Secrets of West Crete & Rethymno Town Private Tour from Heraklion
Overview
Pair up with our top local insider & journey along the golden expanse of West Crete by the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle. Submerge into a bespoke adventure fueled by the shimmering authenticity of ancient villages, hospitable locals who live close to untouched nature, lavish gorges spilling their rivers into the sea & storied Byzantine Monasteries nestled among utopian wonders.
Tuck into the genuine flavors of our legendary forefathers. Unearth the archaic hamlet of King Agamemnon where water resources are pure, the temperature is ideal, & the local knowledge of food is an art. Prepare to be mesmerized by delicious aromas of slow-grilled lamb & melt-in-mouth river fish placed around an open fire straight in front of you.
Luxuriate along the seaside town of Rethymno wallowing in the charm of the labyrinthian streets & Venetian fortification. Revel in the glamour of the old town that makes it a minor playground for authentic street markets & eclectic wine-cocktail bars.
Tuck into the genuine flavors of our legendary forefathers. Unearth the archaic hamlet of King Agamemnon where water resources are pure, the temperature is ideal, & the local knowledge of food is an art. Prepare to be mesmerized by delicious aromas of slow-grilled lamb & melt-in-mouth river fish placed around an open fire straight in front of you.
Luxuriate along the seaside town of Rethymno wallowing in the charm of the labyrinthian streets & Venetian fortification. Revel in the glamour of the old town that makes it a minor playground for authentic street markets & eclectic wine-cocktail bars.
Inclusions
- Personal pick-up & drop-off with a flexibly adjusted pick-up time
- Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal
- Vehicle comforts: mineral water, fresh fruit & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities
- Private knowledgeable local insider guide
- Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
- Dine as locals do: restaurant & bar recommendations
- Full support from your travel planner before & during your day trip
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Heraklion Prefecture, Heraklion Prefecture, Crete
Get the inside track from your personal tour guide as you journey from the Rethymnon beach Southward to the emerald expanse of West Crete
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Spili, Spili, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
Delight in scenes of a historic Rethymno village with perennially flowing waters and amble its medicinal herb gardens
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Koxare to Asamotas Road, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 740 60 Greece
Encounter the enchanting wild beauty of Kourtaliotiko gorge and Kotsifou canyon fueled with natural scents and mesmeric sounds
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Holy Monastery of Preveli, Preveli, Rethymnon, Crete 74060 Greece
Visit the age-old Preveli monastery and get stimulated as we tell you its glorious story from way back
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Lappa, Lappa Springs, Argyroupolis, Crete 74055 Greece
Discover the hamlet of Argyroupoli built on the ancient city of Lappa enveloped with towering aged trees, lush landscape, and breezy waterfalls
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Argyroupolis, Argyroupolis, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
Discover the mountainous village of Argiroupolis built on the ancient Lappa city surrounded by towering age-old trees, lush landscape, and breezy waterfalls
Connect with the West Crete essence of scrumptious tastes from antiquity and let us guide your tour deep into the unspoiled local lifestyle
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno, Venetian Harbour, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
Stroll the pearled historic port of the old town Rethymno and unwind at its local-exclusive bars and cafés
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Anissaras, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Crete
This is a potential region for your personal pick up. Enjoy personal pick up and drop off service from any defined point of your region.
Pass By: Analipsi Beach, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14 Greece
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Gouves, Gouves, Crete
This is a potential region for your personal pick up. Enjoy personal pick up and drop off service from any defined point of your region.
Pass By: Kokkini Hani, Kokkini Hani, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Agia Pelagia Beach, Agia Pelagia, Crete 71500 Greece
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Fodele Beach, Fodele, Crete 71500 Greece
This is a potential region for your personal pick up. Enjoy personal pick up and drop off service from any defined point of your region.
Pass By: Bali, Bali, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
This is a potential region for your personal pick up. Enjoy personal pick up and drop off service from any defined point of your region.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Heraklion Prefecture, Heraklion Prefecture, Crete
Get the inside track from your personal tour guide as you journey from the Rethymnon beach Southward to the emerald expanse of West Crete
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Spili, Spili, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
Delight in scenes of a historic Rethymno village with perennially flowing waters and amble its medicinal herb gardens
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Koxare to Asamotas Road, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 740 60 Greece
Encounter the enchanting wild beauty of Kourtaliotiko gorge and Kotsifou canyon fueled with natural scents and mesmeric sounds
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Holy Monastery of Preveli, Preveli, Rethymnon, Crete 74060 Greece
Visit the age-old Preveli monastery and get stimulated as we tell you its glorious story from way back
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Lappa, Lappa Springs, Argyroupolis, Crete 74055 Greece
Discover the hamlet of Argyroupoli built on the ancient city of Lappa enveloped with towering aged trees, lush landscape, and breezy waterfalls
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Argyroupolis, Argyroupolis, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
Discover the mountainous village of Argiroupolis built on the ancient Lappa city surrounded by towering age-old trees, lush landscape, and breezy waterfalls
Connect with the West Crete essence of scrumptious tastes from antiquity and let us guide your tour deep into the unspoiled local lifestyle
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno, Venetian Harbour, Rethymnon, Crete Greece
Stroll the pearled historic port of the old town Rethymno and unwind at its local-exclusive bars and cafés
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Anissaras, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Crete
This is a potential region for your personal pick up. Enjoy personal pick up and drop off service from any defined point of your region.
