Crete Exploration: Discover Agios Nikolaos

Embark on an intimate adventure through the splendors of Crete! Join our exclusive small-group tour to Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga, and an Olive Oil Factory. Discover ancient legends, stunning panoramas, and the essence of Crete, curated by locals.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mochos - Discover the allure of Mochos, a traditional village featuring a charming square with delightful cafes. Enjoy its lively ambiance while taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of Hersonisos, Stalida, and Malia along the captivating North Coast. This enchanting blend of genuine village life and stunning vistas ensures an unforgettable…
What's Included
  • Private knowledgeable local guide
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned minivan or SUV (up to 3 persons)
  • On-board WiFi
  • Pick up and drop-off from your hotel or designated meeting points
  • Liability insurance
  • Bottled water, Coffee
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to spinaloga (20 euros per person)
  • Anything that is not specified in the program as included
  • Gratuities ( optional)
  • Boat ticket 12€ per adult. Children untill 13 years old for free
  • Lunch (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive full-day private tour to experience the highlights of Eastern Crete. Journey in style with a luxury SUV or minivan accompanied by your own local guide. Uncover the coastal charm of Agios Nikolaos, immerse yourself in the historical depth of Spinalonga Island, and admire the stunning vistas of the Lasithi Plateau—a region steeped…

Location
Mochos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kim_l
Oct 20, 2025
An Unforgettable Day Exploring Crete with Marinos! - My friend and I had the absolute pleasure of spending 8 hours touring Crete with Marinos from Unique Crete VIP Tours, and it was hands down one of the best experiences of our trip! Marinos is not just a tour guide—he's a passionate storyteller who truly brought Crete's rich history and culture to life. Throughout the day, he shared fascinating stories and historical insights that gave us a deep appreciation for this beautiful island and its people. What made this tour so special was how personal and authentic it felt. Marinos stopped along the way to introduce us to local herbs growing wild on the hillsides and showed us the incredible variety of fruits and vegetables native to Crete. His knowledge of the land and its produce was impressive and added such a unique dimension to the tour. The visit to the olive oil factory was a highlight! Marinos made sure we understood what distinguishes exceptional olive oil from ordinary ones, and the tasting was both educational and delicious. You can tell he takes pride in sharing Crete's culinary treasures with visitors. The speedboat trip to Spinalonga Island was thrilling and the tour of the island was deeply moving. Marinos provided context and history about the island’s history. Marinos's warmth, expertise, and genuine love for Crete made this tour extraordinary. He went above and beyond to ensure we had an authentic, memorable experience. If you want to truly understand and experience Crete beyond the typical tourist stops, I cannot recommend Unique Crete VIP Tours and Marinos highly enough! Thank you, Marinos, for an absolutely wonderful day!
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Boberto1975
Sep 22, 2025
Look no further for excursions in Crete - A huge thank you to Maria for organising a private tour for us at short notice. We visited the island of Spinalonga and stopped at various locations including a monastery on the way there. We were lucky enough to have Nikos as our guide for the second time during the week and he did not disappoint. He went out of his way and rescheduled the itinerary for the day just so we could try authentic gyros from a local restaurant. We also stopped at a couple of lovely cafes for Greek coffee breaks. We were able to use a smaller port and shorter (10 minutes) crossing from Crete to Spinalonga which would not have been possible had we opted for a larger coach tour. Thank you for such a lovely day Nikos, you really made our first visit to Crete very special
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Andrew
Jul 3, 2025
Couples Tour in Crete 10/10! - Tour guides/drivers were so kind and knowledgeable. We loved the stops and different exposure to Greece/Crete culture. Everything was well done.
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486ursulat
Jun 24, 2025
Great advice and wonderful excursions Excursions - We did three different tours and all were great, our guide Nicos was the absolute hit. He showed us his homeland so lovingly always with a laugh. Also in advance when booking Maria advised us great. A great small business. She will make her way and is highly recommended, they were wonderful trips all around
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Sightsee13144548218
Jun 15, 2025
I would highly recommend this tour. - This was a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable about local customs. He took us to some beautiful villages. He treated us like his own family.
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Vicki_r
Sep 29, 2024
Heraklion side of Crete - The olive oil tour was most enlightening. Marionas was extremely knowledgeable. Answered all our questions and more. It was a private tour for the 4 of us. He was very flexible about which parts of the tour we wanted to spend the most time on. He took us to an amazing Greek restaurant with delicious food as well.
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Kim_r
Aug 31, 2024
Amazing experience - The day started early, but as soon as the tour started, we were in for a treat! Marinos, the tour guide, was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. The first stop was an olive oil factory, where he explained how olive oil is made, and how much olive oil cretans consume! We were fascinated, and were given enough time to look around and enjoy the experience! During the tour, he bought us coffee and fruit, and made sure we were comfortable the whole time! The van was air-conditioned, and well-maintained. We highly recommend this tour, if you want to see the “real Crete”, as well as the full experience! One of our favorite days of the whole vacation!
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P706xsmariab
Aug 6, 2024
Saw it all and had a great experience! - We had the best day seeing eastern Crete with Marinos! It was a full day touring the olive oil factory, climbing up to Zeus Cave, and exploring Spinalonga Island. Marinos is a wealth of information regarding Crete and was a truly excellent host and guide for our private tour. We appreciated seeing so much in one day and Marinos’ flexibility based on our preferences. I highly recommend booking this tour; many thanks, Marinos!
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Lorap472
Jun 8, 2024
12/10 stars- phenomenal - 12/10 stars! A perfect day with a phenomenal guide, Marinos. The day was well planned and Marinos was a knowledgeable guide who considered our every need. Could not have been happier with the tour.
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Mbshirk
May 19, 2024
Our Best Day in Crete - What a fantastic day we had! Marinos treated us like his own family and was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Crete. We loved learning about the history and culture of Crete from showing us his wedding video to explaining centuries long traditions of the Cretin people. My entire family enjoyed the adventure, from my teenager to my husband. Highly recommend!
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From $567 (Per Vehicle)
up to 7 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).