Private Full-Day Tour: Discover West Crete From Heraklion
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4 Ratings
Spili
Embark on a private full-day tour of West Crete from Heraklion. Explore picturesque villages, stunning gorges, historical monasteries, and the charming city of Rethimno.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Spili - Short stop for a beverage
  • Kourtaliotiko Gorge - Enjoy the view from the gorge, and visit the waterfall
  • The Holy Monastery of Preveli - Visit the Monastery
  • Plakias beach - A stop for a swim
  • Rethymnon - Walk around the city of Rethymnon
What's Included
  • Fridge
  • Honey/Raki tasting
  • Bottled water
  • Fully equipped First-Aid-Kit
  • V.I.P.- class, air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and Meals
  • Souvenirs and personal expenses
Additional Information

Kickstart your day with a cup of java beneath the age-old plane trees in the charming town of Spili. Next, take a scenic drive through the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, relishing the splendid vistas, exploring the cascading falls, and even dipping your toes into the refreshing water. Continue your journey to the Preveli Monastery, which dates back to the 10th century and has been a pivotal point in Crete’s quest for independence and, more recently, during the WWII serving as an access route to the Middle East for the allies. If you’re in the mood for a swim, the village of Plakias is the perfect spot. Proceed to Rethimno city, known for its fascinating blend of Venetian and Ottoman architectural design, where buildings feature well-preserved elements from both styles.

Location
Spili
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Resort02923014277
Jan 15, 2024
Wonderful all day excursion - Our tour guide, Kostas, was incredibly helpful and made the tour so fun. He had excellent knowledge on the history and culture of Crete. The views and sights were amazing and he made the tour so memorable by making it personalised to our group’s needs.
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Shirleymi9581ih
Dec 30, 2022
Absolutely wonderful all day excursion from a very attentive tour guide. - Our tour guide, Kostos, made our full day tour fun and full of adventure. An amazing 10 hour excursion of West Crete. He was very knowledgeable on the history of Crete. From Spili, hiking the Kourtaliotiko gorge, the amazing history at the Monastery of Preveli, the wonderful countryside, and a stop at the popular beach of Paligremnos with a final stop at Rethymno for shopping and dinner. An all around unforgettable day, we will be back, see you again Kostos.
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Blabberbrain
Sep 4, 2022
Great tour! - Amazing service! Kostas was very patient, and customized the tour to meet our requests! So many little touches that made the day memorable
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Nas791
Mar 12, 2021
Excellent!!! - The service really made us to want to come back as soon as possible! Everything was on a high level and nothing disappointed us. We would like to repeat this experience for sure!
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