Highlights of Crete – 2 Days Tour to Knossos Palace Lasithi Plateau Rethymno and Chania
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This 2 days private tour is a journey through Crete’s natural beauty, ancient history, and traditional culture.
With its blend of stunning landscapes, mythological significance, and authentic local experiences, this tour offers a perfect escape into Crete’s most captivating regions.
As you ascend toward the plateau, you’ll pass through olive groves, vineyards, and small villages,with breathtaking views of the island’s rugged terrain.
The road winds through the mountains, offering panoramic views of the plateau below and the surrounding peaks of the Dikti Range, the driver guide,will stop to pick some aromatic herbs of the area and will explain how we use each herb.
One of the iconic features of the Lasithi Plateau is its traditional windmills, which were once used to pump water for irrigation.
On your tour, you’ll stop to admire these picturesque windmills and learn about their role in the region’s history.
Time to visit a 4th generation family-run olive oil factory, you’ll have the chance to explore every step of the production process, from tree to bottle.
Our expert guides will explain how the region’s climate and soil contribute to the rich flavors of the olives.
Afterward, enjoy a tasting session where you’ll sample a variety of olive oils, from delicate to robust, and learn how to pair them with food to enhance your culinary experience. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase fresh olive oil and other local products to bring a taste of Crete back home with you.
2nd Day, we’ll visit and explore Rethymno and Chania cities.
Rethymno is a charming coastal town on the island of Crete, known for its rich history, Venetian architecture, and vibrant cultural scene.
Located between Chania and Heraklion, Rethymno offers a unique blend of medieval charm and modern amenities. The town’s Venetian harbor, lined with cafes and restaurants, invites visitors to relax while enjoying views of colorful boats and historic buildings.
Chania is a picturesque town on the northwest coast of Crete, known for its rich history, Venetian architecture, and charming old town. The town blends various cultural influences, including Venetian, Ottoman, and Greek, creating a unique atmosphere.
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DepartureHeraklion
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Departure Time08:30
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Return Time18:00-19:00
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IncludedPick up and drop off from your accommodationEnglish speaking Driver GuidePrivate Transportation in Mercedes Benz VanLiability InsuranceAll fees and TaxesCoffee and Water
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Not IncludedLunch (optional)Personal expenses
2 Reviews
Best days of our trip in Greece.
Very well organised tour from the beginning to the end.
Our tour guide Spyros, is very knowledgeable entertaining and accommodating.
You could tell he really enjoy he’s job.
Would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you Spyros and Tours in Heraklion!
This was the best tour of our entire Greece 13 days trip!
We loved Crete because of Tours in Heraklion tour agency and our driver guide Spyros.
Spyros was a very personable,knowledgeable,informative and kind,with a lovely sense of humour (be ready to laugh all day long).
In the first day, we visited an olive oil press,(learned a lot about the olive oil) stopped at the 2400 years old massive Plane tree, explored the old windmills( the view is spectacular view from there) Lasithi Plateau villages, stopped to pick and eat fresh strawberrys, combined with a cold glass of Cretan white wine and Raki (a lot of fun).
Spyros bought for us a Greek yoghurt and honey, had Greek coffee in a traditional caffe and of course we stopped to taste some local fresh food in family tavern( goat meat and green beans were soooo delicious)
Our last stop was at the Palace of Knossos and we really loved that.
Second day, we visited Rethymno and Chania towns, both were amazing and very well preserved old Venetian and Ottoman architecture.
Definitely we’ll come back to explore more of this fabulous island and we highly recommend this tour to everyone.
Thank you for this wonderful experience guys!
Keep going this amazing hospitality.
❤️❤️🇬🇷🇬🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