Tours in Crete - Cretan Activities

Tours in Crete – Cretan Activities

Crete
Multi Day Tours

Discover our numerous existing tours, that are currently available for your exploration and enjoyment.

Cretan Activities & Culinary Experiences 2023 /2024

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1. Heraklion Walking Tour
Every Sunday – Duration 2 1⁄2 h (10:00-12:30)

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at Eleftherias Square in front of
Astoria Capsis Hotel at 10.00 to start to explore the historical city center of Heraklion. Visit,
along with your expert tour host, Heraklion’s major monuments. Travel through time and its
rich history. Discover a city’s past and present that combines old with new. The 7th
labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of famous painter El Greco and writer
Nikos Kazantzakis. On this tour hear stories about Heraklion’s turbulent past and visit its
legendary churches, fountains, and monuments like Saint Minas Cathedral, and Lion’s Square (here
you will have the opportunity to taste Traditional Cretan Mpougatsa and raki). Continue with
Tito’s Church, Heraklion Town Hall, Kule’s Fortress, and other Venetian monumental buildings.
Return to the terminal in front of Astoria Capsis Hotel at 12:30.

Price:// Adult: €42,00 pp //Child 2-11,99: €21 pp //Private Fees: €100 //
Included Professional T/L, Mpougatsa & Raki Tasting, VAT, and all legal taxes included
Not Included Pick up-drop off transfer, gratuities, anything that is not specified in the program
as included
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2.Ηeraklion Walking Tour with Archaeological Museum
Every Sunday – Duration 4h (08:30-12:30)

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at Eleftherias Square in front of
Astoria Capsis Hotel at 08.30 to start visiting the Heraklion Archeological Museum, the
second biggest in Greece, after the Museum of Athens. The tour begins with the introduction of the
oldest findings of Crete from 6000bc, then of the highlight Minoan palaces of Knossos, Festos,
Mallia and Zakros. The tour continues with objects from cemeteries, shrines, and houses and ends
with the Minoan frescoes of Knossos.
When we finish with the visit to the Archaeological Museum, at approximately 10.00, we will
start to explore the historical city center of Heraklion. Visit, along with your expert tour host,
Heraklion’s major monuments…. travel through time and its rich history. Discover a city’s past and
present that combines old with new. The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here,
the birthplace of famous painter El Greco and writer Nikos Kazantzakis. On this tour hear stories
about Heraklion’s turbulent past and visit its legendary churches, fountains, and monuments like
Saint Minas Cathedral, Lion’s Square (here you will have the opportunity to taste Traditional
Cretan Mpougatsa and raki). Continue with Tito’s Church, Heraklion Town Hall, Kule’s Fortress, and other Venetian monumental buildings. Return to the terminal in front of Astoria Capsis

Price: //Adult: 70 € pp //Child 2-11,99: 35 € pp //Private Fees: 200 €
Included // Professional Escort, Professional Guide, Mpougatsa & Raki Tasting, VAT, and all legal
taxes included
Not Included // Pick up-drop off transfer, Entrance fees to the archaeological sites
(Ad:12,00€ /Ch:6,00€), Whispers, Gratuities, Anything that is not specified in the program as included
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3.Κnossos Palace Half Day
Every Monday – Duration 3h (08:30-11:30)

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at Eleftherias Square in front of
Astoria Capsis Hotel at 08.30 and drive 5km to the southeast of the city to visit the Knossos Palace
which was built from 1700 to 1400 BC. Advanced architectural techniques were used in its
construction, and sections of the palace stood up to 5 stories high. Settlements in Knossos date
as far back as the Neolithic period. Neolithic remains from around 7000 BC are found
throughout Crete. Explore the ruins of the ancient Minoan civilization. Knossos Palace featured
1,300 rooms connected by corridors, a theater, and extensive storerooms, which held large
clay containers of oil, grains, dried fish, beans, and olives – often with gold hidden beneath. The
site was discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos. The excavations in Knossos began in 1900
A.D. by the English archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans and his team, and they continued for 35 years.
After the visit to the site, we return to our terminal in front of Astoria Capsis Hotel at 11:30.
Price: //Adult: 74 € pp //Child 2-11,99: 37 € pp //Private Fees: 200 €

