What to do and see in Chania Prefecture, Crete: The Best Archaeology Tours

Chania City - Falassarna Beach The City of Chania is the first destination of our trip. You will have 3hrs of free time to explore the city. Chania is famous for its diverse cultural heritage, archeological ruins, classical buildings and fascinating history. The Old Town is the heart of Chania. It is perfectly formed by narrow labyrinth like alleyways and buildings dating back to various ancient periods of time. Don’t hesitate to wander around the streets of the Old Town, you will discover the magnificent beauty that awaits you.Our next and final destination is Falassarna Beach, which is located on the west coast of Crete. Falassarna beach has been awarded for being the best beach in Crete and one of the top 10 beaches in Europe. It has light pick coloured sand and crystal clear waters with long magical waves coming in from the Mediterranean. Here you will have 3 hrs free time to relax and enjoy the sun. After that we return to Rethymno, where you will be taken back to your hotel .

Inclusions: Hotel pickup

Exclusions:

A unique tour to the ancient Crete!!! The centre of Minoan civilization and capital of Minoan Crete lay 5km south of Heraklion The Minoan palace is the main site of interest at Knossos, an important city in antiquity, which was inhabited continuously from the Neolithic period until the 5th c. AD. The palace was built on the Kephala hill and had easy access to the sea and the Cretan interior. According to tradition, it was the seat of the wise king Minos. The Palace of Knossos is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth, with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros.Knossos flourished for approximately two thousand years. It had large palace buildings, extensive workshop installations and luxurious rock-cut cave and tholos tombs. As a major centre of trade and the economy, Knossos maintained ties with the majority of cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. Let us know if you need a guide and we will be more than happy to provide you the best!!!

Inclusions: Professional driver Pick up/Drop off FREE WiFi Fuel & Botled water/refreshments

Exclusions: Lunch, Proffecional Guide

Explore magical sight you know from Greek legends and discover the secrets of Minoan civilization. Visit legendary labyrinth-palace home to Minos, son of Zeus. Knossos palace was built using all the architectural innovations available. It has hundreds of rooms storage areas, specialized workshops and spacious courts hosting ceremonies and feasts. Knossos Palace is considered the 8th world wonder and it’s well deserved. It is one of the most important artefacts of Minoan civilization. It was almost completely destroyed by the earthquake. However, the reconstruction in 20th century allows us to see now how it looked in its best days. *By request we can also stop at the biggest aquarium in Greece- "Cretaquarium". More than 250 kinds of fish and animals live here. And the best part of it is that they are being held under conditions that are extremely close to their natural habitat, hense very comfortable.

Inclusions: Pick-up at your hotel, Luxury Vehicle with a professional driver, Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles, Accompaniment by a professional guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner, Entrance fees to museums ( 1€ p/p), archaeological sites (Knossos Palace 15€ p/p, Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts

Come with us on a journey along East Crete reveling in the endless luxuries of Lassithi Plateau that is basked in allure forests & fertile land dotted with iconic windmills. From the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle at your disposal, our knowledgeable local insider will ensure you experience the best of the whole itinerary. Discover quaint villages, local lifestyle, storied monuments, Byzantine Monasteries & Cretan art. Tuck into a culinary odyssey & savor genuine tastes loved by our legendary forefathers. It’s our job to hook you up with only the most authentic eateries. Amble in the footsteps of gods to the Cave of Zeus. Plunge into the mythical birthplace & sense the sanctity of this ancient site. When in Knossos Palace, luxuriate in the eternal magnificence of the Minoan ruins & frescoes. Succumb to the personalized service of a top history-archaeology guide & let us stimulate you with eclectic information by ensuring a stress-free pace in all archaeological areas.

Inclusions: Personal pick-up & drop-off with flexibly adjusted pick-up time, Chauffeured premium vehicle at your disposal, Vehicle comforts: mineral water, fresh fruit & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities, Private knowledgeable local insider guide , Private history-archaeology specialized guide, Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest, Dine as locals do: restaurant & bar recommendations, VIP skip-the-line accesses, Full support from your travel planner before & during your daytrip

Exclusions: Admission fees , Drinks and meals

Visit one of the most historic monasteries, the holy patriarchal and sacropelic Monastery of Odigitria. The Monastery of Odigitria is located on the mountainous massif of Asterousia Mountains in the south of the prefecture of Heraklion, which constitute the "Mount Athos" of Crete. The monastery includes a multitude of old chapels with remarkable frescoes. After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large holes formed on the mountain.The rocks are holes with a Roman burial. In Matala you will have time for a refreshing dip in the water, eat something or just enjoy a drink on the beach.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Entrance fee to the caves of Matala 2 Euro

