Small Group Eastern Crete Heritage Tour for Cruiseships
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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This tour offers guests a chance to immerse themselves in the rich heritage and culture of Eastern Crete.
From visiting the traditional Fourni village, to stopping at the breathtaking viewpoint of Spinalonga, to exploring the charming town of Agios Nikolaos and finally experiencing the authentic Kritsa village, this tour showcases the diverse beauty and history of Eastern Crete.
Focusing on local culture, history, and tradition, this small group tour (limited to 8 persons) offers cruise ship guests and others seeking a half-day tour a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the island of Crete.
Additional Info
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 To Expect
First destination will be the place called Fourni (1h away from HEraklion port). Fourni is a traditional Cretan village with a rich history located near Agios Nikolaos. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the village, witness its historical traditional architecture, and enjoy a coffee or fresh orange juice in one of the local cafes.
Agios Nikolaos
The tour will then continue to Agios Nikolaos (almost 1h away from Fourni village), a town located on the northeastern coast of Crete. The road to the town takes an unusual route, offering a 30minutes stop at a fantastic viewpoint of Spinalonga, a breathtaking island fortress. Visitors can explore the town, visit the famous lake and stroll along the harbor. Agios Nikolaos is a popular tourist destination with a rich cultural heritage, charming architecture, and bustling atmosphere.
What‘s Included
Informational support from CHERRY TRAVEL throughout your stay in Crete
Bottled water
Coffee or Orange juice is offered at Fourni village
Infant seats and child booster seats are provided upon request, totally free of charge
Air conditioned vehicle with USB sockets
The guide will provide local recommendations for the best restaurants and attractions in Crete
Highly skilled professional guide
Dinner
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
SMALL GROUP
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of our best tours
englishwillis,,Sep 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour and day with Elana were FANTASTIC. Elena showed and taught us so much about Crete in general and made each town we visited come alive with her stories. The villages we visited were breathtaking. Elana was very kind, patient and a really good driver. Absolutely no regrets with this very memorable day and tour.
Great tour
532mervem,,Jan 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour Elena designed for us (family of four persons). She was a very pleasant guide with a lot of attention to our needs, and a lot of explanation of the sights we passed. We have made wonderful memories. Elena knew the perfect spots to take pictures. She told us a lot about the history of the towns we visited. And the tour was organized on a very short notice, but it was perfect.
Most relaxing and informative tour ever with Helen and by Cherry in Crete
Hugh P,,Nov 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very well organised tour , well organised port also . Our guide Helen was extremely informative and gave a really good insight to Crete and life on Crete.We enjoyed the small Villages , coffee Salad and Wine plus Souvlaki What a wonderful way to live a relaxed life . We purchased a hand made linen table cloth and a real leather belt as memories We cannot thank Cherry Travel enough and Helen . We thoroughly recommend and only wish we had 4 days or more , so will be back
Fantastic
Robert W,,Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An outstanding tour! Our guide Helen was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and a wonderful person. Couldn’t have been happier with the tour. Highly recommend
Great tour!!
Robert W,,Oct 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day! Jour guide Helen was outstanding!! Great communication from the Cherry Travel team. Highly recommend!!
Time spent with pleasure!!!
A7290LM ,,Sep 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We all really enjoyed the excursion, it was sincere, comfortable, interesting🤗!!! Thanks to the guide Elena, we learned a lot of new and interesting things, and most importantly, in a lively and humorous narrative))
Amazing tour!
Paulie C,,Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best tours we had while on our cruise. We were able to see sites as well as small, local villages that the big cruise bus tours can’t take you. Our tour guide, Helena was very knowledgeable about Greek history and made our visit to Crete very memorable. Highly recommend this tour!
Best tour of Crete
Zimm4fun,,Jul 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Katelyn,was amazing. She took us on a tour around Crete,and accommodated special requests for scenic stops. It was very relaxed,she knew the area well, and very educational. You cannot go wrong with this tour.
Super!
OnAir392676,,Jun 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well thought out tour program, very interesting locations. Educated, friendly tour guide. Time passed very quickly, not tiring, I recommend.
Rich and Authentic Tour
284gabriellad,,May 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elena was an amazing tour guide! She knew the ins and outs of all the little towns very well, as well as, the rich history behind them. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore authentic Greek culture. From homemade dishes at a local restaurant to amazing Birdseye views of the island, this was a 10 out of 10 tour. Get ready to take some amazing photos and have a personable, amazing time!
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