical Cretan architecture. Most of the houses have been restored recently and Archanes has won the second award as “the best restored village in Europe”.

The city walls of Venetian Candia, one of the major defense strategy and military achievements of its time.

Loggia is a very elegant building, one of the most picturesque monuments of Venetian architecture on Crete.

The first chapel of Agios Minas, the small Agios Minas as the locals call it, was built in 1735 and hosted -for the first time after the Turkish occupation - the Cretan cathedral.

Built during the first period of Venetian rule by the Cistercian monks of the 12th century, and later occupied by the Dominican Order, the Catholic church of Peter and Paul, located just next to the sea-wall

North East of the Cathedral of St. Minas is the Nave of the monastery of St. Catherine of Sinai, succursal of the homonymous monastery.

Approximately 500m south of the Cathedral of St. Minas, within the historical district of Heraklion we have the church of St. Matthew.

Diktaion Andron Cave on Lasithi plateau is regarded as Zeus’s birth place.

Lato is considered to be the best preserved city in Classical - Hellenistic period in Crete and one of the best preserved in Greece.

The name was given after the water mills that existed in the past all along the gorge and were used to grind the wheat of the nearby villages

A village 12km away from Rethymno that still lives its own past. Spreading at 360m altitude to the north east of Vrisinas mountain the well preserved settlement is impressive. 360 residents liven up the historic village.

Agios Nikolaos, the capital of Lasithi prefecture since 1904, is situated on the north seaside of Mirabello bay and measures 27 000 residents approximately.

The Byzantine church of Panagia one of the most important and better preserved churches in Crete.

The Village of Kritsa is one of the oldest villages on Crete and retains even today elements of the Venetian architecture.

Built the southern coast of Crete, 80km from Iraklion, amongst caves occupied by hermits.

Arolithos the traditional Cretan village is a thematic and multiuse park. Its philosophy is based on the Cretan culture & traditions.

The Venetian Cathedral of Saint Mark in Candia was built in the town square in 1239. Today it hosts the municipal gallery.

Probably the oldest church in Heraklion with the initial building erected during the 10th century after the reconquest of Crete by the Byzantine general Nikiforos Fokas in 961 AD.

Exquisite museum of Cretan Ethnology offers a well-rounded exhibition of the cultural and traditional life on Crete.

On the south coast, 11km to the south-west of Phaistos the Matala caves offer an extraordinary sight.

​The second most important ancient city of Crete, after Knossos.

The Commonwealth War cemetery lies 5 km to the east of Chania, by the old village of Souda, hosting 1527 graves of British, Australian and New Zealanders soldiers and officers.

Inaugurated in 1973 an exhibition with the view to displaying and preserving the Greek naval heritage.

Finds from Chania town along with various archaeological sites in Chania prefecture are exhibited in chronological order in the archaeological collection of Chania prefecture which is hosted in an impressive building of the Venetian era.

One of the most important archaeological sites of Crete, located 3 km. west of Phaistos Palace.

Tilisos village is 13 km away from Heraklion, en route to Anoyia, on an elevation of c. 200m. It is just outside of the village, that three big Minoan houses (villas) where discovered.

A folklore Museum of the village established in 1995.

The two villages, Ano and Kato Assites are located at the eastern foothills of mount Ida, on the elevation of 480 and 450m. respectively.

Αrtifacts from Neolithic and Minoan excavations of Crete are displayed in 14 galleries, as well as the collection of Hellenistic and Roman sculptures in two galleries. On the first floor, are the marvelous Minoan Frescoes displayed in a big gallery, and the exhibits of the Historical Period, displayed in 8…

One of the most important sites of Crete, located in south central Crete, towards Moires.

It is the biggest in size Minoan Palace of Crete, and lots of its architectural features were copied in the rest of the Minoan Palaces.

According to written documentation, the Monastery was established in the 15th c. AD and is considered to be one of the oldest in Crete.

A very picturesque small village on an altitude of 620m.

It is a small village between Gonies and Astiraki villages, and on 540 m. elevation.

Located along the north coast of the Malevizi district, it consists of a main spring, a lagoon and a river, as well as a marshland of about half a sq. km. around.

The archaeological Museum of Gazi displays approx. 500 ancient objects from a private collection and from various excavations around.

