The unexpected side of Crete
How about going beyond the beaten paths
of an island that has it all?
When is it best to travel?
This is an all year round destination. However, early April to mid October is dryer.
Is this trip for me?
How could it not be for you? It combines everything for every taste and need. Couples, families and small groups of people will have the time of their lives!
Crete is “a country within a country”
Full of tastes, colors, culture, music and lovely people! Following a scenic route between the coasts and the mainland, we will show you the true essence and the heartbeat of Crete in 7 days.
A program designed by “locals”;
we will get you far from just the known landmarks of the most important cities of Chania, Rethymno and Heraklion. We will reveal to you well-kept treasures and secret routes to old houses in lush green valleys, Byzantine neighborhoods and colorful villages.
Are you ready to “travel in time”?
In “Knossos”, the oldest city of Europe a fairy tale palace full of myths about the Labyrinth, the Minotaur, King Minos, Theseus & Ariadne.
Shhhh…don’t tell anyone!
There are exciting myths and stories behind less known sites, monasteries, castles and ancient walls that will surprise you.
Ready for a bit of “adventure”?
Hike along the old Heraklion’s city walls or the Imbros’ Gorge, paddle in a canoe kayak at the one and only natural lake in Crete, take traditional pottery classes, participate in the olive harvesting, learn the secrets of the Cretan cuisine by locals, feel the warm Libyan waters on your skin.
In a nutshell…
- Trek at the longest gorge in Europe
- Look for and explore the cave that Zeus was born in
- Leave your footprint on a sandy beach
- Relax under the shade of olive trees
- Drink “raki” with the locals
- Enjoy your stay at a renovated old olive factory hotel
- Practice your creativity skills in fine arts during a pottery class
- Trigger your taste buds at a wine tasting in an old winery in a village
- Discover well kept secrets of the local cuisine, the healthiest in the world
Checking Out?
- 3-night accommodation in Athens and 6 nights in Crete
- half board
- transfers
- visits
- personal guide
- throughout activities
- taxes