Included Air-conditioned Motorcoach, Professional Guide, VAT, and all legal taxes included
Not Included Pick up-drop off transfer, Entrance fees to the archaeological sites (Ad:15,00€
/Ch:8,00€), Whispers, Gratuities, Anything that is not specified in the program as included
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Cooking Class at the Cretan Spiti (10:00 – 16:00)
Price pp: 120,00 euro / Children: 60,00 euro pp
Private Operation + 200,00 euro
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Traditional Village Bakery Class & Tour (inc. Lunch)
large group/time of operation upon request & discussion
Price pp: 100,00 euro/ Children: 50,00 euro pp
Private Operation +200,00 euro
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Hiking Adventure (inc.Lunch) (10:00 – 16:00)
Price pp: 110,00 euro / Children: 55,00 euro pp
Private Operation +200,00 euro
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Cretan Villages with Traditional Lunch (10:00 -16:00)
Price pp: 110,00 euro / Children: 55,00 euro pp
Private Operation +200,00 euro
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Wine Tasting (inc. Lunch) (10:00 – 16:00)
Price pp: 120,00 euro
Private Operation + 200,00 euro
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Day Tours in Crete 2024
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Classic and Authentic Day Tour (1D)
Operates every Wednesday
Price pp from Heraklion & Rethymno: 131,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Private Operation +500,00 euro
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Explore the Nature of Crete (1D)
Operates every Thursday
Price pp from Heraklion & Rethymno: 133,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Private Operation +500,00 euro
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Across North Crete (1D)
Operates every Friday
Price pp from Heraklion & Rethymno: 133,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Private Operation +500,00 euro
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Spinalonga Island Tour (1D)
Operates every Sunday
Price pp from Heraklion: 146,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Private Operation +500,00 euro
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Multiday Tours in Crete 2024
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Discover South Western Crete (2D/1N)
Operates from Thursday to Friday
Price pp from Heraklion & Rethymno: 401,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Single Supplement: 70,00 euro
3rd person adult reduction: 10%
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Discover Eastern & South Crete I (3D/2N)
Operates from Monday to Wednesday
Price pp from Heraklion & Rethymno: 589,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Private Supplement: 1.500 euro
Single Supplement: 95,00 euro
3rd person adult reduction: 10%
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Discover Eastern & South Crete II (4D/3N)
Operates from Monday to Thursday
Price pp from Heraklion & Rethymno: 833,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Private Supplement: 2.000 euro
Single Supplement: 165,00 euro
3rd person adult reduction: 10%
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Discover Eastern and Central Crete (5D/4N)
Operates from Monday to Friday
Price pp from Heraklion & Rethymno: 1073,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Private Supplement: 2.500 euro
Single Supplement: 234,00 euro
3rd person adult reduction: 10%
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8 Days Discover Authentic Crete (8D/7N)
Operates from Saturday to Saturday
Price pp from Heraklion: 1349,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Private (1-8 pax) supplement: 2.500 euro
Single Supplement: 384,00 euro
3rd person adult reduction: 10%
Price pp from Chania: 1557,00 euro/ Children: -50%
Private (1-8 pax) supplement: 3.000 euro
Single Supplement: 404,00 euro
3rd person adult reduction: 10%
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The Jewels of the Aegean Sea – Island Hopping
Operates every Saturday
Low Season
Price pp: 1.411 euro/ Children: -50%
Single Supplement: 479,00 euro
3rd person adult reduction: 10%
High Season
Price pp: 1.693 euro/ Children: -50%
Single Supplement: 575,00 euro
3rd person adult reduction: 10%
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