Secrets of West Crete & Rethymno Town Private Tour from Heraklion

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Russian, Greek, English, French
Our concierge support before & during your day trip
VIP skip-the-line access & assistance with purchasing admission tickets
Our assistance with the best restaurant recommendations & reservations
Exclusive insider-access opportunities & tailored details of your personal interest
Private guide: We take much pride in having the best local guides of Crete!
Personal pick-up & drop-off (flexible pick-up time)
A chauffeured premium vehicle
Vehicle amenities: mineral water, Cretan fruits & snacks, Wi-Fi, USB sockets & hygiene amenities

Drinks and meals
Admission fees

Overview

Pair up with our top local insider & journey along the golden expanse of West Crete in the comfort of a luxury chauffeured vehicle. Submerge into a bespoke adventure fueled by the shimmering authenticity of ancient villages, hospitable locals who live close to untouched nature, lavish gorges spilling their rivers into the sea & storied Byzantine Monasteries nestled among utopian wonders. Tuck into the genuine flavors of our legendary forefathers. Unearth the archaic hamlet of King Agamemnon where water resources are pure, the temperature is ideal, & the local knowledge of food is an art. Prepare to be mesmerized by the delicious aromas of slow-grilled lamb & melt-in-mouth river fish placed around an open fire straight in front of you. Luxuriate along the seaside town of Rethymno wallowing in the charm of the labyrinthian streets & Venetian fortification. Revel in the glamour of the old town that makes it a minor playground for authentic street markets & eclectic wine-cocktail bars.

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Enjoy personal pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, villa, cruise or any other point of Crete island. NOTE: pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation ... Read more ▼

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Itinerary

Heraklion Prefecture

Get the inside track from your personal tour guide as you journey from the Rethymnon beach Southward to the emerald expanse of West Crete.

1 hour
Spili

Delight in scenes of a historic Rethymno village with perennially flowing waters and amble its medicinal herb gardens.

45 minutes
Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Encounter the enchanting wild beauty of Kourtaliotiko Gorge and Kotsifou Canyon fueled with natural scents and mesmeric sounds.

45 minutes
The Holy Monastery of Preveli

Visit the age-old Preveli monastery and get stimulated as we tell you its glorious story from way back.

45 minutes
Ancient Lappa

Discover the mountainous village of Argiroupolis built on the ancient Lappa city surrounded by towering age-old trees, lush landscape, and breezy waterfalls.

30 minutes
Argyroupolis

Connect with the West Crete essence of scrumptious tastes from antiquity and let us guide your tour deep into the unspoiled local lifestyle. Connect with the West Crete essence of scrumptious tastes from antiquity and let us guide your tour deep into the unspoiled local lifestyle

1 hour
Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno

Stroll the pearled historic port of the old town Rethymno and unwind at its local exclusive bars and cafés.

1 hour
Hersonissos (Pass By)

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Anissaras (Pass By)

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Analipsi Beach (Pass By)

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Gouves (Pass By)

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Kokkini Hani (Pass By)

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Heraklion (Pass By)

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Agia Pelagia Beach (Pass By)

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Fodele Beach (Pass By)

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Bali (Pass By)

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Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Best tour and tour guides

Published on May, 2023

We had an amazing trip with Tina and Stefanos. They treat you like family and let us customize the end of the trip a little so we could spend more time at a place we were very eager to see. The van is clean and Stefanos is a great driver and such a sweetheart. Tina is now practically family to us and we love her and couldn’t recommend this trip enough! Highly suggest this company to anyone visiting Crete.

Good option from Kania crete

Published on Jul, 2020

A great option from west Crete pick up. The family was filled with great experiences and memories. Thank you guys!

A true private tour gem of Crete island!!

Published on Oct, 2019

We were staying in Chania and wanted to explore the highlights near to our region. "Authentic West Crete Off-the-Beaten-Track & Venetian Rethymno Private Tour" was just a memorable experience for the whole family! Our private guide showed us amazing old villages, canyons, monasteries with interesting stories, and we met with friendly locals! Not to mention the Cretan lunch in a breathtaking place with lamp on fire and salt!!!! One of the most amazing tours we ever had. Thank you Crete! Thank you Snami team! We highly recommend!!!

One day to cover most interesting sites in West Crete

Published on Sep, 2019

The trip was as expected: professional & excellent in sites, views, food & info. The driver, Alexander, told us the history of all the places we came through, with nice details on specific places. We enjoyed all the sites we visited, springs, small taverns, monasteries, view-points, restaurant & food, accompanied with an excellent conversation he adapted to our interests. Highly recommended!

Rethymno is a charming Venetian city with an indescribable atmosphere!

Published on Jul, 2019

Thanks a lot to Snami Travel for such an unforgettable trip and especially thanks to your guide who makes you fall in love with this stunning city of beauty!

Secrets of West Crete & Rethymno Town Private Tour from Heraklion | 8 hours

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Itinerary

Heraklion Prefecture

Spili

Kourtaliotiko Gorge

The Holy Monastery of Preveli

Ancient Lappa

Argyroupolis

Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno

Hersonissos (Pass By)

Anissaras (Pass By)

Analipsi Beach (Pass By)

Gouves (Pass By)

Kokkini Hani (Pass By)

Heraklion (Pass By)

Agia Pelagia Beach (Pass By)

Fodele Beach (Pass By)

Bali (Pass By)

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Free Cancellation

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