Pass By: Analipsi Beach, Analipsi, Hersonissos, Crete 700 14 Greece
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Gouves, Gouves, Crete
This is a potential region for your personal pick up. Enjoy personal pick up and drop off service from any defined point of your region.
Pass By: Kokkini Hani, Kokkini Hani, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
One of the potential regions of your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Agia Pelagia Beach, Agia Pelagia, Crete 71500 Greece
This is one of the potential regions for your personal pick up and drop off.
Pass By: Fodele Beach, Fodele, Crete 71500 Greece
This is a potential region for your personal pick up. Enjoy personal pick up and drop off service from any defined point of your region.
Pass By: Bali, Bali, Rethymnon Prefecture, Crete
This is a potential region for your personal pick up. Enjoy personal pick up and drop off service from any defined point of your region.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
GabrielPetcu62
September 2019
The trip was as expected: professional & excellent in sites, views, food & info. The driver, Alexander, told us the history of all the places we came through, with nice details on specific places. We enjoyed all the sites we visited, springs, small taverns, monasteries, view-points, restaurant &...
The trip was as expected: professional & excellent in sites, views, food & info. The driver, Alexander, told us the history of all the places we came through, with nice details on specific places. We enjoyed all the sites we visited, springs, small taverns, monasteries, view-points, restaurant & food, accompanied with an excellent conversation he adapted to our interests. Highly recommended!nadia_lov
July 2019
Thanks a lot to Snami Travel for such an unforgettable trip and especially thanks to your guide who makes you fall in love with this stunning city of beauty!
Thanks a lot to Snami Travel for such an unforgettable trip and especially thanks to your guide who makes you fall in love with this stunning city of beauty!lacastadiva
April 2023
Wir hatten einen sehr komfortablen Bus und einen bemerkenswert netten, gebildeten und spannenden Reiseführer, Nektarios, der insbesondere auf die Fragen und Interessen der Teenager ganz toll einging. Die Tour ging zu einem Bergsee, in die Altstadt Von Rethymno und in ein Bergdorf, unterwegs gab e...
Wir hatten einen sehr komfortablen Bus und einen bemerkenswert netten, gebildeten und spannenden Reiseführer, Nektarios, der insbesondere auf die Fragen und Interessen der Teenager ganz toll einging. Die Tour ging zu einem Bergsee, in die Altstadt Von Rethymno und in ein Bergdorf, unterwegs gab es typisch griechisches Mittagessen. Wir waren begeistert423matthiase
May 2022
Mit dem privaten Reiseführer ( Nektarios - ein wandelndes Lexikon :-) ) einen super Tag in Westkreta verbracht .
Mit dem privaten Reiseführer ( Nektarios - ein wandelndes Lexikon :-) ) einen super Tag in Westkreta verbracht .7936oksana
September 2020
Хотим с дочкой поблагодарить за замечательную и познавательную поездку с несравненным водителем Александром и возможностью насладиться красотами Крита 🇬🇷♥️😊 Прекрасно-проведённый день пролетел очень быстро, но оставил неизгладимые впечатления. Обязательно приедем в следующем году, чтобы продолжит...
Хотим с дочкой поблагодарить за замечательную и познавательную поездку с несравненным водителем Александром и возможностью насладиться красотами Крита 🇬🇷♥️😊 Прекрасно-проведённый день пролетел очень быстро, но оставил неизгладимые впечатления. Обязательно приедем в следующем году, чтобы продолжить наше знакомство с Критом!!!!F768TTchristinad
May 2023
We had an amazing trip with Tina and Stefanos. They treat you like family and let us customize the end of the trip a little so we could spend more time at a place we were very eager to see. The van is clean and Stefanos is a great driver and such a sweetheart. Tina is now practically family to us...
We had an amazing trip with Tina and Stefanos. They treat you like family and let us customize the end of the trip a little so we could spend more time at a place we were very eager to see. The van is clean and Stefanos is a great driver and such a sweetheart. Tina is now practically family to us and we love her and couldn’t recommend this trip enough! Highly suggest this company to anyone visiting Crete.