Small Group Eastern Crete Heritage Tour: Immersive Exploration of Local Culture and History
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Fourni
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and culture of Eastern Crete on this small group tour. Visit traditional villages, explore historical sites, and experience the authentic charm of the island.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fourni - First destination will be the place called Fourni (1h away from HEraklion port). Fourni is a traditional Cretan village with a rich history located near Agios Nikolaos. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the village, witness its historical traditional architecture, and enjoy a coffee or fresh orange juice in one of the local cafes.
- Agios Nikolaos - The tour will then continue to Agios Nikolaos (almost 1h away from Fourni village), a town located on the northeastern coast of Crete. The road to the town takes an unusual route, offering a 30minutes stop at a fantastic viewpoint of Spinalonga, a breathtaking island fortress. Visitors can explore the town, visit the famous lake and stroll along the harbor. Agios Nikolaos is a popular tourist destination with a rich cultural heritage, charming architecture, and bustling atmosphere.
- Kritsa - Kritsa is a charming and traditional Cretan village located near Agios Nikolaos (15 min away). During this visit, guests will get to immerse themselves in the local culture and history as they explore the village’s narrow streets, quaint homes, and beautiful churches. Kritsa is known for its traditional architecture, intricate hand-woven textiles, and rich history, making it a must-visit destination for those interested in Cretan culture and heritage. After visiting Kritsa village there is a 1 hour drive back to the port of Heraklion.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Complimentary bottled water
- Coffee or orange juice at Fourni village
- Climate-controlled vehicle
What's Not Included
- Dinner
Additional Information
This excursion presents an opportunity for visitors to delve deep into the vibrant history and heritage of East Crete.
The journey includes a visit to the quaint village of Fourni, a stopover at the stunning Spinalonga viewpoint, a tour around the lovely town of Agios Nikolaos, and finally an encounter with the genuine charm of Kritsa village. This parade of East Crete’s varied splendor and antiquity is bound to captivate any traveler.
Emphasizing local customs, history, and heritage, this modest group tour (catering to up to 8 persons) for cruiseship passengers provides a unique chance to enhance their understanding and admiration for the Crete Island.
Location
Fourni
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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532mervem
Jan 8, 2024
Great tour - We loved the tour Elena designed for us (family of four persons). She was a very pleasant guide with a lot of attention to our needs, and a lot of explanation of the sights we passed. We have made wonderful memories. Elena knew the perfect spots to take pictures. She told us a lot about the history of the towns we visited.
And the tour was organized on a very short notice, but it was perfect.
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Hugh_p
Nov 11, 2023
Most relaxing and informative tour ever with Helen and by Cherry in Crete - This was a very well organised tour , well organised port also . Our guide Helen was extremely informative and gave a really good insight to Crete and life on Crete.We enjoyed the small Villages , coffee Salad and Wine plus Souvlaki What a wonderful way to live a relaxed life . We purchased a hand made linen table cloth and a real leather belt as memories
We cannot thank Cherry Travel enough and Helen . We thoroughly recommend and only wish we had 4 days or more , so will be back
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Robert
Oct 22, 2023
Fantastic - An outstanding tour! Our guide Helen was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and a wonderful person. Couldn’t have been happier with the tour. Highly recommend
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Robert_w
Oct 21, 2023
Great tour!! - Fantastic day! Jour guide Helen was outstanding!! Great communication from the Cherry Travel team. Highly recommend!!
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A7290lm_
Sep 17, 2023
Time spent with pleasure!!! - We all really enjoyed the excursion, it was sincere, comfortable, interesting🤗!!!
Thanks to the guide Elena, we learned a lot of new and interesting things, and most importantly, in a lively and humorous narrative))
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Paulie_c
Aug 14, 2023
Amazing tour! - This was one of the best tours we had while on our cruise. We were able to see sites as well as small, local villages that the big cruise bus tours can’t take you. Our tour guide, Helena was very knowledgeable about Greek history and made our visit to Crete very memorable. Highly recommend this tour!
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Zimm4fun
Jul 9, 2023
Best tour of Crete - Our tour guide Katelyn,was amazing. She took us on a tour around Crete,and accommodated special requests for scenic stops. It was very relaxed,she knew the area well, and very educational. You cannot go wrong with this tour.
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Onair392676
Jun 12, 2023
Super! - Well thought out tour program, very interesting locations. Educated, friendly tour guide. Time passed very quickly, not tiring, I recommend.
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284gabriellad
May 17, 2023
Rich and Authentic Tour - Elena was an amazing tour guide! She knew the ins and outs of all the little towns very well, as well as, the rich history behind them. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore authentic Greek culture. From homemade dishes at a local restaurant to amazing Birdseye views of the island, this was a 10 out of 10 tour. Get ready to take some amazing photos and have a personable, amazing time!
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