Picturesque Western Crete In Mini Group: Authentic Local Villages and Venetian Architecture Tour
4.9
9 Ratings
Melidoni
Experience the real Western Crete on the Picturesque West Crete tour. Explore authentic local villages, admire Venetian architecture, and enjoy breathtaking views. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Melidoni Cave - Explore mysterious Melidoni Cave rich in history.
- Margarites - Explore narrow picturesque streets of traditional village and try yourself as ceramist and create small masterpiece from clay on pottery wheel.
- Lake Kournas - It is the only natural lake on Crete. You can explore it by renting a catamaran and meet its habitats birds and cute turtles. Also you can have a delicious dinner, tasting juicy lamb ribs or traditional Cretan dishes.
- Rethymnon Old Town - Our journey’s last stop is in town of Rethymno. There is unbelievable combination of Venetian, Turkish and of course Greek and Cretan architecture attracts everybody to explore it.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water included
- Ticket for Melidoni Cave included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Dinner
Additional Information
Looking to immerse yourself in the genuine allure of Western Crete? Well, your chance is here! Our ‘Scenic West Crete’ package is an exclusive opportunity to experience the iconic attributes of Crete from a whole new viewpoint! This tour introduces you to the untouched, original essence of Crete, far-removed from the usual tourist stops. As our expert guide leads you on this journey, you’ll be able to explore authentic hamlets and a charming town boasting Venetian constructs, experience the island’s only natural landmark - a stunning lake, and be captivated by the picturesque, breathtaking scenes. As we traverse, our seasoned guide will acquaint you with remarkable tales and historic lore pertaining to Greece and Crete specifically. It’s a guarantee that this tour will leave you feeling gratified and happy about making the most out of your day!
Location
Melidoni Cave
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(9 Ratings)
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Pioneer14795619918
Oct 11, 2023
Wonderful guide and interesting excursion - Wonderful guide Elena, she talks about everything very interestingly, including local news, since she is local. There were four of us, two young couples, and we were allowed to take a small dog. We had a wonderful time, saw the cave, the potters' town, the lake, and Rethymno. We swam in the lake and had lunch at the tavern.
Only positive impressions! Thanks Elena.
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La98be
Sep 28, 2023
A great day trip! - We were lucky and had this as a private tour. Katarine was a friendly guide with a extensive knowledge about Crete, the history and traditions. We had a great day with a lot of variety between city and nature. We loved exploring this island!
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A5638np_
Sep 20, 2023
Day trip to Santorini and excursion to the Palace of Knossos and the Cave of Zeus - Julia, good evening! We visited two excursions from your Ivan Susanin). We were very tired, since we traveled for two days in a row, but this is pleasant fatigue!!! Thank you very much for an unforgettable experience! Another special thank you to the guide Elena - she told the history of the Ancient World so interestingly that it was impossible to get distracted so as not to miss anything! And Santorini is a fairy tale. Thank you very much for the comfortable seats on the catamaran. I wish you to continue to give people joy and new experiences!!!
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Diana_w
Aug 2, 2023
Great tour of Crete with Katarina. - Our guide,Katarina, was very knowledgeable and helpful. She tailored our tour to our family group and our interests. We had a wonderful time touring Crete with her.
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G1428wwsavannahb
May 25, 2023
Can we go again? 😄 - Wow!! We were hesitant to book this because of the cost but so glad we did. Salanas (sp?) was so knowledgeable about Crete and the places we went. The tour lasted from 9a-6p and we definitely saw so much of the island that would wouldn’t have seen without her. She guided us but allowed us to walk the villages independently and shop around. Book with them now!!
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Wioleta2011
Oct 30, 2022
Fab - The tour was very interesting and overall I had a nice day out.
The tour meant to be for few people but it turned out to be a private one with myself only which was fantastic.
The only thing to mention is that I have been asked to pay for entry to the Melidoni Cave which originally the entry free was included in price.
I would recommend this tour to everyone who wants to enjoy day out.
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Joleneq2017
Oct 11, 2022
Beautiful Crete Adventures! - Lidie from Cherry Travel helped us plan 2 wonderful adventures while on Crete. First we did a tour of the western part of the island. This included Chania, Lake Kournos and Rethymno. Then we did a day trip to Santorini (Oia and Fira) including a visit to the volcano and the hotsprings. So much beauty! I highly recommend booking with Cherry Travel and Lidie.
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Iafeia
Sep 20, 2022
Everything good - Went to Samaria and West trip - Vai beach, everything was ok, at time an without any problems. Always help online at any time
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289levib
Jul 15, 2023
Amazing tour and tour guide - Our guide really knew a lot about Crete and told us so much about the beautiful island of Crete. Specially the city at the end of the tour was really nice, we also loved the lake.
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