Milia is an authentic 17th century mountain settlement which has been transformed into and eco-friendly tourist complex; it seems to have sprouted from the lands of Crete. A glorious location boasting exceptional rugged beauty in the area of Kissamos. Placed among plane trees, chestnut trees, and mountain tops reaching the…

The ultimate highlands of the island of Crete, the so-called Madares, are located in the White Mountains. The quest of this hike is Mt. Pachnes: at 2453m it stands second only by a mere 3 meters to Mt. Psiloritis at 2456m. This adventure calls for travel in 4 x 4…

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 the burial ceremony, and a vaulted tomb. These tombs provided a treasure of evidence regarding the burial architecture…

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 with the modern town. These traces of history past combined with a vibrant present are soul food for…

This program combines a visit to the ancient Greek city of Lato with a hike of the Kritsa Gorge. One of the most important Doric cities on the island, the ruins of fortified Lato date to the 5th and 4th centuries BC and occupies an exquisitely defensible position overlooking Mirabello…

We welcome you to the only walking tour of old town Chania conducted by officially licensed Greek tourist guides. This is a fun tour exploring the old town past and present. Starting at the orthodox cathedral Trimartiri we will walk the maze of back streets through the former Ottoman quarter…

Crete lends itself to a number of adventures apart from the touristic path. This is one of them. Arhanes, on the first stop, a village situated in the green valleys on the south of Heraklion. We will visit the local Museum of Minoan Archaeology and enjoy a coffee break in…

This unique programme focuses on Cretan countryside south and west of Heraklion town, the changing scenery, the wine and olive oil production as well as the traditional way of producing cheese. We will visit the next village, Kalesa, where the family oil press is located; we will discuss olives and…

Malevisi is a municipality to the west-southwest of Heraklion. This program features several highlights of the region. It starts at the Gazi Archeological Museum that displays a new collection of local artifacts. Following the old road of Crete, we will then arrive and hike (about 2 kms) the Almyros 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 Rethymnon. One of the oldest monasteries on Crete (built before 1352), it now operates as a nunnery.…

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 ceramist, and the farmer. Besides, we will learn how to cook delicious dishes of the Greek cuisine. The day…

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 century when Crete was still under Venetian domination; designed by Michele Samischeli, a military architect and urban planner…

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 in Greece and Europe, and marks the beginning of the Bronze Age civilization, known as the Minoan. The Palace of…

The White Mountains of western Crete are among the most spectacular in southern Europe. This Alpine landscape consists of more than 150 peaks, 50 of which are over 2000m; there are also more than 50 gorges. The Imbros Gorge is one of them. Its 7 km of almost flat, slightly…

The Gorge of Samaria is the longest and most spectacular in Europe. Next to Knossos, it is the second most visited tourist attraction on the island. Located in the White Mountains of western Crete, Samaria has been a national park since 1962 and is home to hundreds of species of…

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 remote villages, monasteries and hidden seashores. We visit Koudouma monastery and ascend to the Minoan hill sanctuary on…

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We begin our tour with a visit at the Alexakis family winery, where a tour will be given, accompanied by a wine tasting. Afterwards we continue to the village of Kalessa where we will look at the olive press facilities, with a possibility of a short walk in an olive…

Assites is located 23 km south of Heraklion on the picturesque eastern slopes of Mt Ida (Psiloritis). This was an area of Cretan resistance during the Ottoman occupation and the location of some of the oldest monasteries on the island, one of which, Gorgolaini, is on our agenda. The village…

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, Morozini Fountain, The Venetian Loggia, Agios Minas, St. Titus Church, and the Historical Museum.

This excursion offers the exclusive experience of visiting two main archaeological sites (Gortyna and Phaistos) and a European Community award-winning Cretan Folk Museum (Voroi), accommodation overnight in the traditional village Zaros –nested on the foot of Ida mountain- , the joy of the culinary enchantment by Vivi Kalaitzaki, mother of…

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This tour starts from Heraklion and combines a relaxed scenic drive along the northern coast with visits at an historical monastery as well as the two most picturesque towns on the island. All Greeks regard Arkadi monastery as a bulwark and symbol of freedom. The site of the 1866 battle…

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We will visit Knossos, the largest and most famous of the Minoan palaces, the residence of the mythical King Minos and the monster Minotaur, a multi-acre complex of royal apartments, elaborate staircases, storage and craft areas, the first European theater, and a throne room with the original Bronze Age throne.…

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The mountainous village of Zaros, 45 km off Heraklion, is known for its water springs amongst others.

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We will spend the day on Idis mountain, or Psiloritis, reliving its history, exploring the natural environment, getting to know the way of living of the locals. We begin with the archaeological site of Tilisos –the villas there date from the Early Bronze Age, Minoan times. Later, we ascend the…

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