Private Tour

Private Full-Day East Crete Tour from Heraklion

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Honey/Raki tasting

Bottled water

Private transportation

V.I.P. Class air-conditioned vehicle

Boat, Spinalonga

Spinalonga

Cave of Zeus

What To Expect

Mochos

Mochos is a mountainous traditional village and has its roots back in the second Byzantine period. The views on the way to Mochos are magnificent.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Krasi

Walk the cobblestoned streets and enjoy a refreshing beverage under the 2400-year-old plane tree, also known as the Writers' Tree.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Up to 10 passengers

Pickup included

11-15 passengers

Mercedes Benz Sprinter
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience
rich b,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The experience was great , we had a fun time with Kostas our guide. He was very flexible and knowledgeable
Kostas Fantastico!
John H,
Sep 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Touring with Kostas was a wonderful experience in many ways. He was very knowledgeable about differrent areas on the island, and was flexible about visiting sights that we preferred to see. We visited some beautiful towns and villages, and enjoyed lunch at a lovely hilltop restaurant with amazing views. Additionally, Kostas has a superior command of the English language, the importance of which cannot be underestimated. We strongly recommend this tour operator!
A Must-Do in Crete
Elias P,
Sep 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Stegakis Grand Prestige is a first class experience! My wife and I were visiting Crete for the first time on a cruise ship so we knew hiring a private driver was the best way to see the sights we wanted to see during our limited time in port. Kostas was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and flexible and helped us curate a dream itinerary. We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful and comfortable vehicle, Kosta’s stories and the little surprises he offered around every turn, including a sample of his family’s “In-Crete-Ble” honey, which was the best we’ve ever tasted. It is evident that he takes great pride in his work and in delighting his clients. Our time with him was one of the highlights of our trip. We look forward to visiting Crete again for another tour with Stegakis Grand Prestige!
Highlight Tour of our trip to Greece
JohanneC D,
Aug 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Kostas provided our group of 13 an incredible guest experience from start to end! We were coming off the cruise ship spending the day in Crete. Kostas’ passion for Crete, its history, food, culture, and people was evident in how he orchestrated the tour! He was attentive to our needs & even accommodated our request to add a stop to an Olive Oil factory. Kostas was punctual for our 8am pick-up time and return to ship. His driver navigated the winding roads safely in a manner respecting the comfort of his passengers. Overall the tour was informative, passionate, friendly, funny, and insightful. There were also a couple of nice surprises along the way! It was certainly a highlight of our entire trip to Greece! Thank you Kostas!
Thoroughly enjoyed this day tour
Michelle R,
Aug 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Excellent day. The guide tailored the tour to include our interests, was friendly, easy to spend the full day with, drove really well. I'd thoroughly recommend this private full day tour. We loved every minute and it’s been the best day of our holiday.