With a minibus your Eye Travel guide shows you the Spinalonga island and other interesting places. Our first stop is in Agios Nikolaos where we have a fantastic view over the "Bottomless lake". You have some free time for a coffee and a stroll along the most eastern main city of Crete. After passing Elounda it is time for SPINALONGA, the last leper colony of Europe. A typical Cretan fishing boat brings you to the island, this takes no more than 10 minutes. On the island you make a tour. After finishing the trip on Spinalonga, a fishing boat brings you back to the small village of Plaka. Plaka is a tiny harbor, so the unique opportunity to eat fresh fish. After our lunch we are heading to an olive oil factory. You get a guided tour through the factory. All facts about olive oil, the pressing methods and grades of olive oil are explained. At the end of the tour you can taste different olive oils and other local products.

Inclusions: Pick up / drop off (15 km around Hersonissos), Gasoline, Insurance, Driver/guide, Air-conditioned minibus, Boat trip to and from Spinalonga, Guided tour in the olive oil factory

Exclusions: Drinks coffee stop Agios Nikolaos, Entrance Spinalonga (8 euro per person, Reduced admission 4 euro per person), Lunch

We are a company with a privately-owned mini bus. We are authorized by the GREEK TOURISTIC ORGANISATION to be able to legally offer daily transfers as well as organized excursions. We love our work and this shows in the service we provide and in our fully equipped bus which has a refrigerator, TV monitor, individual lighting, air conditioning, Wi-FI internet, multimedia sound system, and Bluetooth. We love to help our visitors discover the nature, history and traditions of Crete, and will be delighted to share with you the beauties, the history, and the flavors and aromas of our land. The benefits on our bus, are for us, our philosophy of politeness and service. It would give us great joy to escort you on our excursions; we have excursions for all visitors, and accommodate wheelchair and mobility scooter users, their friends and family. We can accommodate 2 wheelchairs or 1 mobility scooter users; inform us at time of booking

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Transfer by special Mini Bus acommodating up to two wheelchairs or one scooter

Exclusions: Personal expences, Lunch, Entrance fees (16 euro pp) for access to the Palace of Knossos and Archeological Museum., Guide inside the historical monuments

Join us and tour around hidden churches, wonderful nature landscapes and learn everything about the religious tradition of Crete… You will have the chance to tour around Byzantine churches through amazing routes in Apokoronas province. You will get in touch with the religious heritage of Crete and learn many things about the everyday and religious life of the locals in the past. 

Inclusions: English speaking, local driver/escort, Transport by air-conditioned minivan/minibus, Traditional Cretan lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Small-group tour (up to 18 people), Bottled water per person

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drinks

5 DESTINATIONS IN GREECE: ATHENS – CHANIA – RETHYMNO – HERAKLIO – SANTORINI – ATHENS PREMIUM QUALITY BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER LUXURY STAY IN 4-5 STAR HOTELS ENGLISH-SPEAKING CERTIFIED GUIDE SEMI-PRIVATE & CHILD-FREE GROUPS (MINIMUM AGE 16)

Inclusions: 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Wine tasting, Olive Oil tasting, Cooking lessons, Private minivan, Certified Archaeologist English-speaking guide, Private tours, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages

West Crete Rethymnon - Chania - Kournas Lake The West side of Crete is so green with its lush gardens and plantations. Here you’ll find the only lake on Crete and the most breathtaking views to the White Mountains. Trip to the West is a trip to the past which will reveal the beauty and the secrets of ancient Crete. Our tour starts in Chania. It’s an old capital of Crete. Chania city is quite unique because it’s been influenced by many cultures over the centuries. We’ll walk through the narrow streets of Old town, and you’ll see just why Chania is considered to be Cretan most beautiful city. From here we’ll move to Rethymno but first stop at wonderful Kournas lake. You can take a catamaran to sail here. And finally we are in Rethymno! It’s more relaxed and less crowded, however, it’s still very vivid and captivating. We will, of course, visit famous Fortezza fortress and see the amazing Rimondi fountain - the next symbol of Rethymno.

Inclusions: Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel, Luxury Vehicle with a professional driver, Wi-fi on board and Water from the springs of the White Mountains “Samaria”, in bottles, Accompaniment by a professional local travel Guide, Professional liability insurance / Taxes

Exclusions: Personal expenses, drinks, lunch / dinner, Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts