Published on Jan, 2025

We had a great time on this tour with Stavros, he was a great guide with tons of knowledge about the island and all of the places we visited. If we come back to Crete we will always book with him for any tour that we would like to do around the island.

Published on Jan, 2025

Stavros is an absolute LEGEND. You will not find a more authentic, amiable and jovial host whose knowledge of his homeland is only surpassed by his generosity and authentic Greek hospitality. You'll feel more like you're visiting a long lost cousin than on a tour. All of the stops offer excellent views, very real history and extreme respect for the local inhabitants as well as plenty of delicious natural snacks along the way from the best local farms.

Published on Jan, 2025

Stavros, our guide, was a dynamite. Be ready to engage and interact with a treasure trove of knowledge. The passion and love he has for his home land is apparent throughout the day. You will not regret booking s day with Stavros and his company.

Published on Dec, 2024

Stavros, with Explore Real Crete, MADE our Heraklion visit, going above and beyond! He was knowledgeable, relatable, humorous, and such a kind soul. Stavros took us to ALL the places we wanted to see, even though it was off-season. He made sure we would have an educational, fulfilling time. Even though the weather on our tour day didn't cooperate as much as it could have, Stavros STILL gave our family THE BEST experiences. Stavros even offered to reschedule because of the weather, but we wanted to continue. Stavros arranged for us to privately tour Omalia Olive Press with an authentic tasting, as well as a stop in a valley of olive trees, explaining the olives and process. He bought us coffees in a quaint, charming village, drove us to the windmills on the Lassithi Plateau, to Knossos Palace and to the ancient Platanus Tree in Krasi. As we visited in off-season, the winery we wanted to visit had already closed for winter, but Stavros went ABOVE and BEYOND, providing multiple varieties of wines and rakis for us to try in the natural beauty of the mountains. He did not have to do this, but provided this experience for us. Because Stavros customizes his tours per requests, he also took us to see highlights in Heraklion, such as the Venetian walls and the Rocca a Mare Fortress and to a cute stop for lunch. Stavros and Explore Real Crete are the BEST!! TEN out of five stars!!

Published on Nov, 2024

The trip is definitely a must do in Crete. The guide is super energetic, thoughtful and very knowledgeable about all places covered during the trip. Food is delicious and fresh from local areas, too. Highly recommend!