Monument visits in Crete
Chania Segway Tours
Chania is a city ripe for exploring on foot – but even better by Segway. Save on tired legs and still see all the sights as you zoom around in comfort and ease on these two-wheeled vehicles. Following your guide, you'll go from west to east and take in all the must-sees like Nea Chora beach, the Venetian Walls and Koum Kapi – one of the city's trendiest areas. Maximum group sizes of six mean you'll get the most out of your day and have plenty of time for a photo or two.
Palace of Knossos & Heraklion Small Group Tour
Tick-off one of Crete's top things to do with a trip to the ancient Palace of Knossos – the island's most popular attraction. This exclusive small group tour takes you to explore the island's most-prized archaeological gem and the Cretan capital, Heraklion. And as group sizes are limited, you'll get to know even more about all the places you'll visit.Built back in the Bronze Age, Knossos was the hub of the Minoan civilisation, and its palace was said to have been the site of the underground labyrinth that contained the Minotaur – a half-man, half-bull creature. As your guide explains the myths surrounding the palace and its kings, you'll discover treasures like the throne room and the royal apartments. It's then time to head to Heraklion, Crete's capital. See the Venetian lion fountain and the loggia on a guided walk around the city before free time to explore. You could go shopping at the market, walk round the harbour walls or just kick back in a café.
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Spinalonga Island Tour Ticket
The tiny island of Spinalonga is just a short hop away from Crete but a visit is like stepping back in time. Centuries of history are packed within the walls that encircle the islet. You'll sail to Spinalonga from Elounda, a 25-minute cruise.On arrival at the islet – which is no more than 435m long and 230m wide – you'll find yourself immersed in its history straight away. Over the years, Spinalonga has been a Venetian outpost, an Ottoman town and a leper colony, which led to it being dubbed the ‘isle of tears'.A guided walk will show you around the Venetian fortress and the leper colony – which closed in the 1950s. See the main street, still lined with the shops and houses where the lepers attempted to live ordinary lives. And look round the old hospital and graveyard. After fascinating if poignant visit, you'll board the boat and sail back to Elounda.
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Spinalonga Island Guided Tour with Lunch
The tiny isle of Spinalonga is just a short hop away from Crete but a visit is like stepping back in time. Centuries of history are packed within the walls that encircle it. See it through the eyes of a true local on this full-day tour of its must-see monuments. 'You'll also have the opportunity to visit the pretty fishing village of Elounda and the seaside town of Agios Nikolaos. You'll try some typical Cretan food in a taverna, too,' says Veta, one of our guides.
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Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport
'The Palace of Knossos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Crete because it's where Europe's first civilization began,' says one of our guides, Veta. A born and bred local, she sure knows a thing or two about the legends and myths surrounding the island's most popular attraction. You'll spend the day watching history come to life as you tour the grounds of the palace, before crossing over to Heraklion for some free time in the capital.
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Mirabello Bay Boat Cruise
The villages and islets of northwestern Mirabello Bay are the stars of this exclusive full day excursion. The short boat trip from Plaka to Spinalonga is one many took only once. Centuries of history are buried within the walls that encircle this former leper colony, which led to it being dubbed the ‘Isle of Tears'. A guided walk will show you around this old Venetian fortress. You'll then sail back to Plaka. After some free time to explore this pretty port, head inland to the whitewashed village of Fourni to learn about olive oil production. Drop into a taverna here for a traditional Cretan lunch washed down with local wine.
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Spinalonga No Frills Tour
Spinalonga is one of Crete's most talked about sights. It was Europe's last leper colony and scores of lepers lived here, in exile from the mainland, until 1957. Sail to this eerie island just 15-minutes from the mainland and explore this relic of the past.Arriving at the island, you'll find yourself immersed in its history right away. Over the years, it's been a Venetian outpost, an Ottoman town and most notoriously, a leper colony which led to it being dubbed the ‘isle of tears'.A guided walk will show you around the Venetian fortress and the main street lined with the shops and houses where the lepers attempted to live ordinary lives. You'll get to look round the old hospital and graveyard, too. Later, you'll sail back to Plaka where you can swim in the sea, stretch out in the sunshine or watch the world go by at a waterside café. There's also free time to find lunch in a local taverna and a visit to the chic resort of Agios Nikolaos.
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Knossos, Heraklion & Museum Private Tour
The ancient Palace of Knossos is Crete's most popular attraction. And for good reason – it's absolutely fascinating. As your guide explains the myths surrounding the palace and its kings, you'll discover treasures like the throne room and the royal apartments. Head to Heraklion, and you'll see the Venetian lion fountain and the loggia on a guided walk around the city before free time to explore. Shop at the market, walk round the harbour walls or just kick back in a café – with our private tour, you've the freedom to choose.
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Knossos & Heraklion Tour with Natural History Museum
Steeped in ancient myths, Crete really is the stuff of legend. You'll be whisked back to the age of Minoan civilisation at the palace complex of Knossos, visit the Natural History Museum, and enjoy free time in Heraklion.Knossos was the hub of Crete's Minoan civilisation and where the fearsome Minotaur lurked in his labyrinth. Your guide will give you the lowdown on its myths and kings as you discover the throne room and more.You'll also get entry to the Natural History Museum. Learn about the types of dinosaurs that once roamed the island, dig for fossils like an archaeologist, and feel the power of an earthquake simulator. Afterwards, you'll have a couple of hours to wander around Heraklion, Crete's capital. See the Venetian lion fountain before some free time for shopping – the market is a must – or a harbour stroll.
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Tour of Arkadi, Eleftherna and Margarites
Join the tour and spend your morning deep into the archaeology and culture of the beautiful island of Crete.
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