Western Crete small group guided tour

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$136.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Russian

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Smaller Group Size

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Why you’ll love this…

Uncover the hidden treasures of western Crete
Benefit from a small-group setting of 8 or fewer in a comfortable minivan
Learn captivating history, rich cultural heritage, and fascinating facts from the expert guide

What to expect

Discover the Western part of Crete on this exciting excursion that combines history, natural beauty, and distinctive experiences.

Start by visiting the historic Melidoni Cave, which played a significant role in the Cretan War of Independence. Here, you will learn about the cave's rich history and be awe-struck by its impressive geological formations.

Then, at the charming village of Margarites, learn about its traditional pottery-making techniques. Explore the narrow streets, admire the architecture, and have the chance to purchase handmade pottery as a souvenir. Feel the tranquility at Kournas Lake surrounded by lush greenery. Plus, travel to the coastal town of Rethymno is included for you to explore to complete the day.

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water

What's not included

Dinner

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup service on Crete is included. Please indicate your hotel address/pickup location at the time of booking.

What to remember

Know in advance:

It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes

Remember to bring:

A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a swimsuit, beach towel if you want to swim in the Kournas Lake
Some extra money if you want to purchase dinner and/or souvenirs

Provider

CHERRY TRAVEL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

JW
From United States of America - July 2023

Traveled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Goede variatie van activiteiten, afstanden waren goed verdeeld en reisleiding was vriendelijk en erg enthousiast !

Gastronomy & Wine

Nat Geo Day Tour: The Millenary History of Olive Oil

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People & Culture

Nat Geo Day Tour: Discover Cretan Farm Life

Small-scale, family-run farms are integral to the Mediterranean diet that Crete is so famous for. A local family will welcome you to their Mitato, a small farmhouse, where you'll be greeted with the genuine warmth of Cretan hospitality. Listen to the local farmer tell the intriguing tale of King Minoas who watched from his observatory, and alerted locals to incoming pirates. Greetings over, it's time for a hands-on bread-making lesson, learning the techniques for typical Cretan bread, made with wheat and barley flour. Then, witness their cheese-making skills using goat's milk from the farm. Next, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, helping out with daily farm tasks like feeding the goats, pigs, chickens, and rabbits, and tending to the gardens. The adventure continues with a snail hunt over the mountainside, exclusive to National Geographic travellers, peeking under rocks, and among shrubs and flowers. As the day unfolds, your collected treasures, including snails, eggs, fruit, and vegetables, become the ingredients for lunch. Alongside the family, you'll prepare a feast of local delicacies, all made from the products of your day's work. Finish off the experience with a taste of Crete's spirit, Raki, and why not sing along to their traditional Cretan ‘Mantinades,' - traditional Cretan couplets that express sentiments about Cretan daily life.

free cancellation

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Western Crete small group guided tour

What people say about this experience

Excellent