Private Full-Day East Crete Tour from Heraklion
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the birthplace of Zeus. Take in the incredible view of the Lasithi Plateau. After that amazing experience the tour will take you to the vibrant city of Agios Nikolaos through a long-forgotten route where you get to see wildgoats from up close. There you can visit, surrounded by many legends, Voulismeni lake. Next, visit the villages of Elouda and Plaka with the beautiful beach where you can take a swim or/and visit the world-famous Spinaloga which is a short boat-ride away.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Krasi
Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refreshing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers' Tree.
Windmills Of Lasithi Plateau
Admire the stunning view from the mills and get some amazing photos.
Options
Up to 10 passengers
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Honey/Raki tasting
Bottled water
Private transportation
V.I.P. Class air-conditioned vehicle
Boat, Spinalonga
Spinalonga
Cave of Zeus
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do NOT book!
toni m,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Extremely disappointed with this tour. We booked and paid for an all-day excursion, woke up at 6:00 AM to be ready for pickup, and the tour guide never showed up. We tried repeatedly to contact the guide and the tour company, but no one answered and we were completely unable to reach anyone. As a result, we wasted an entire day of our vacation waiting for a tour that never happened. There was no communication, no explanation, and no effort to notify us or make alternative arrangements. I understand that unexpected issues can occur, but leaving customers stranded without any communication is unacceptable. I would not recommend this company based on our experience and hope they improve their reliability and customer service in the future.
We had the best day with...
David G,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best day with Kostas. Brilliant, funny and so accommodating. Took us all over Eastern Crete, from oil factory to tiny villages. He is so good, keeping his name on file .
Amazing day in Crete!
Daymen S,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kostas was amazing as a driver and tour guide! In addition to seeing amazing sites and getting tons of information, he also helped us experience the smells of fresh fruit and flowers, the tastes of his countless homemade treats, and the hidden treasures must tourists will never see. His communication before and after the tour was amazing, he even sent us a customized itinerary for our next day where we were exploring alone after the tour was over! Thanks for the hospitality Kostas!
Kostas / Best tour guide
Marta C,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I don’t even know where to start for our driver was Kostas. He was waiting for us at the port when we got off the ship and he stayed in contact through chat before I got to the port. He was very responsive, very responsible and he picked us up in an amazing vehicle, we were a total of six people. He was so knowledgeable. He took us to amazing places. I cannot tell you how knowledgeable he was. He took us to where he thought were the best places to see Crete. I highly recommend him. I have never had such an amazing.
Book this now! Fully customizable and unforgettable!
Annie L,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was well beyond what we hoped for! Our day started with Kostas picking us up at our hotel in a lovely VIP minibus is pristine condition. We discussed the itinerary, told him we were completely flexible, and off we went! Our first stop was an olive oil factory where we learned about the process and the importance of first press (cold press), the use of words like refined (avoid this and the process of second press (don't put this in your body). We sampled some amazing EVOO and continued on our way. One of the reasons this tour was incredible is because we got to see several little villages in Crete via the back roads instead of the highway. We enjoyed breathtaking views while listening to some of the history related to the island. Ultimately our goal was to get to Plaka and Agios Nikolaos so we could enjoy the east side of Crete, the path we took was anything other than the normal route - and it was completely worth it! The best part was along the way we enjoyed breathtaking views, delicious homemade snacks (we love you Kostas' mama), and enjoyable thought provoking conversation. This tour was anything other than ordinary and all four of us cannot stop talking about how much we enjoyed it. From the views, to the windmills and fantastic food, you will not be disappointed in you Mr day with Kostas. This is perfection!
Book this now! Customizable and not your normal scripted tour
Leigh L,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was well beyond what we hoped for! Our day started with Kostas picking us up at our hotel in a lovely VIP minibus is pristine condition. We discussed the itinerary, told him we were completely flexible, and off we went! Our first stop was an olive oil factory where we learned about the process and the importance of first press (cold press), the use of words like refined (avoid this) and the process of second press (don’t put this in your body). We sampled some amazing EVOO and continued on our way. One of the reasons this tour was incredible is because we got to see several little villages in Crete via the back roads instead of the highway. We enjoyed breathtaking views while listening to some of the history related to the island. Ultimately our goal was to get to Plaka and Agios Nikolaos so we could enjoy the east side of Crete, the path we took was anything other than the normal route - and it was completely worth it! The best part was along the way we enjoyed breathtaking views, delicious homemade snacks (we love you Kostas’ mama), and enjoyable thought provoking conversation. This tour was anything other than ordinary and all four of us cannot stop talking about how much we enjoyed it. From the views, to the windmills and fantastic food, you will not be disappointed in your day with Kostas. This is perfection!
East Crete
Danna S,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Kostas was very knowledgeable about all things. He had treats from his mother at every stop. Very good driver. It was a long day as we also hired him to Taxi us to Chania.
East Crete with Kostas
Tim S,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kostas was a great guide, knowledgeable, kind and funny. We had a fun full day of site seeing, swapping the cave of Zeus which is closed for Malia palace which I am told is better preserved than Knossos We had numerous pleasant stops along the way to Spinalonga island finished off with a great meal in Nikolaos. Special thanks to Kostas’s mum for a the home cooked treats along the way!
Great experience
rich b,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was great , we had a fun time with Kostas our guide. He was very flexible and knowledgeable
Crete - great fun day
Anna H,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a brilliant day with Kostas. We saw everything - an olive oil factory, Malia ruins, quaint villages, beautiful beaches and so much food. Every time we stopped Kostas gave us his nuns home made treats yummy 😋 Would thoroughly recommend Kostas tour to anyone in Crete for the day.
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